Candy Schulman

New York

Writer and Consultant at Freelance

Essayist. Humorist. Memoirist. New School Writing Prof. Wife. Mom. @NYTimes, @WashPo, @McSweeneys, @AARP, @TheCut, @NextAvenue...Still loves Oxford comma.

Articles

How I Learned to Love My Age | Members Only

2 months ago | aarp.org | Candy Schulman

Getty Images (4) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn I never thought I’d lie about my age — until two years ago. I was surprised to discover that “I’m 70” doesn’t easily roll off my tongue, as if I’d never learned to count that high.
My Husband Has Started Acting Like an Old Man | Members Only

2 months ago | aarp.org | Candy Schulman

Laura Liedo Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Welcome to Ethels Tell All, where the writers behind The Ethel newsletter share their personal stories related to the joys and challenges of aging. Come back each Wednesday for the latest piece, exclusively on AARP Members Edition.
What's Vital When It Comes To Identifying Skin Cancer

Jan 24, 2025 | thegirlfriend.com | Candy Schulman

Do you love winning free books? Do you love hearing from your favorite authors? Then join our closed Facebook group, The Girlfriend Book Club, today. You'll love it!There was a spot on my right nostril that didn’t go away. It felt different than a pimple or a blemish. I inherited my pale skin from my mother, who had numerous skin cancer surgeries as a result of her long days in the sun as a competitive golfer.
3 Things To Help You With Beating The Winter Blues

Jan 15, 2025 | thegirlfriend.com | Candy Schulman

Do any of you like to read? Do you like to win free books and hear from some of the country's most popular authors? Then join our closed Facebook group, The Girlfriend Book Club, today. You'll love it!The holiday gifts have been opened. The lights have dimmed. Family members have gone home, sometimes to faraway places. You’ve watched the New Year’s Eve shows, cheering as the ball dropped in Times Square at midnight. You wake up — and it’s January. The sun sets way too early. The sky is steel gray.
9 Book Gift Ideas Based On Your Recipient’s Favorite Genre

Nov 27, 2024 | thegirlfriend.com | Candy Schulman

Do you like to win free books? Do you enjoy connecting with other women readers? Do you love hearing from your favorite authors? Then join our closed Facebook group, The Girlfriend Book Club, today. We think you'll love it! It’s easy to give books for the arrival of newborns, who should be exposed to a diversity of writing styles until they’re old enough to decide on favorites. But when it comes to holiday book gifts for family and friends, it can be tough. Reading tastes are personal.
5 Thanksgiving Recipes That Travel Well And Don't Have To Be Heated

Nov 15, 2024 | thegirlfriend.com | Candy Schulman

Do any of you like to read? Do you enjoy winning free books and hearing from your favorite authors? Then join our closed Facebook group, The Girlfriend Book Club, today. You'll love it! Every November, my friend cooks the turkey, makes the soup and mashes the potatoes. She asks each guest to contribute a side dish with one caveat — nothing that needs an oven or stovetop. Those appliances are busy doing their work.
Your Girlfriend Guide To Orange Wines. Here's What To Know

Oct 18, 2024 | thegirlfriend.com | Candy Schulman

Do you like to read? Do you enjoy winning free books and hearing from your favorite authors? Then join our closed Facebook group, The Girlfriend Book Club, today. You'll love connecting with other big readers. Once my daughter aged out of trick or treating, Halloween was no longer about candy corn and costumes — even though I used to love sharing her sweet bounty. Now, I celebrate the holiday with my girlfriends — sipping orange wine, ranging from amber to copper-colored. Orange wine? What’s that?
Bonjour, Salve, Hola! Quickly Learn Foreign Phrases Before Traveling

Oct 4, 2024 | thegirlfriend.com | Candy Schulman

Do you like to win free books? Do you enjoy connecting with other women who like to read? Do you love hearing from your favorite authors? Then join our closed Facebook group, The Girlfriend Book Club, today! In my European travels, I’ve always found that using even a few foreign words makes my encounters with natives more welcoming and pleasant. Who wants to sound like an ugly American stereotype, barging in and giving orders in English?
3 Of The Very Best And Tastiest Spices For Your Health

Sep 13, 2024 | thegirlfriend.com | Candy Schulman

Do you love to read? Do you like to win free books and hear from some of the world's most popular authors? Then join our closed Facebook group, The Girlfriend Book Club, today! You'll love it!When my husband’s blood sugar spiked into the pre-diabetic zone, he was concerned — especially since Type 2 Diabetes runs in his family. He began lowering his sugar intake, eating more whole grains and making steel-cut oatmeal for breakfast.
Here Are The Best Sights In Rome That Everyone Should See

Aug 29, 2024 | thegirlfriend.com | Candy Schulman

Are you a woman who loves to travel? Do you like to exchange travel-related tips and tricks? Would you like to find travel buddies? Then join our closed Facebook group, The Ethel On-The-Go, today. We think you'll love it! “All roads lead to Rome” is a medieval proverb, but it took me a while to reach the Eternal City. My husband had been there, but I needed to see Roma firsthand.