Melissa is so pretty and down to earth and relatable! I really appreciate her advice. The women in my family would never share their beauty secrets or sit down and talk plainly to advise each other. It's so sad how some women want to hold others down. But Melissa builds them up and her kindness radiates and makes her even more beautiful! God bless!
Melissa You are so beautiful and genuine. I think your positive attitude keeps you beautiful as well. I love watching you because I always have a big smile on my face when your video ends. You make people happy. And it is so appreciated that you answer comments. Love, Pam🌹
I sure do appreciate that, Pam. aw, you make me happy! I am so grateful. I just wouldn't feel right if I didn't answer comments. If people are nice enough to comment, I want them to know how grateful I am. I appreciate it, Melissa
Thank you so much, Regina!!! You know, you said something important that I hadn't realized. When we do smile, it sort of elevates our moods somewhat. Thank you for reminding me! Much love, Melissa
I just love you and your attitude, Melissa! We are all so blessed to have you to look up to. Thanks for sharing your confidence and sass with us! Hugs!
aw, thank you so much, Angela!!! I do think it can be sort of freeing to get older. It really helps to have the women on here to talk to. It's very encouraging. Thank you so much love, Melissa
You are sassy allright and so beautiful, if you give up being sassy you give up being YOU. Thank you for the shout out, you are right about getting used to strapless bras and that wonderbra is just so different so it can feel strange at first. I love that you found the Patty Boutik for us. Love ya lots xoxoNisha
aw, thanks so much, Nisha! You know, the more I wear those bras, the more I like them. They really look nice under the more form fitting shirts, too - a really smooth line. I am so very grateful that you did that video because it really helped me so much! Love you!!!!! Melissa
I have probably said this before but you could sit there and read the phone book and I'd sit here totally entranced! You inspired me quite a while back to make my own face cloths...mine are Tunisian crochet as I don't knit worth a darn...but I do use the same white cotton yarn from Walmart. They do make great face cloths. I've given them away to half my neighbors, lol! I hope you have a beautiful week! Love you so much! LR
You are so sweet, Leslie!!! Believe me, you would not be entranced! lol. I can talk a lot and I can just see the point where Doug's eyes glaze over and he's sort of looking through me. lol. Oh I love that you have made your own cloths! They are wonderful for dishes, too. I make them for my daughter, and daughter in law, too. I hope this weekend and upcoming week is really good for you. Take care and thank you, Melissa
Loved this Melissa, thank you for sharing a little about yourself. You always look gorgeous and very sassy in your off the shoulder tops. I reckon you started the fashion trend. After seeing it on you I swear suddenly everyone else was wearing them too lol!! I agree with you, I think we should wear what makes us feel vibrant and fabulous about ourselves. You always look so beautiful, your clothes, your hair & makeup. I love that you inspire the rest of us women to not give up because we are of an older age!! It's not easy getting older. Sometimes I look at myself in the mirror and think where has that young women gone, the years just flew by so quickly. But I am encouraged by women like yourself to keep going and stay positive and do the best with who I am now. Even though we may not be young anymore, that does not mean we cannot still be beautiful (inside and out). Thank you so much for being such a wonderful inspiration and a wonderful person. Oh and Sundays with your family are such treasured times. (Sorry for writing such a lengthy comment. I'm just hopeless at keeping them short when I'm talking to you lol!). Have a great week. Lots of love & hugs to you xx
You are such a kind person, Tee! You will never know how much I cherish you and your friendship. It especially made me feel good because I really do feel like such a boring person and wonder why in the heck I am making videos. I mean truly if you knew how unexciting my life was, you might change your feelings. But I have learned so much from everyone here and I feel it's made me a better person getting to know everyone here. It really does make growing older a better experience. So thank you for that and thank you for always just being a wonderful woman. Love you! Melissa
You are not boring dear Melissa. You are a true pleasure to watch. Your subscribers are testimony to that. We love you and are so glad you make videos so we can come and hang out with you from different parts of the world. Yes we all learn from each other. There are some wonderful women here who uplift and help one another and it's truly wonderful. I am so grateful for it and so grateful for you. Thank you so much. Love you heaps xx
You are so down to earth Melissa! Loved hearing the questions people asked and your answers. I agree with never giving up! I wish I could use all that Obagi stuff. It was terrible for me several years back. LOVE the cloth you made! My mom taught me how to knit but I've only made one scarf in my whole life. I could never do the pearl part well, so this could be a project for me. LOL!! Love you! Stacie xo
Oh Stacie, what a gorgeous picture of you in your avatar. You are beautiful. The Obagi is really strong so for sure not for all skin. The cloths really make good dish cloths. They clean so well. Thank you and lots of love, Melissa
You just keep on being SASSY GIRL. Those are wonderful memories you are creating for your children and grandchildren. That is great the relationship you all with your children's father. Thanks for sharing with us today. Blessings to you from Texas.
aw, thanks so much!!! I hope none of us ever stop being sassy! I really hope my grandchildren look back and remember these times fondly. Thank you so much and I appreciate you! Love, Melissa
Your children and grandchildren will always remember going to your house for Sunday dinner. You are making wonderful memories for them!! I told Susan(Little Poet) about my difficult week that I had last week. My little dog was accidentally killed. She only weighed four pounds and was such a sweetheart. Life can be challenging at times. You look beautiful as always and when I grow-up, I want to be like you!!!! You are an amazing woman!!! Hugs.
Hi Linda, I am so sorry about your little baby dog. I have a 8lb shih zu 11/2 yrs. now and she is such a joy in our lives. My husband, son and I have been through a lot, but my pretty little baby girl is such a sweetheart. I had lost my little chi 3 months before I was surprised by this little bundle of joy. It takes time you never forget them. I really understand take care.
I just wanted to say that you are so beautiful and I love your videos. I'm 45 and have been kind of bummed about getting older, but you are living proof that you can still look great after 40!!
Today while washing dishes, it dawned on me that you would upload today! Ha, I smiled and thought, oh good something to look forward too. Xo. Thank you for sharing, I was telling my daughter Andrea, who lives in western TN, with her family, how I discovered you and how much "happy" you bring! Carry on Melissa...sending love from chilly MI! Xoxo
OK, you have officially touched my heart, Cindy. Thank you so much for saying that. Oh your daughter is a Tennesseean, too! We are in the Eastern part, but my daughter went to college in Memphis, so we were over that way a lot. Thank you more than I can say. You sure do make me happy! Love, Melissa
Hi Melissa, You always make me smile when you mention cooking Sunday dinner for your family. At 53 it reminds me of the 60'-70's when my Austrian grandmother did the same and sent us home with the leftovers.
You are such an amazing person! You take the time to reply to your subscribers and seem so genuine. Thanks for sharing all of your tips and opening up to us personally.
Oh thank you so much! I am just so grateful that anyone would leave a comment to me, that I love replying to everyone! Have a wonderful weekend. Love, Melissa
aw, thank you so much, Janice. Like all grandmothers, I, of course, think my grandchildren hung the moon! lol. Thank you and have a good weekend. Love, Melissa
Melissa I have been crazy busy with medical issues and I thought who do I admire who went through and goes through medical adversity with grace and can inspire me and it's you I just get filled with joy when I view your videos. Thank you much for all the joy you bring to us🌹
Oh Roxanne, I am so very, very sorry to hear you are going through so much. Please know I am thinking of you and wishing just the best health you can possibly have. Thank you for all your kindness and wonderful comment. Love, Melissa
Thank you so much for your openness and willingness to share... Always an inspiration, you are! Listening to you Inspires me to enjoy my family more with shared mealtimes (I have a 41 year old daughter now living in France and a 37 year old daughter with her family living in Phoenix) so only one son here in Minnesota with wife and almost 2 grandsons. We now do Sunday dinner, and I think of you each week that we do it. I too LOVED dancing and wanted to be a Rockette, but at 5'6 learned that wasn't going to be possible, so then I wanted to be a go go dancer like Goldie Hawn! Haha.. Next best thing was when my son played in a rock band for 10 years, LOTS of dancing queen moments for me! You are a true joy to watch, in good times and bad. Because when the "bad" happens, you often find the humor or share such loving compassion! Love and adore you, truly!
