Even though there are plenty of fun things to achieve after 60, we all have goals or desires that we want to make sure to check off our bucket list while we know that we still can.

To keep the memories that are made safe we’ve created a journal which is perfect to hold the card and any photos, tickets or receipts to be looked back over or shared with others. Adopting an older pet means taking on a huge responsibility, but older pets and retirees can be the best companions. Some really hit the nail on the head, recounting what seemed to better express my personal epiphanies of reaching this 30-yard line. Gransnetter leyla says: “I plan to have lots of low key celebrations with friends over the next few months but we are in the process of booking a lovely trip with some special friends in the spring. Despite the fact that compiling and editing 50 essays for Fifty Things had added ten years to our lives, we picked ourselves up off the floor and went back to work on the sequel.This trip is for you and it may be especially rewarding to go with the flow and see where it takes you. Drinking too much, smoking and eating a lot of junk food are going to wreak havoc on your body in the later years. You can also celebrate future years by enjoying your hobbies and interests, traveling to new places and spending time with your family and friends. Envelope colours are chosen at random, so each box is unique, and also includes a leaflet explaining how to use the box.

Feed your spiritual side, and do something for others while expressing your thanks to all the people who made your life easier with their presence. By choosing a staycation, you can explore the wonders of the UK - just make sure you pack a trusty raincoat for good measure. If you’re looking for ideas for a 60th birthday party for males who love working with their hands, woodworking classes are the way to go.

Although you are the queen of this party, sharing the limelight with your friends will only make all of you feel better about growing older together. If you can look into the mirror every day and love what you see, I guess this is so much more valuable than any other thing you checked off your bucket list. We’ll get your party planning off to the best start - and, if you're looking for something more, ahem, low-key, we’ve got you covered too. Benor -- "It's not too late to be what you might have been" / Alison Tiel -- Question everything / Leo Sewell -- Go directly to jail / Kathy J.

As I’m now 59 and fast approaching my 60th birthday (at the end of this year), I am keen to tick off a few things from my list.Planning for the future should start early and these are some essential things that you will want to knock off your list. Before you take the plunge, make sure you’re clued up on the legal implications of getting spliced, as Gransnetters discuss in this thread. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places. Amidst the chaos of life and hectic schedules, when was the last time you prioritized your dreams over your duties without worrying about the consequences it brings?

I mean an unhealthy habit, like smoking or overserving yourself at Happy Hour every Friday (it happens to the best of us). Of course you can do it alone (I may do that), but there is something about friends getting pampered together that make the whole experience seem even more special. After a health scare two years ago I decided to set myself the challenge of creating a wish list of 60 things to do before I am 60. Guided by expert artists, pottery classes in Houston will teach you the techniques to throw clay on the wheel and glaze your creations. No sooner had we begun to mail out the review copies of Fifty Things when we began to receive queries asking when we intended to follow up with Sixty Things.Watching the shenanigans of two older friends who have bee around the block and then some, can be relatable, and painfully funny.