Sisters From AARP - Newsletter Celebrating Black Women

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Work & Money

Fun and Fabulous Freebies You Can Get Right Now!

Celebrate the fall season with these free goodies that include food and drink, health and beauty, and recreation and entertainment offerings.

By Alaya Linton

This Week

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We Time

Feel Like Your Partner Is Taking You for Granted?

By Tamekia Reece

, November 23, 2022

Appreciation in a relationship is like the sunshine, soil and oxygen that allows a plant to flourish. Follow this advice to encourage the attention you deserve.

3 Min Read

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Culture & Style

Beloved Sister Tina: Here’s Why You’re ‘Simply the Best’

By Anissa Gabbara

, November 23, 2022

Rock royalty for five decades, the soul survivor models resilience and reinvention. Learn what Turner told us about finding peace in the world, beginning from within.

4 Min Read

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Style

5 Reasons to Consider Adding Olive Oil to Your Beauty Routine

By Princess Gabbara

, November 23, 2022

This superb natural ingredient has performed for generations and deserves a spot on your vanity.

2 Min Read

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Culture

6 Novels by New and Best-Selling Authors Explore What It Means to Be Seen

By Jina DuVernay

, November 23, 2022

In these page-turners, compelling characters grapple with personal truths as they drift toward and away from fateful connections.

4 Min Read

Spotlight

Health

Superfoods With Soul

Hungry for some collards or sweet potatoes? Many of the soul food staples we grew up eating are packed with phytonutrients. Here’s our pick of the nutrition crop.

1 Min Read

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We Time

How to Uncover Black History At Home

By Janelle Harris

, February 1, 2019

Take the lead as your family’s historian in celebration of Black History Month.

4 Min Read

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Work & Money

Shocking Truths About Problem Gambling That Black Women Need to Know

By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

, July 15, 2022

From corner-store scratch tickets to casino bus charters, from team raffles to mobile apps, temptation is everywhere. The deck is stacked against us. Here’s what we can do about it.

5 Min Read

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Style

Bare Essentials for Brown-Skinned Beauties

By Maya K. Francis

, October 26, 2018

From lipsticks to lingerie to shoes, these style picks are my go-to nudes.

2 Min Read

Real Talk From a Real Sister

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Style

Frugal Fashion Secrets of Stylish Women

These wardrobe hacks used by stylists and celebs will have you looking like a million bucks.

By Sierra Allia and Claire McIntosh

What to Read Now

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Me Time

The Life-Changing Magic of Taking Mental Health Days

By Rebekah Sager

, July 22, 2022

Need delightful quality time with yourself? Sisters ages 40 through 60- plus share how they recharge during 24 guilt-free hours.

4 Min Read

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Health

These New Rules of the Road Could Save Your Life — and Real Money on Car Insurance

By Rebekah Sager

, January 7, 2022

I was approved for an 8 percent discount on my auto policy after spending just a few hours taking the AARP Smart Driver™ Course online.

3 Min Read

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Health

11 Ways to Cheer Up When They’re Working Your Nerves

By the Sisters team

, January 10, 2020

We’ve researched simple ways to help boost your mood right now.

3 Min Read

Culture & Style

Learn What’s Inside the Luxe & Luminous Collection Fall 2022 Box

By Sisters From AARP

, November 4, 2022

Subscribers delighted in the items we handpicked or created to fit the season’s ‘Gathering With Grace’ theme. Plus, they had a good time connecting in our L&L Facebook group.

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Self-care is key

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What is your self-care practice during these stressful times?

23%

Limiting news consumption

12%

Reading inspirational books

48%

Prayer or another spiritual practice

17%

Talking to a loved one or counselor

Real Talk for Real Sisters

Play the new Cultural Clues Word Search by Sisters From AARP.

Editor's Picks

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Me Time

Single And Loving It

By Apryl Motley

, November 15, 2019

Beyond the 'man shortage' statistics, many Black women are living solo by choice and having zero regrets.

4 Min Read

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Health

Heart-Centered Acts Keep Us Healthy and Happy

By Lawana Porter

, May 26, 2022

‘Give back’ or ‘pay it forward.’ Kindness helps limit a hormone linked to chronic illnesses. Plus: Meet a Gullah Geechee grandma whose giving — and good fortune — will inspire you.

5 Min Read

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Style

8 Quick and Mighty Beauty Fixes

By Princess Gabbara

, August 5, 2022

Oh, those little style speed bumps that can put the brakes on our grooming routines when we need to be prompt and polished. These tips will have you out the door in no time.

2 Min Read