Oh Debb, thank you so much!!! I know you miss your daughter and I know you love those grand babies to death! aw, I will think of you each Sunday, now, too! I remember wanting to be a go go dancer, too!!! lol. I would practice my kicks all the time. Oh thank you for your kindness - it truly means the world to me. Much love, Melissa
My husband and I have been gluten free and sugar free for years, and like you guys, we don't miss it at all. I am gluten sensitive, but my husband eats like I do to make it easier for me. We are both much healthier for it. Love your videos!
Thank you so much, Anne! I don't have much sugar either. I will make a gluten free cake or pie for a birthday, but Doug and I were eating ice cream at night about once a week and we had to stop. And I don't miss it at all. I really admire what you have done for your health! Thank you so much. Love, Melissa
Melissa I think you will always be someone people want to be around. You have a magnetic personality and really make me wish I lived close to TN because you and I would definitely be best friends! So glad to hear you & your family get along with your ex - that is so wonderful and everyone benefits from the harmony. This was a great video... I enjoyed learning more about you. Have a great week!
What a very kind thing to say, Mel. Gosh I appreciate that more than you know. It really is important to me that we all got along over the years. It made things more secure for the kids I think. Thank you so very much. Love, Melissa
Melissa Thank you for your videos due to health issues I cannot get out much only on good days but you help get me up and looking good when I do go out . I tell everyone about you .You are so positive, refreshing and beautiful inside and out . Thank you
Oh Sandra I am so very sorry that you are ill. I really hate that for you. And thank you for your kindness so very much. You have touched my heart. Love and I send you many healing thoughts. Love, Melissa
hey Melissa! We have so much in common! I've been gluten free for almost 4 yrs now! It has made a world of difference for me too! I love the way you think! You wanna be a sassy women and hold on to what you have! I so agree with you! We only go around once and should be as fabulous as we can! I have 2 granddaughters....they are everything! We just spent the whole day together Sat. and my older one said......Nana.....you are the coolest grandma! We did nails and I gave them some jewelry and we just hung out and listened to music. My older one is 11 and my babygirl is 6. I have 1 son the same age as your daughter. Wish I could've had more! Anyway....loved this video and it made me know you even better! You still look so much like Christie Brinkley to me! You are stunning inside and out! XO
Oh Sue, I'm so glad that going gluten free has helped you. It truly gave me back my life. Yes, that really is important. Be as fabulous as we can no matter our age. Oh I love it that you are a cool grandma!!! Your girls are so blessed to have you. Thank you for sharing this. I really appreciate it. Love, Melissa
That is so sweet, Deb. I am blessed and I remember it every day. I appreciate you. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and thank you so much. Love, Melissa
Hey Nancy, I think it's elegant, too. Back in the olden days they wore those big gowns with everything covered except for the shoulders and chest so they must have thought so too. Thanks! Melissa
I get it with off the shoulder tops, thanks for the bra info I kept wondering, "how does she do that'' now I know. I appreciate your honesty, courage and time you share with us.
You are so beautiful Melissa. Your story inspires me. I went through a terrible breakup. No kids, no husband. I am 34 and really worried about my future. Seeing you gives me hope
Hi Melissa, Only thing I missed you talking about was Oliver! He's a little cutie. So glad you talked about your wash cloths. I got the cotton yarn and will start knitting...you inspired me!
Holy cow, Karen, you look gorgeous! I mean really beautiful. aw, than you so much for thinking of Oliver. I really am grateful. Let me know how the cloths turn out! Love, Melissa
Good morning, my gorgeous friend. Always a pleasure to sip on my coffee, and watch one of your videos. I definitely understand the "sassy," in our 60's. Every Sunday, I think of you in the kitchen preparing your family dinner. This is something your grandchildren will always remember. Love you, Missy. Many blessings, prayers, and much sassiness....ME
aw, I'm sipping my coffee with you right now, ME. What in the world would I do without you? I think you are one sassy sexy lady and I love that so much about you! I hope they will have good memories of it. Lots of love and talk soon, Missy.
I am surprised that your hairdresser uses levels 7 and 8...seems so much lighter than that! I have the same color and cut. My daughter was diagnosed with a serious autoimmune disease in 1999 and we have had to be gluten free as well. It was difficult back then! Even now, they sneak in that modified food starch and vinegar...ugh!
All of the hair formulas are all just like a foreign language to me. lol. I am so very sorry to hear about your daughter. It's so hard to see our children suffer. My best to her. Love, Melissa
You radiate love in all of your videos. Thank you immensely for sharing. . I'm nearly 56 & doing my best to enjoy every minute of this precious life. X
Girl! You look fabulous! I love the off the shoulder tops. The right ones are so very flattering. Southern and Sassy, that's me too! We don't have to look old and frumpy!
Great video Melissa! Nice to hear about yourself and family. I agree too about the sassiness, just because we get over 60yrs of age does not mean we have to wear "old lady clothes" I love wearing my sexy tops and cute skirts. I like to feel always feel pretty and very much a lady. Have a blessed week.
Thank you so very much, Claire! Yes, you are exactly right. I do think it's important that we feel vital and pretty especially as we age. It gives us courage and hope, I think. Thank you so very much. Love, Melissa
Melissa, thank you for mentioning the Nioxin routine... and I really appreciate you answering my question not that last week... but I had wondered if it was something you only had to use once, or if you still used it from time to time. This vid really answered everything for me! You're so sweet in making sure all our questions are answered. Thank you! - Shell xo
aw, thanks, Shell. I did want to make sure I talked about the Nioxin since I had mentioned it before - sort of a follow up. You are so kind! thank you so much. Many thanks, Melissa
Wonderful to see you, Melissa! I do remember your SIL & still laugh when I leaf through his book. A great sense of humor is always a blessing! Since I've been with you from the very start, I knew many of these answers but appreciated the refresher. One thing I know you're a stickler on is the ingredient deck in products you use on your skin - I'm speaking of the gluten connection. Maybe that would be a good topic in the future. Waving hello to Doug & Oliver & the kitty. Blessings! Jackie in NY state
aw, thank you so much, Jackie! He did very well with that book. He always cracks me up. Both he and my son keep me in stitches! Oh Jackie, I can't thank you enough for watching me so long. That really touches my heart. Truly. I really wonder lots of times what I think I'm doing putting videos on TH-cam. When I think about it it always seems so odd to me. Not many people I know realize I do and if they find out, they just look at me and go "really", like I'm an alien or something. So the fact that you have been such a good friend, well, it really means a lot to me. Thank you so much. Love you, Melissa
Oh my gosh! I live in Georgia, I'll be right up! :-P I've always said that my favorite meal growing up was fried chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans. (I think everything goes better with mashed potatoes and green beans.) My mother would drop spoonfuls of the leftover egg, milk, and flour mixture in the pan and it was all so good!
