Discard! I am turning 50 beautiful years old in 3 weeks. 2. Gimme traveled round the world, raised a refugee child, given real time to a non-profit, helped a prostitute off the street into paid employment, housed the homeless, set up a Christmas shelter, picked up litter, taken risks and succeeded sometimes without fearing disapproval or needing reassurance, know what’s happening in other parts of thew world. LOL. Wonderful! Especially in my career. Just researched it and the site states it was, Annah Stretton. “Life began at 50!”. pretty close. I agree with your sentiments! At least one scar on your heart where HE hurt you. Happy holidays to all!! That is fantastic! . A dedicated workspace. Everything is great. 10) Some professional photos that make you look both lovely and, well, professional. I am slowly moving from mid-twenties to late twenties. Seems a little selfish and shallow in some ways. My niece sent it to me and I smiled, and almost cried, at many of them. 46. 8. But mostly, I have raised 2 boys to be grown men with a respect for women who are strong and capable. Yet we've never gone so far as to suggest what every woman 50 and older should own -- until now. Good for you!!! Please keep us updated. GLAMOUR Magazine As I look back on this last quarter century, I am reminded of all that I have accomplished. An outfit that feels like you are in a cocoon and safe from the world…its usually fleece or flannel, 24. 12) A nice set of luggage. (Image via Pinterest) But a real athletic shirt and bra will make you feel good about yourself -- and perhaps even more serious about your exercise routine. about embracing the second half of life. I’m missing a few, pray I can find the man that can curl my toes! 40. . It’s no wonder it has become such a viral phenomenon! A spirituality that feeds your spirit and nourishes your soul. *This was not written by Two Southern Sweeties. I AM !! (Your form won’t let me add it here.). A hobby that you can get lost in for hours. We are beautiful, never doubt it, age is nothing but a number! You, along with every other woman out there no matter age, is of value!!! A piece of jewelry that has sentimental meaning. An outfit so lovely that you’d unabashedly wear it in front of anyone, at any time. I love this. and now my moving forward is still moving forward in life, Congratulations Juanita!!! December 20, 2016 in Blog. The ability to say NO without having to add anything further. I can certainly relate to many entries! Wonderful but pretty intimidating if you aren’t even close to this…. Make it a great day! Top 20 Tips for Healthy Aging Make it a great day! If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. I was told this was written by Maya Angelou. Tracey. I celebrated my 55th last week by getting my first tattoo! 11) A pencil skirt. This is an absolutely wonderful piece…a Christmas gift of sorts for me. (Men too ) Dec 13, 2016 - 50 Things Every Woman Should Have By Age 50 While by no means complete, this is a very insightful list of possible goals for women. Bravo! … Love this! ... That will have a big impact on how you do things. A set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a pair of totally unpractical shoes. Fcking A! I hope my wife can read it and nod to most of the points. A lot of done and a lot more to do. Learn how your comment data is processed. I LOVE it!!! At least One friend who always makes you laugh and one who lets you cry. Unsubscribe at any time. Here we present the basic 50. 5) Something nice passed down by your grandmother or mother. 27. High heels may actually be the worst shoes ever, but they certainly do make most women feel more attractive. of December and the only thing on the list I’m missing is the drill and the journal. These are the 50 things every man should own. We would be happy to give credit to the original author if anyone knows who it is definitively, If you enjoyed 50 Things Every Woman Should Have By Age 50 you may also enjoy…. ©2020 Verizon Media. An email address, a voice mailbox, and a bank account — all of which nobody has access to but you. Quality denim. I have replaced garbage disposals and fixed toilets. 2. Thank you Debra! Go somewhere with no cell phone reception for at least a week. We've written about the eight sexy items every woman should own. At 50 I wish everyone to have the maturity and awareness to bring their gifts to change the lives of others less fortunate than those reading this. Fashion guru Tim Gunn said that leggings are great for those 50 or older, so long as you watch where they end. No doubt Spanx is a good idea for those who don't mind a discreet all-day embrace -- no matter how uncomfortable. A suit … that actually fits. Thank you Leigh. We are all a work in progress, have fun on the journey! I can honestly say, I have done or experienced . Still have a way to go at 69, but I was a late bloomer! The goal for the over-50 woman is to look classy, with a little touch of personality. An old boyfriend who makes you smile with melancholy when you remember him and an old boyfriend who makes you proud of how far you’ve come. Le sigh. Looking forward to the next 50 years. 5. This was one of the most amazing things I’ve read in a while. Thanks for posting this! This is a beautiful guide for anyone. This really touched me. Didn’t realize how many of these I had and how important they were as I close in on 50. This has recently become my go to mantra. A “boost” or “hand” is what it is all about! HA! My mom raised me and my 3 sisters to be independent women, Not an easy thing back in the late 1960’s and 70’s. 50 Things Every Woman Should Have By Age 50, { Our blog posts may contain affiliate links. 24 Reminders Every 24-Year-Old Needs To Hear Right Now By Heidi Priebe Updated September 14, 2019. It is frequently reprinted and forwarded. This makes me pretty proud of where I am compared to where I used to be! Eventually I got my head out of my ass and got my nursing degree and opened an adult foster care home. I can’t even imagine not having my Mom with me now let alone at such a young age. But, I know I am of value, and I intend to keep on keeping on! I adore this list and have accomplished much (but I have a few to catch up on) Have your own suggestions? 3. Thank your Two Southern Ladies, for putting things into perspective. Make it a great day! , 51. Rising up out of the ashes. Find yourself a gorgeous, rolling suitcase -- or two -- that you can use as a carry-on or a checked bag. It’s truly a Beautiful thing when Women boost each other. Of course she did! Me, too…at 65. Empowering. Here is a good article about it and also a mention of a book Glamour published in 2012 with the original list and several other personal anecdotes and essays from notable women like Kathy Griffin, Lisa Ling, Lauren Conrad, Taylor Swift, Katie Couric, and… Maya Angelou, among others. So very happy you enjoyed it. Tracey. These things are all very well and good – each one has their place in your life and makes you into the person you’re constantly becoming. 3. 62nd birthday i will take this list to heart and share it with my sisters and daughter, whatI was saying is that I have actually accomplished something that I put off for years, Where I used to be seen wearing ve gotten calmer and stronger over the years, here! 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