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We’re living longer. That’s good news—but it also means we need to rethink what retirement really looks like over a longer period of time. This 70-year-old proactive ProAger happens to like being semi-retired. And I want to thrive, stay engaged and enjoy life for many more years to come. I’ve always loved the spirit behind…
I have Mini Messes all over my house. Not big messes. Mini Messes. A few things sitting on the kitchen counter. Mail I haven’t gone through. Something I bought that hasn’t found a home yet. A drawer that’s slowly becoming the place where miscellaneous things land. None of these little messes seems like much on…
Could a Seller Leaseback give you the flexibility you need? A Seller Leaseback can be a smart selling strategy when the timing of selling your home and making your next move simply doesn’t line up. Also called post-closing occupancy, it may allow you to close on your home and remain there for an agreed period…
We often think of Spring Cleaning as the time to clean, declutter and freshen up our homes. But I think Fall Home Maintenance is just as important. Spring Cleaning and Fall Home Maintenance give us two natural checkpoints each year to stop, look around and ask: What does my home need? It may be something…
I’ve been using a collagen supplement to help with my arthritis, but recently I started looking more closely at the different collagen products available. What I discovered surprised me: Not all collagen supplements are created equal. There are different types of collagen, different sources, different amounts per serving and different ways collagen is processed. That…
Why Has the KitchenAid Mixer Stood the Test of Time Since 1919? Some kitchen appliances come and go. Others earn a permanent place on the countertop. The KitchenAid stand mixer KitchenAid stand mixer has been helping generations of home cooks mix, whip, knead and create since 1919. More than a century later, its recognizable shape…
The Secret Shoulds Our sweet granddaughters stayed with us while their mom attended orientation for her new nursing job. Ivy, 8 months old and Daisy, 7 years old. Needless to say, I got next to nothing done with my business. My focus was exactly where it needed to be — on the girls. Even so,…
We think about exercising our heart. We strengthen our legs. We work on our balance and flexibility. But when was the last time you thought about exercising your hands? The truth is, our hands are among the hardest-working parts of our body. From the moment we wake up until we go to bed, we rely…
Gardening is one of the healthiest and most rewarding hobbies you can enjoy. It keeps you moving, encourages creativity, gets you outdoors, and rewards your efforts with beautiful flowers, thriving plants, and a peaceful place to relax. Here on Florida’s Space Coast, one of my favorite times to garden is early in the morning. The…
Have you ever been awakened in the middle of the night by severe knee or hip pain? I have. I enjoy staying active. Whether I’m gardening, walking, or working on projects around the house, I like to keep moving. But I also have arthritis in both knees, and lately I’ve been waking up in significant…