Oh we are neighbors, Marilyn! My kids and grandkids really like this meal a lot. Oh yes, mashed potatoes especially make everything better! Oh my goodness, that sounds wonderful frying up the leftover mixture. Thanks so much. Love, Melissa
Hi Melissa, You look fabulous in the off the shoulder tops. Please keep wearing them because when its right, its right!! You are very blessed to have your children and be a close family. They are very blessed to have such a warm and loving mother. Hugs
Thank you so much, Cindy. I have to tell you, you really do inspire me so much. You are so gorgeous and I learn so much when I watch your videos. Thank you so much for being my friend. Love, Melissa
Loved this Q & A Melissa. So much great information. The Tom Ford lipstick is absolutely beautiful...both shades are perfect for you. I love that you want to stay sassy...I feel the same way. My students think I am sassy and they like me that way. Lol I love that you cook for your family every Sunday. Now that my daughter is married I want to do the same thing. A lady from our church did that her entire life until she was in her 90's. I always admired that about her. The Rockettes are awesome. We went to see them in New York and did the backstage tour. You would have been an awesome Rockette Melissa! Love you...Laura
Thanks so much, Laura. I love that you are a teacher. When I found that out, it just kind of melted my heart. As if I could love you more!!! And what a blessing for your students to have a sassy teacher! I love it! Oh you got to see the Rockettes! I used to stand in my backyard and practice all the time. I really thought I would do it. Life sure is funny sometimes! Love you lots and thanks, Melissa
You're so sweet to share these things with us! I think it's so special that you make dinner for your family every Sunday.. My daughters both have husbands with large families which is wonderful but does make it impossible to do this.. I do love it when we can all get together though!! I did get the lipstick and liner and really enjoy it.. I hope you have a great week!! Hugs and love sweet lady.. Sue
Thank you so much, Sue!!! Oh yes, such large families would make it so hard. And when you do get together, it's very special for you. All the love and the laughter - it's what makes it all a home. Oh I'm so glad you like the lipstick! Thank you and much love, Melissa
aw thank you so much, Carrie. The divorce was hard enough on my children, so there was no way I wasn't going to get along with their father. I appreciate you saying that. Love Melissa
Thank you for sharing, Melissa. You are so sweet and lovely. I have been watching your channel for about a year and you always add a little brightness to my day. I just wanted to express my appreciation.
Oh Cheryl what a nice comment. and thank you for watching my videos. I do wonder what in the heck I'm doing, so for someone to watch for so long makes me feel wonderful. Thank you for making my day! Love, Melissa
Thank you for sharing your life with us. Like you, I think the off the shoulder tops are very flattering for any age woman. The falling bra strap bugs me so much though! I wish I could get used to it. I think my daughter would be mortified if I had a TH-cam channel and talked about her too. Blessings for a wonderful week Melissa!
Thank you so much, beautiful lady!!! I'm experimenting with strapless bras. So far the best is the Wonderbra. But someone mentioned using a bathing suit strapless bikini top and I'm going to try that next. I think that is a good idea. Yes, my daughter and son aren't exactly thrilled with me having a channel. I think they just try to pretend it isn't there. lol. Many thanks, Melissa
Love LOVE your vibe! Just subscribed :-) Also really appreciated your comments after the London terrorist attack. My prayers are with the people of England as well. God Bless you.
You are sassy and joyful! I'm going to get some of your Tom Ford lipstick color tomorrow, I love the packaging and it's so worth the cost. We 60+ gals have to stick together and share ideas. I'm going to be 64 on 3/21...
aw, thank you so much, Karin!!! I really like the lipstick even though I feel incredible guilty!! Oh my goodness, Kristinn 321 has her birthday on 3/21, too!!!!! Happy early Birthday! Love and thanks, Melissa
I follow you on FB and IG. I am about ten years younger than you are. I'm writing because I watched a few of your videos tonight on YT. I like how you embrace your age and support other women through the aging process. It's very needed in this day and age. I'm also happy to see you still have long hair. So many people believe that once you turn 50-60 you should cut your hair and look like a little old lady. (I refuse!). I enjoy the fact also that you buy AFFORDABLE clothing, and don't overdo it I absolutely love LisaLisaD but her clothing isn't affordable for a lot of us. (Shoes and purses especially). You seem very authentic. Kudos to you Hun. Thanks for keeping it real! 😎
Oh thank you so much, Nikki. It was all just so foreign to me. It really sounds hard and I am in awe of people that can put it all together! Thank you so much. Love, Mellissa
So nice to see your video. I hadn't seen one in a while & realized I'm not subscribed! I lived in the Whitwell/Dunlap area about 30 years ago. Makes sense why you're such a beautiful soul.
Oh thank you so much!!! It's such a small world! So you know exactly where Jasper is! I like to go over to Whitwell school to see the Paperclips display. It's so moving to me. aw, thank you and lots of love, Melissa
Wonderful & inspiring video, As always! I am a fan of wearing graphic tees - one of my favorite ones says STAY SASSY on it! From now on every time I wear that tee I will think of you!! I have an off shoulder top but I don't wear it too often.. I'm going to make a point to wear it & be sassy like my friend Melissa!!💖. Love from Florida .. Xoxo
Oh thank you so much, Linda!!! I absolutely love it that you have this tee! Love it. I love the thought of us being sassy together. It really gives me a thrill. Love and thanks, Melissa
I totally agree about the off the shoulder tops. I love them and have so many. You look gorgeous in them. Gluten free is so much easier to find now and so many restaurants have GF options. Hugs, Chrissy
I love your style, Chrissy. You always put things together so beautifully and well, you are just a sassy lady! lol. It is easier to be gluten free thank goodness. Thanks again. Much love, Melissa
This was a great video! We've gotten to know you even more!! Like you I'm also blessed to have my 3 children near me too along with 4 grandchildren. Have a great week!!!
Oh thank you so much, Melissa. We really are blessed to have them close. I truly am grateful for that every day. Thank you and Happy Weekend! Love, Melissa
Hey ladybug, I do like the lipstick, so natural. That is so cute that you knit your washcloths 🤗. Where is that cute Oliver, miss him. Have a great week.
aw, thank you!!!! I keep forgetting to bring Oliver upstairs when I film. He usually sits on the couch in the back room watching the door waiting for Doug to get home. lol. Love and thanks, Melissa
Thank you for sharing Melissa, I totally agree with you, just because we are older doesn't mean we can't feel and look good in what we wear. Hope you Enjoy your week 💕😊
thanks so very much, Eve. It really is important to me that I don't give up everything as I get older. I love it that so many other women feel the same way. Lots of love! melissa
aw, how sweet of you to say that! I think it's sort of an aging woman's last little sexy and sassy look she can have, if that makes sense. Many thanks, Melissa
aw, thanks, Suzanne. You know what's going to happen is they will be out of style by this time next year and I will be the old lady that still wears the out of style off the shoulder tops. lol. Love ya, Melissa
Hi Melissa! I am 59 and I dress classy/sassy. I don't want to dress like a 25 year old. We mature gals have life experience and it's all attitude. I'm positive and upbeat and I feel that de-ages me. Hello from Canada!
You are so right, Wendy. I have no urge to dress like I did when I was young either. These legs aren't ever seeing cutoffs again! lol. I really like your attitude. It's so inspiring. Many thanks, Melissa
I also get along with my ex and his wife and it makes the holidays much more wonderful for my kids and grandkids that we along and can be together in harmony. I think it's important for the children.
