Tiptoe through the tulips at U.S. botanical gardens steeped in Black horticulture.
Can you pull off flower prints and accents after 50? Of course! Here are style tips for us and a garden of glamorous options.
By
Alaya Linton
, April 24, 2025
6 Min Read
Free from outdated labels and age-based expectations, perennials don’t fade. We don’t wither. We flourish season after season
, April 24, 2025
4 Min Read
The over-40 crowd may not be digital natives, but these pro-aging content creators have mastered the language of online influencing.
, April 28, 2025
5 Min Read
This habit helps plant seeds of new romance, fertilize friendships, weed out those who deserve less of your space, and encourage a bond to rebloom.
, April 24, 2025
4 Min Read
Spotlight
These flavorful fungi are packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber.
May 16, 2025
Do You Have a REAL ID?
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New documents are required to fly within the US now. Are you prepared?
Motherhood Matters
These role models, writers, advocates, artists, healers and others are redefining parenting in the 21st century.
By
Ziba Kashef
April 29, 2022
7 Min Read
, April 29, 2022
Mother’s Day brunch has got to be fit for a queen. An award-winning chef shares scrumptious French toast ideas. Drinks and vegan options, too!
By
Imani Bashir
, June 16, 2023
My history with my mother is complex. Would Essence Fest put our bond to the test?
By
Ebony Walden
, May 2, 2024
What does a purposefully child-free life look like in a world that worships motherhood? Eunice—a feisty, free-spirited and fiercely loving family friend—has blessed me with the answer.
, October 29, 2021
As a teen, I lashed out because she’d left me. It took a milestone of adulthood to realize she loved me.
The World is Your Oyster
Four of those reasons have nothing to do with international travel.
, May 9, 2025
5 Min Read
These are among the top foreign cities where sister expats have found beautiful weather, belonging, and a better life.
, March 28, 2025
7 Min Read
Medical tourism — for weight loss, cosmetic, dental or fertility procedures — is an attractive option for many sisters. But what about those headlines?
, July 21, 2023
7 Min Read
A sister’s guide to using travel rewards programs. Plus: Miles, points and what to do if you only have a few.
, July 21, 2023
8 Min Read
Living Your Soft Life
If you’re over 40, check-in with your skin. Shifts in your skincare routine could yield beautiful results in tone, texture and firmness. A facialist can help.
, February 14, 2024
4 Min Read
There are benefits to catching those precious z’s. A top dermatologist tells how it pampers your cells. Plus: pro tips on how to get glowing.
, December 18, 2020
3 Min Read
Sometimes, the journey back to yourself means leaving others behind. Consider these destinations. Plus: events with Roxane Gay, Tressie McMillan Cottom and others
, April 29, 2022
3 Min Read
Oh yes, we’re more than ready to release some tension and get pampered. Plus: Cool cultural things to do while in the neighborhood.
, June 18, 2021
4 Min Read
Need delightful quality time with yourself? Sisters ages 40 through 60- plus share how they recharge during 24 guilt-free hours.
, July 22, 2022
4 Min Read
We’re discriminated against, disrespected and told we’re not enough. Learn a confidence secret shared by Issa Rae, Lizzo and Tabitha Brown. Be seen, queen!
By
Tonya Abari
, July 8, 2022
5 Min Read
