Author: TheHappyOldLady.blog
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The Joy of Giving Back
Retirement opens a beautiful new chapter—one with slower mornings, more freedom, and the chance to choose how you spend your days. But many retirees discover something unexpected: the greatest joy often comes from giving a little bit of yourself to others. Volunteering isn’t just “helping out.” It’s connection, purpose, laughter, and belonging. It’s a way…
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55+ COMMUNITIES: Pros and Cons
55+ communities market themselves as offering “carefree retirement living”. Surround yourself with like minded neighbors. Play Golf, Pickleball and Bridge. Never worry about mowing the yard, raking leaves or shoveling snow. Maintaining the outside of your home, from painting, roof repairs…etc, are also off your todo List. Sounds wonderful, right? When something sounds too good…
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LOOK WHAT WAS IN MY LITTLE FREE LIBRARY:
FIRST: What is a Little Free Library (LFL)? You may have seen large birdhouse type boxes filled with books scattered throuout your city. Often a flag or sign is posted nearby reading TAKE A BOOK, LEAVE A BOOK. These are Little Free Libraries, part of the LFL network. The LFL organization, a 501c not…
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The Health Benefits of Reading
Eating right and exercise are normally what we think of when we think of “healthy” actives. Sitting quietly in a chair reading a book rarely comes to mind. But reading is more than a pleasant pastime. For many older adults, it can be a calming daily ritual, a way to stay curious, and a gentle…
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THE SANDWICH GENERATION
Gearing up for retirement you dream of what life will be like. Days filled with carefree relaxation; financial freedom; beaches and gardens; choosing whether to golf or play cards with friends. Unfortunately, retirement doesn’t mean all responsibilities magically vanish. You walk away from your corporate life but shortly after leaving the day to to day…
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COUPONS: No Scissors Required!
It’s easy to get started, but be cautious, e-couponing can become a real addiction. Discover Savings and Fun with Digital Deals! Remember the days of thumbing through the Sunday newspapers, clipping coupons for your favorite products, then getting to the checkout and discovering you forgot your coupon envelope at home? Electronic couponing, also known…
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WALKING: An exercise we all can do!
For many of us the word EXERCISE paints pictures of gym weights, aerobic classes, and exhaustion. A whole industry of clothing, labeled ATHLEISURE has been born to support exercise culture. But working out for hours in a costly gym, pumping iron and bouncing to the music may not be the best entry point to healthier…
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WRITING YOUR STORY
Why Capturing Your Memories Matters—and How to Choose the Right Service Every life is filled with stories worth preserving. Childhood adventures, holiday traditions, first jobs, travels, relationships, raising children—these moments shape who we are. Many of us follow recipes from grandparents, repeat family sayings, or stories passed down through generations. Some may have thought about…
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FLASHY FOOTWEAR
What’s Good For My Sole? Why do so many of us in our golden years have foot issues? Just like the rest of our body, the foot goes through changes as we age. Muscle and tendon weakening occurs, arches can fall or flatten and arthritis may set in. For some, when health issues arise elsewhere…
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REMARRIAGE: To Tie the Knot or Not
Remarriage: Tying the Knot or Not Whether it be GREY DIVORCE or the loss of your spouse, finding yourself alone in your golden years can be devastating. Many Seniors search for a partner to fill loneliness gap. Some choose to cohabitate sharing living expenses and social activities. Others choose remarriage, formally joining their lives and…