I couldn't agree more, Toby and I want to congratulate you on doing that. It can be hard enough on the children when the parents divorce, but to add bad feelings just makes it worse. Lots of love, Melissa
I always look forward to your videos Melissa... You are so motivational and inspiring. Thanks so much for making videos for us all to enjoy.... Blessings....
I love your channel! Heck if my mom had a TH-cam channel I would be all over it and would want to be part of it! Super proud! Keep at it! You're great!
lol, aw, thank you so much! I think they are both just private and don't want their children especially to be exposed. I hope you are well and I appreciate it so much. Love, Melissa
Beautiful Melissa, you might consider taking food grade diatomaceous earth, it's great for strong hair and nails plus many other health and anti aging benefits.
Hey Melissa! So nice to see you again, girl you are NOT old! I think that you are beautiful inside and out, you can rock any outfit! You are in better shape than a lot of people younger than you. I just love you, you are always so kind and pleasant, it is a joy to watch your videos! xo ~ Catharine
hahahahah the funny thing is thought, I think I thought you could smell it when I held it up!!! We would be a Lucy and Ethel together wouldn't we? lol Love, Melissa
I adore you. You're the type of person that's so beautiful on the inside that the beauty radiates on the outside as well. I would've literally guessed that you were 40! I hope that when I'm older I look as young and vibrant as you 🙃
You are truly beautiful Melissa! I love your style as well...I have similar taste, off the shoulder and bohemian/gypsy...Keep doing your thing, you certainly do it well!
Loved this and your hair made complete sense. I need to knit dishrags again as I used to do that and enjoyed doing all different patterns - checkerboard etc. I love that you respect your children's request for privacy. I would love to hear what things have gluten in it (I know, that is probably a silly question but I don't know what to watch for) and get better educated about it. My guess is I probably avoid a lot of gluten but would love to know more. I hope you enjoy your Sunday dinner. Love you my friend. ♥ Elle
Oh thank you so much Elle. I really like the dishtowels for dishes, too. And when I've given them as gifts people really seem to appreciate them. I really think I am going to do a gluten video, and also gluten in cosmetics. Thank you and tell Mark I said, "HI"! Love you, Melissa
Aww thanks for such a chatty video Melissa, it's nice to get some background on our youtubers - just like you would with a face to face friendship. It's lovely that u and Doug have been married so long, a match made in heaven as u both seem very well suited. Have a great week xx
aww, thanks so much, Eleanor. I do feel very blessed to have Doug. I really hope he feels the same way. I hope this week will be full of many blessings. Love, Melissa
Hi Melissa! I really enjoyed this. I love listening to you. I think those off the shoulder tops are beautiful on you and I agree with you about that part of a woman's body being very pretty. I remembered that you had said before that you had wanted to be a Rockette. My daughter went to see them in NY before Christmas and she was thrilled by their energy and agility. I thought of you Melissa. When she came home for the holidays, she brought a Rockette decoration for the tree. Before she flew back to NY, she left instructions for me to pack it away very carefully after Christmas! I will always think of you when I put it on the tree. Thank you for sharing so much with us. Much love, xoxo Daphne.💖💖
aw you are just so sweet, Daphne. I can't thank you enough. Oh did your daughter enjoy seeing them? Were they wonderful? That is adorable that she got you a Rockette decoration. awwwwwww, I just love you! Many thanks, Melissa
I just discovered your channel and I just want to say how much I already adore it and your videos, you seem like such a lovely person- definitely subscribed! xox
Thanks for posting this video... I have long hair at 50, and I really have noticed as of late that I need some softness around my face like you have, so I'm going to show this to my hairdresser. 😉 I'm Gluten and dairy free for over 10 years, now. Ive also given up soft drinks and artificial sweeteners. I don't miss many of the foods I've had to give up, either.... and to be honest, I really don't eat many of the gluten free substitutes very often, but every so now and then, I REALLY appreciate restaurants that serve gluten free hamburgers and fries. 😊
It's always so good to see you, Ms. Melissa. You're gorgeous, both inside and out. Thanks for always being you and true to yourself.
Oh Mary, I can't thank you enough for this. I really really appreciate it. Love, Melissa
Melissa off the shoulder is your personal style,you embrace it...sassy ☓
You're so sweet. Your children are very lucky to have YOU in their lives xo
You are so absolutely real, Melissa. You go, girl!! :)
Oh thank you so much April!!! That just really makes me so happy. I appreciate it. Love, Melissa
Melissa is so pretty and down to earth and relatable! I really appreciate her advice. The women in my family would never share their beauty secrets or sit down and talk plainly to advise each other. It's so sad how some women want to hold others down. But Melissa builds them up and her kindness radiates and makes her even more beautiful! God bless!
You are sassy and you look great and decades younger. I'm 31 and I find you inspirational. :)
Jazmin, what a truly kind thing for your to say! Thank you so very much. Love, Melissa
Melissa
You are so beautiful and genuine.
I think your positive attitude keeps you beautiful as well. I love watching you because I always have a big smile on my face when your video ends. You make people happy. And it is so appreciated that you answer comments. Love, Pam🌹
I sure do appreciate that, Pam. aw, you make me happy! I am so grateful. I just wouldn't feel right if I didn't answer comments. If people are nice enough to comment, I want them to know how grateful I am. I appreciate it, Melissa
Melissa you're a ray of sunshine☀️ and always make me smile😊! Aloha Robin🌺🌺🌺
aw, thank you so much my beautiful Hawaiian friend! Lots of love, Melissa
Seeing you makes me smile! I realize that I do not smile very often lately. I love the way it looks and I want to be more positive. You inspire me!
Thank you so much, Regina!!! You know, you said something important that I hadn't realized. When we do smile, it sort of elevates our moods somewhat. Thank you for reminding me! Much love, Melissa
I just love you and your attitude, Melissa! We are all so blessed to have you to look up to. Thanks for sharing your confidence and sass with us! Hugs!
What a sweet comment, Korrie. I can't thank you enough. Much love and many thanks, Melissa
You are awesome and give me some hope at 47. Getting older is hard and you have to psychology psych your self out and keep going. You look great.
aw, thank you so much, Angela!!! I do think it can be sort of freeing to get older. It really helps to have the women on here to talk to. It's very encouraging. Thank you so much love, Melissa
You look stunning in those off the shoulder tops. They're your trademark!
Oh thank you so much! Gosh you are beautiful! Lots of love, Melissa
You are sassy allright and so beautiful, if you give up being sassy you give up being YOU. Thank you for the shout out, you are right about getting used to strapless bras and that wonderbra is just so different so it can feel strange at first. I love that you found the Patty Boutik for us. Love ya lots xoxoNisha
aw, thanks so much, Nisha! You know, the more I wear those bras, the more I like them. They really look nice under the more form fitting shirts, too - a really smooth line. I am so very grateful that you did that video because it really helped me so much! Love you!!!!! Melissa
I have probably said this before but you could sit there and read the phone book and I'd sit here totally entranced!
You inspired me quite a while back to make my own face cloths...mine are Tunisian crochet as I don't knit worth a darn...but I do use the same white cotton yarn from Walmart. They do make great face cloths. I've given them away to half my neighbors, lol!
I hope you have a beautiful week! Love you so much! LR
You are so sweet, Leslie!!! Believe me, you would not be entranced! lol. I can talk a lot and I can just see the point where Doug's eyes glaze over and he's sort of looking through me. lol. Oh I love that you have made your own cloths! They are wonderful for dishes, too. I make them for my daughter, and daughter in law, too. I hope this weekend and upcoming week is really good for you. Take care and thank you, Melissa
Loved this Melissa, thank you for sharing a little about yourself. You always look gorgeous and very sassy in your off the shoulder tops. I reckon you started the fashion trend. After seeing it on you I swear suddenly everyone else was wearing them too lol!! I agree with you, I think we should wear what makes us feel vibrant and fabulous about ourselves. You always look so beautiful, your clothes, your hair & makeup. I love that you inspire the rest of us women to not give up because we are of an older age!! It's not easy getting older. Sometimes I look at myself in the mirror and think where has that young women gone, the years just flew by so quickly. But I am encouraged by women like yourself to keep going and stay positive and do the best with who I am now. Even though we may not be young anymore, that does not mean we cannot still be beautiful (inside and out). Thank you so much for being such a wonderful inspiration and a wonderful person. Oh and Sundays with your family are such treasured times. (Sorry for writing such a lengthy comment. I'm just hopeless at keeping them short when I'm talking to you lol!). Have a great week. Lots of love & hugs to you xx
You are such a kind person, Tee! You will never know how much I cherish you and your friendship.
It especially made me feel good because I really do feel like such a boring person and wonder why in the heck I am making videos. I mean truly if you knew how unexciting my life was, you might change your feelings. But I have learned so much from everyone here and I feel it's made me a better person getting to know everyone here. It really does make growing older a better experience. So thank you for that and thank you for always just being a wonderful woman. Love you! Melissa
You are not boring dear Melissa. You are a true pleasure to watch. Your subscribers are testimony to that. We love you and are so glad you make videos so we can come and hang out with you from different parts of the world. Yes we all learn from each other. There are some wonderful women here who uplift and help one another and it's truly wonderful. I am so grateful for it and so grateful for you. Thank you so much. Love you heaps xx
You are so down to earth Melissa! Loved hearing the questions people asked and your answers. I agree with never giving up! I wish I could use all that Obagi stuff. It was terrible for me several years back. LOVE the cloth you made! My mom taught me how to knit but I've only made one scarf in my whole life. I could never do the pearl part well, so this could be a project for me. LOL!! Love you! Stacie xo
Oh Stacie, what a gorgeous picture of you in your avatar. You are beautiful. The Obagi is really strong so for sure not for all skin. The cloths really make good dish cloths. They clean so well. Thank you and lots of love, Melissa
You are too sweet! Thank you! xo
You just keep on being SASSY GIRL. Those are wonderful memories you are creating for your children and grandchildren. That is great the relationship you all with your children's father. Thanks for sharing with us today. Blessings to you from Texas.
aw, thanks so much!!! I hope none of us ever stop being sassy! I really hope my grandchildren look back and remember these times fondly. Thank you so much and I appreciate you! Love, Melissa
Your children and grandchildren will always remember going to your house for Sunday dinner. You are making wonderful memories for them!! I told Susan(Little Poet) about my difficult week that I had last week. My little dog was accidentally killed. She only weighed four pounds and was such a sweetheart. Life can be challenging at times. You look beautiful as always and when I grow-up, I want to be like you!!!! You are an amazing woman!!! Hugs.
Linda Filipp so sorry about your dog Linda.💗🙏.
...sorry for your loss...
So sorry for the loss.
Hi Linda, I am so sorry about your little baby dog. I have a 8lb shih zu 11/2 yrs. now and she is such a joy in our lives. My husband, son and I have been through a lot, but my pretty little baby girl is such a sweetheart. I had lost my little chi 3 months before I was surprised by this little bundle of joy. It takes time you never forget them. I really understand take care.
I just read your post and wanted to say that I was so sorry about your fur baby. I will keep you in my thoughts and I wish you well
I just wanted to say that you are so beautiful and I love your videos. I'm 45 and have been kind of bummed about getting older, but you are living proof that you can still look great after 40!!
You wear "sassy" fabulously! Be true to you... I love that! A plus!
Today while washing dishes, it dawned on me that you would upload today! Ha, I smiled and thought, oh good something to look forward too. Xo. Thank you for sharing, I was telling my daughter Andrea, who lives in western TN, with her family, how I discovered you and how much "happy" you bring! Carry on Melissa...sending love from chilly MI! Xoxo
OK, you have officially touched my heart, Cindy. Thank you so much for saying that. Oh your daughter is a Tennesseean, too! We are in the Eastern part, but my daughter went to college in Memphis, so we were over that way a lot. Thank you more than I can say. You sure do make me happy! Love, Melissa
Hi Melissa, You always make me smile when you mention cooking Sunday dinner for your family. At 53 it reminds me of the 60'-70's when my Austrian grandmother did the same and sent us home with the leftovers.
aw, thank you, Michele! I really hope my grandchildren have good memories like you do. Yep, I always make extra for leftovers! Many thanks, Melissa
You are such an amazing person! You take the time to reply to your subscribers and seem so genuine. Thanks for sharing all of your tips and opening up to us personally.
Oh thank you so much! I am just so grateful that anyone would leave a comment to me, that I love replying to everyone! Have a wonderful weekend. Love, Melissa
It was good to have a visit with you today. I had to smile when your eyes light up when you talk about your children and grandchildren. God bless.
aw, thank you so much, Janice. Like all grandmothers, I, of course, think my grandchildren hung the moon! lol. Thank you and have a good weekend. Love, Melissa
Melissa I have been crazy busy with medical issues and I thought who do I admire who went through and goes through medical adversity with grace and can inspire me and it's you I just get filled with joy when I view your videos. Thank you much for all the joy you bring to us🌹
Oh Roxanne, I am so very, very sorry to hear you are going through so much. Please know I am thinking of you and wishing just the best health you can possibly have. Thank you for all your kindness and wonderful comment. Love, Melissa
Thank you so much for your openness and willingness to share... Always an inspiration, you are! Listening to you Inspires me to enjoy my family more with shared mealtimes (I have a 41 year old daughter now living in France and a 37 year old daughter with her family living in Phoenix) so only one son here in Minnesota with wife and almost 2 grandsons. We now do Sunday dinner, and I think of you each week that we do it. I too LOVED dancing and wanted to be a Rockette, but at 5'6 learned that wasn't going to be possible, so then I wanted to be a go go dancer like Goldie Hawn! Haha.. Next best thing was when my son played in a rock band for 10 years, LOTS of dancing queen moments for me! You are a true joy to watch, in good times and bad. Because when the "bad" happens, you often find the humor or share such loving compassion! Love and adore you, truly!
Oh Debb, thank you so much!!! I know you miss your daughter and I know you love those grand babies to death! aw, I will think of you each Sunday, now, too! I remember wanting to be a go go dancer, too!!! lol. I would practice my kicks all the time. Oh thank you for your kindness - it truly means the world to me. Much love, Melissa
My husband and I have been gluten free and sugar free for years, and like you guys, we don't miss it at all. I am gluten sensitive, but my husband eats like I do to make it easier for me. We are both much healthier for it. Love your videos!
Thank you so much, Anne! I don't have much sugar either. I will make a gluten free cake or pie for a birthday, but Doug and I were eating ice cream at night about once a week and we had to stop. And I don't miss it at all. I really admire what you have done for your health! Thank you so much. Love, Melissa
Melissa I think you will always be someone people want to be around. You have a magnetic personality and really make me wish I lived close to TN because you and I would definitely be best friends! So glad to hear you & your family get along with your ex - that is so wonderful and everyone benefits from the harmony. This was a great video... I enjoyed learning more about you. Have a great week!
What a very kind thing to say, Mel. Gosh I appreciate that more than you know. It really is important to me that we all got along over the years. It made things more secure for the kids I think. Thank you so very much. Love, Melissa
Melissa Thank you for your videos due to health issues I cannot get out much only on good days but you help get me up and looking good when I do go out . I tell everyone about you .You are so positive, refreshing and beautiful inside and out . Thank you
Oh Sandra I am so very sorry that you are ill. I really hate that for you. And thank you for your kindness so very much. You have touched my heart. Love and I send you many healing thoughts. Love, Melissa
hey Melissa! We have so much in common! I've been gluten free for almost 4 yrs now! It has made a world of difference for me too! I love the way you think! You wanna be a sassy women and hold on to what you have! I so agree with you! We only go around once and should be as fabulous as we can! I have 2 granddaughters....they are everything! We just spent the whole day together Sat. and my older one said......Nana.....you are the coolest grandma! We did nails and I gave them some jewelry and we just hung out and listened to music. My older one is 11 and my babygirl is 6. I have 1 son the same age as your daughter. Wish I could've had more! Anyway....loved this video and it made me know you even better! You still look so much like Christie Brinkley to me! You are stunning inside and out! XO
Oh Sue, I'm so glad that going gluten free has helped you. It truly gave me back my life. Yes, that really is important. Be as fabulous as we can no matter our age. Oh I love it that you are a cool grandma!!! Your girls are so blessed to have you. Thank you for sharing this. I really appreciate it. Love, Melissa
Hey Melissa, I really enjoy your videos! Thanks so much for your sweet disposition and positive attitude!
aw, thank you so very much, Debby! I really appreciate it. Much love, Melissa
Great video. You are beautiful and graceful~ and Doug is handsome and funny~ AND of course little Oliver lol, you are blessed. Thanks for sharing.
That is so sweet, Deb. I am blessed and I remember it every day. I appreciate you. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and thank you so much. Love, Melissa
I wear many off the shoulder tops too and think it is very elegant.
Hey Nancy, I think it's elegant, too. Back in the olden days they wore those big gowns with everything covered except for the shoulders and chest so they must have thought so too. Thanks! Melissa
I get it with off the shoulder tops, thanks for the bra info I kept wondering, "how does she do that'' now I know. I appreciate your honesty, courage and time you share with us.
You go girl.....Be bold, be sassy and be beautiful !! I totally agree with ya !! xoxo
aw, thanks, Cathy. I hope we can all feel this way, no matter our age. Lots of love and thanks, Melissa
You are such a beauty, inside and out! I always look forward to your videos, especially the beauty tips and the Aging Woman series. :)
Oh Rebecca, thank you so much!!!! I am so thrilled by your comment. Much love and thanks, Melissa
You are so beautiful Melissa. Your story inspires me. I went through a terrible breakup. No kids, no husband. I am 34 and really worried about my future. Seeing you gives me hope
Hi Melissa, Only thing I missed you talking about was Oliver! He's a little cutie. So glad you talked about your wash cloths. I got the cotton yarn and will start knitting...you inspired me!
Holy cow, Karen, you look gorgeous! I mean really beautiful. aw, than you so much for thinking of Oliver. I really am grateful. Let me know how the cloths turn out! Love, Melissa
Good morning, my gorgeous friend. Always a pleasure to sip on my coffee, and watch one of your videos. I definitely understand the "sassy," in our 60's. Every Sunday, I think of you in the kitchen preparing your family dinner. This is something your grandchildren will always remember. Love you, Missy. Many blessings, prayers, and much sassiness....ME
aw, I'm sipping my coffee with you right now, ME. What in the world would I do without you? I think you are one sassy sexy lady and I love that so much about you! I hope they will have good memories of it. Lots of love and talk soon, Missy.
Nice video, glad you get to have your family living close to you. I look forward to your videos
Thank you Joan. I tell you I count my blessings daily that I get to see my family so much! I appreciate it. Love, Melissa
I am a sassy old woman, and so is my almost 94 year-old mother! Never giving up, and I love your off the shoulder tops.
I am surprised that your hairdresser uses levels 7 and 8...seems so much lighter than that! I have the same color and cut. My daughter was diagnosed with a serious autoimmune disease in 1999 and we have had to be gluten free as well. It was difficult back then! Even now, they sneak in that modified food starch and vinegar...ugh!
I absolutely love this!!! Good for your mom. May we all always be sassy! Love to you, Melissa
All of the hair formulas are all just like a foreign language to me. lol. I am so very sorry to hear about your daughter. It's so hard to see our children suffer. My best to her. Love, Melissa
You radiate love in all of your videos. Thank you immensely for sharing. .
I'm nearly 56 & doing my best to enjoy every minute of this precious life. X
Girl! You look fabulous! I love the off the shoulder tops. The right ones are so very flattering. Southern and Sassy, that's me too! We don't have to look old and frumpy!
Such wonderful memories all your family will have. I remember all the many weekly dinners spent with my grandparents. They are the best.♥♥
aw, thank you so much. I' m really hoping my grandkids will feel the same way. Much love and thanks, Melissa
Great video Melissa! Nice to hear about yourself and family. I agree too about the sassiness, just because we get over 60yrs of age does not mean we have to wear "old lady clothes" I love wearing my sexy tops and cute skirts. I like to feel always feel pretty and very much a lady. Have a blessed week.
Thank you so very much, Claire! Yes, you are exactly right. I do think it's important that we feel vital and pretty especially as we age. It gives us courage and hope, I think. Thank you so very much. Love, Melissa
Melissa, thank you for mentioning the Nioxin routine... and I really appreciate you answering my question not that last week... but I had wondered if it was something you only had to use once, or if you still used it from time to time. This vid really answered everything for me! You're so sweet in making sure all our questions are answered. Thank you! - Shell xo
aw, thanks, Shell. I did want to make sure I talked about the Nioxin since I had mentioned it before - sort of a follow up. You are so kind! thank you so much. Many thanks, Melissa
Wonderful to see you, Melissa! I do remember your SIL & still laugh when I leaf through his book. A great sense of humor is always a blessing! Since I've been with you from the very start, I knew many of these answers but appreciated the refresher. One thing I know you're a stickler on is the ingredient deck in products you use on your skin - I'm speaking of the gluten connection. Maybe that would be a good topic in the future. Waving hello to Doug & Oliver & the kitty. Blessings! Jackie in NY state
aw, thank you so much, Jackie! He did very well with that book. He always cracks me up. Both he and my son keep me in stitches!
Oh Jackie, I can't thank you enough for watching me so long. That really touches my heart. Truly. I really wonder lots of times what I think I'm doing putting videos on TH-cam. When I think about it it always seems so odd to me. Not many people I know realize I do and if they find out, they just look at me and go "really", like I'm an alien or something. So the fact that you have been such a good friend, well, it really means a lot to me. Thank you so much. Love you, Melissa
holy crap i thought you were like 36!! you are blowing my mind!!😃😃
Oh my goodness, Sarah! Thank you so much. I owe you lunch for that comment! Many thanks, Melissa
Oh my gosh! I live in Georgia, I'll be right up! :-P I've always said that my favorite meal growing up was fried chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans. (I think everything goes better with mashed potatoes and green beans.) My mother would drop spoonfuls of the leftover egg, milk, and flour mixture in the pan and it was all so good!
Oh we are neighbors, Marilyn! My kids and grandkids really like this meal a lot. Oh yes, mashed potatoes especially make everything better! Oh my goodness, that sounds wonderful frying up the leftover mixture. Thanks so much. Love, Melissa
Hi Melissa, You look fabulous in the off the shoulder tops. Please keep wearing them because when its right, its right!! You are very blessed to have your children and be a close family. They are very blessed to have such a warm and loving mother. Hugs
Thank you so much, Cindy. I have to tell you, you really do inspire me so much. You are so gorgeous and I learn so much when I watch your videos. Thank you so much for being my friend. Love, Melissa
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I am so honored🌹🌹that's exactly how I feel about you my friend 💃💃
Melissa, simply put, you are a Goddess. A real beauty inside and out. Thank you for your great videos.
Loved this Q & A Melissa. So much great information. The Tom Ford lipstick is absolutely beautiful...both shades are perfect for you. I love that you want to stay sassy...I feel the same way. My students think I am sassy and they like me that way. Lol I love that you cook for your family every Sunday. Now that my daughter is married I want to do the same thing. A lady from our church did that her entire life until she was in her 90's. I always admired that about her. The Rockettes are awesome. We went to see them in New York and did the backstage tour. You would have been an awesome Rockette Melissa! Love you...Laura
Thanks so much, Laura. I love that you are a teacher. When I found that out, it just kind of melted my heart. As if I could love you more!!! And what a blessing for your students to have a sassy teacher! I love it!
Oh you got to see the Rockettes! I used to stand in my backyard and practice all the time. I really thought I would do it. Life sure is funny sometimes! Love you lots and thanks, Melissa
+Melissa55 What a sweet thing to say Melissa! Love you..Laura
Nice video Melissa! You are so genuine & the sweetest!! Sending love!!
aw, thank you so much, Laura! Much love, Melissa
You're so sweet to share these things with us! I think it's so special that you make dinner for your family every Sunday.. My daughters both have husbands with large families which is wonderful but does make it impossible to do this.. I do love it when we can all get together though!! I did get the lipstick and liner and really enjoy it.. I hope you have a great week!! Hugs and love sweet lady.. Sue
Thank you so much, Sue!!! Oh yes, such large families would make it so hard. And when you do get together, it's very special for you. All the love and the laughter - it's what makes it all a home. Oh I'm so glad you like the lipstick! Thank you and much love, Melissa
You look great in those off the shoulder tops so go on with your sassy self! Really love all your videos Melissa, thank you!
aw, thank you so much!!! I really appreciate it very much. Love to you, Melissa
I love that you shared a happy marriage / divorce story here. You're the best. Very positive. ❤♥️
aw thank you so much, Carrie. The divorce was hard enough on my children, so there was no way I wasn't going to get along with their father. I appreciate you saying that. Love Melissa
Thank you for sharing, Melissa. You are so sweet and lovely. I have been watching your channel for about a year and you always add a little brightness to my day. I just wanted to express my appreciation.
Oh Cheryl what a nice comment. and thank you for watching my videos. I do wonder what in the heck I'm doing, so for someone to watch for so long makes me feel wonderful. Thank you for making my day! Love, Melissa
Thank you for sharing your life with us. Like you, I think the off the shoulder tops are very flattering for any age woman. The falling bra strap bugs me so much though! I wish I could get used to it. I think my daughter would be mortified if I had a TH-cam channel and talked about her too. Blessings for a wonderful week Melissa!
Thank you so much, beautiful lady!!! I'm experimenting with strapless bras. So far the best is the Wonderbra. But someone mentioned using a bathing suit strapless bikini top and I'm going to try that next. I think that is a good idea. Yes, my daughter and son aren't exactly thrilled with me having a channel. I think they just try to pretend it isn't there. lol. Many thanks, Melissa
Love LOVE your vibe! Just subscribed :-) Also really appreciated your comments after the London terrorist attack. My prayers are with the people of England as well. God Bless you.
Just love watching you.. you are an inspiration! My mother in law was a rockette!!
Get out!!!!! Was she really? Oh my goodness, did she love it? I am so impressed. Thank you so much for telling me! Love, Melissa
You are sassy and joyful! I'm going to get some of your Tom Ford lipstick color tomorrow, I love the packaging and it's so worth the cost. We 60+ gals have to stick together and share ideas. I'm going to be 64 on 3/21...
aw, thank you so much, Karin!!! I really like the lipstick even though I feel incredible guilty!! Oh my goodness, Kristinn 321 has her birthday on 3/21, too!!!!! Happy early Birthday! Love and thanks, Melissa
No way -- you are not over 60!! You are stunning!! Love your southern accent, btw :-)
Oh bless you for saying that!!! I am more grateful than you know! Love, Melissa
I follow you on FB and IG. I am about ten years younger than you are. I'm writing because I watched a few of your videos tonight on YT. I like how you embrace your age and support other women through the aging process. It's very needed in this day and age. I'm also happy to see you still have long hair. So many people believe that once you turn 50-60 you should cut your hair and look like a little old lady. (I refuse!). I enjoy the fact also that you buy AFFORDABLE clothing, and don't overdo it I absolutely love LisaLisaD but her clothing isn't affordable for a lot of us. (Shoes and purses especially). You seem very authentic. Kudos to you Hun. Thanks for keeping it real! 😎
You did nicely on your description from your beautician I am a beautician and I understand it very well
Oh thank you so much, Nikki. It was all just so foreign to me. It really sounds hard and I am in awe of people that can put it all together! Thank you so much. Love, Mellissa
So nice to see your video. I hadn't seen one in a while & realized I'm not subscribed! I lived in the Whitwell/Dunlap area about 30 years ago. Makes sense why you're such a beautiful soul.
Oh thank you so much!!! It's such a small world! So you know exactly where Jasper is! I like to go over to Whitwell school to see the Paperclips display. It's so moving to me. aw, thank you and lots of love, Melissa
You have lovely energy 🍎
Oh thank you so much!!! Love, Melissa
Wonderful & inspiring video, As always! I am a fan of wearing graphic tees - one of my favorite ones says STAY SASSY on it! From now on every time I wear that tee I will think of you!! I have an off shoulder top but I don't wear it too often.. I'm going to make a point to wear it & be sassy like my friend Melissa!!💖. Love from Florida .. Xoxo
Oh thank you so much, Linda!!! I absolutely love it that you have this tee! Love it. I love the thought of us being sassy together. It really gives me a thrill. Love and thanks, Melissa
I totally agree about the off the shoulder tops. I love them and have so many. You look gorgeous in them. Gluten free is so much easier to find now and so many restaurants have GF options. Hugs, Chrissy
I love your style, Chrissy. You always put things together so beautifully and well, you are just a sassy lady! lol. It is easier to be gluten free thank goodness. Thanks again. Much love, Melissa
This was a great video! We've gotten to know you even more!! Like you I'm also blessed to have my 3 children near me too along with 4 grandchildren. Have a great week!!!
Oh thank you so much, Melissa. We really are blessed to have them close. I truly am grateful for that every day. Thank you and Happy Weekend! Love, Melissa
Hey ladybug, I do like the lipstick, so natural. That is so cute that you knit your washcloths 🤗. Where is that cute Oliver, miss him. Have a great week.
aw, thank you!!!! I keep forgetting to bring Oliver upstairs when I film. He usually sits on the couch in the back room watching the door waiting for Doug to get home. lol. Love and thanks, Melissa
Love your "sassy" attitude! You'll look "sassy" at any age...
What a nice thing to say, Donna. Thank you so much. Love, Melissa
Thank you for sharing Melissa, I totally agree with you, just because we are older doesn't mean we can't feel and look good in what we wear. Hope you Enjoy your week 💕😊
thanks so very much, Eve. It really is important to me that I don't give up everything as I get older. I love it that so many other women feel the same way. Lots of love! melissa
I have just found your podcast and love it. We are the same age, so you give me hope! I do appreciate your kind and energetic spirit.
Thank you so much, Marilyn. That is such a sweet and kind comment and really touched me. Much love, Melissa
You look great in off the shoulder tops and I agree the shoulder and clavicle are the prettiest part of a woman. xxoo
aw, how sweet of you to say that! I think it's sort of an aging woman's last little sexy and sassy look she can have, if that makes sense. Many thanks, Melissa
I can totally see you as a Rockette! You would've had so many admirers for sure!
aw, thank you! It is a regret that I have, but who knows if my life might not have been for good! Thank you so much. Love, Melissa
I love your vids. You are such an inspiration! Thank you!
Thank you so very much, Kathryn! I really appreciate it. Love, Melissa
Hi, I went shopping this weekend and thought of you. I saw so many off the shoulder tops.🌹❤❤
aw, thanks, Suzanne. You know what's going to happen is they will be out of style by this time next year and I will be the old lady that still wears the out of style off the shoulder tops. lol. Love ya, Melissa
Lol, hugs🌹❤
Hi Melissa! I am 59 and I dress classy/sassy. I don't want to dress like a 25 year old. We mature gals have life experience and it's all attitude. I'm positive and upbeat and I feel that de-ages me. Hello from Canada!
You are so right, Wendy. I have no urge to dress like I did when I was young either. These legs aren't ever seeing cutoffs again! lol. I really like your attitude. It's so inspiring. Many thanks, Melissa
I also get along with my ex and his wife and it makes the holidays much more wonderful for my kids and grandkids that we along and can be together in harmony. I think it's important for the children.
I couldn't agree more, Toby and I want to congratulate you on doing that. It can be hard enough on the children when the parents divorce, but to add bad feelings just makes it worse. Lots of love, Melissa
I always look forward to your videos Melissa... You are so motivational and inspiring. Thanks so much for making videos for us all to enjoy.... Blessings....
Awesome,I was looking. for videos after sixty,thankful that I find you
I love your channel! Heck if my mom had a TH-cam channel I would be all over it and would want to be part of it! Super proud! Keep at it! You're great!
lol, aw, thank you so much! I think they are both just private and don't want their children especially to be exposed. I hope you are well and I appreciate it so much. Love, Melissa
Beautiful Melissa, you might consider taking food grade diatomaceous earth, it's great for strong hair and nails plus many other health and anti aging benefits.
Hey Melissa! So nice to see you again, girl you are NOT old! I think that you are beautiful inside and out, you can rock any outfit! You are in better shape than a lot of people younger than you. I just love you, you are always so kind and pleasant, it is a joy to watch your videos! xo ~ Catharine
It's great to see you, Catharine! aw, thank you so much. I hope this week is a really good one for you. Lots of love and thanks, Melissa
When you smelled your lip gloss and held it up to the screen, it crossed my mind to smell the screen. What a goof ball. Love you!😋
hahahahah the funny thing is thought, I think I thought you could smell it when I held it up!!! We would be a Lucy and Ethel together wouldn't we? lol Love, Melissa
I adore you. You're the type of person that's so beautiful on the inside that the beauty radiates on the outside as well. I would've literally guessed that you were 40! I hope that when I'm older I look as young and vibrant as you 🙃
Great and fun video as always Melissa! As my younger daughter tells me "keep it classy, sassy, and fancy" lol....and you certainly always DO!! :) :)
I LOVE that saying Melody. I mean it really is a good motto to live by isn't it? Love you lots. And thanks, Melissa
This was an amazing video. I enjoyed it so much!!! I loved learning more about you. You are beautiful and amazing :)
aw you are so sweet, Teri and everything you said about me, I say back to you. I love you! Take care and have a wonderful weekend. Love, Melissa
Keep being sassy Melissa! You’re inspiring.
aw, thanks Susan! May we all be sassy as we age! Love Melissa
You are truly beautiful Melissa! I love your style as well...I have similar taste, off the shoulder and bohemian/gypsy...Keep doing your thing, you certainly do it well!
you look beautiful and so so so young. you can wear anything you want. love your hair and makeup. keep it up.
Off the shoulder tops are so feminine and you are such a wonderful example of being able to be beautiful at an "older" age.
Loved this and your hair made complete sense. I need to knit dishrags again as I used to do that and enjoyed doing all different patterns - checkerboard etc. I love that you respect your children's request for privacy. I would love to hear what things have gluten in it (I know, that is probably a silly question but I don't know what to watch for) and get better educated about it. My guess is I probably avoid a lot of gluten but would love to know more. I hope you enjoy your Sunday dinner. Love you my friend. ♥ Elle
Oh thank you so much Elle. I really like the dishtowels for dishes, too. And when I've given them as gifts people really seem to appreciate them. I really think I am going to do a gluten video, and also gluten in cosmetics. Thank you and tell Mark I said, "HI"! Love you, Melissa
Aww thanks for such a chatty video Melissa, it's nice to get some background on our youtubers - just like you would with a face to face friendship. It's lovely that u and Doug have been married so long, a match made in heaven as u both seem very well suited. Have a great week xx
aww, thanks so much, Eleanor. I do feel very blessed to have Doug. I really hope he feels the same way. I hope this week will be full of many blessings. Love, Melissa
Hi Melissa! I really enjoyed this. I love listening to you. I think those off the shoulder tops are beautiful on you and I agree with you about that part of a woman's body being very pretty. I remembered that you had said before that you had wanted to be a Rockette. My daughter went to see them in NY before Christmas and she was thrilled by their energy and agility. I thought of you Melissa. When she came home for the holidays, she brought a Rockette decoration for the tree. Before she flew back to NY, she left instructions for me to pack it away very carefully after Christmas! I will always think of you when I put it on the tree. Thank you for sharing so much with us. Much love, xoxo Daphne.💖💖
aw you are just so sweet, Daphne. I can't thank you enough. Oh did your daughter enjoy seeing them? Were they wonderful? That is adorable that she got you a Rockette decoration. awwwwwww, I just love you! Many thanks, Melissa
Oh Melissa, she said they were amazing! She said their energy was incredible! Much love, Daphne.💖
That is wonderful!!!
Absolutely Stunning & elegant! off the shoulder blouses are beautiful. Perfect style & awesome questions. 😍❤
aw, thank you so much, Dee! I sure do appreciate it. Love, Melissa
I just discovered your channel and I just want to say how much I already adore it and your videos, you seem like such a lovely person- definitely subscribed! xox
Zoe I can't thank you enough for such a kind comment. It really means a lot to me. Thank you, Melissa
Very kind of you to take the time to answer questions
I love your videos!!! I love your off the shoulder clothing, it's beautiful!! You are absolutely perfect !!
Oh thank you so much!!! I bet my family would not agree with the perfect part, but I sure appreciate you saying that. Many thanks, Melissa
Thanks for posting this video... I have long hair at 50, and I really have noticed as of late that I need some softness around my face like you have, so I'm going to show this to my hairdresser. 😉
I'm Gluten and dairy free for over 10 years, now. Ive also given up soft drinks and artificial sweeteners. I don't miss many of the foods I've had to give up, either.... and to be honest, I really don't eat many of the gluten free substitutes very often, but every so now and then, I REALLY appreciate restaurants that serve gluten free hamburgers and fries. 😊