Category: Lifestyle

  • Retirement! When?

    Retirement!  When?

    Here I am writing about retirement and low and behold here comes information on retirement from the bank and financial planner. So I will compare as I write, my post with what their experts have to say. When you begin thinking about retirement, even talking about it, you had better dot all your I’s and…

  • Relationships! What is important.

    Relationships! What is important.

    This is an update from a blog originally written December 29, 2018. I figured an update would be good right about now as the cold and dreary days are starting to wear. To me, the most important skill is good communication.  If you do not have this you are heading for trouble, even if the…

  • Exercise, a great way to begin to tone up.

    Exercise, a great way to begin to tone up.

    We are almost a month and a half into the new year and hopefully still trying to work on good health goals for this coming year. We all say we are going to exercise and lose inches and weight . It is easy to talk about it but getting ready to start takes will power…

  • Aging Gracefully, a life style challenge

    Aging Gracefully, a life style challenge

    Not too long ago I decided to start a tribe on Tailwind, (which I love) and see what would happen. The name of my tribe is -Aging Gracefully, a life style challenge. So far, nothing, but then I am optimistic things will turn around. They always do, maybe not in the time frame I would…

  • Parenting, not an easy gig, no matter what age we are.

    Parenting, not an easy gig, no matter what age we are.

    Once a parent, always a parent. Begins at birth and ends when we end. Even when circumstances make the relationship very tense, hurtful and sometimes downright painful for everyone involved. It still remains you are a parent, maybe a foster parent, a grandparent or even a great grandparent. We always want to make things better,…

  • Pajama party, anyone?

    Big selection of pajamas for the whole family, some even for animals. Start a tradition in your family for everyone to enjoy. Read a story, drink hot chocolate, have everyone share a wish, share some of the kindnesses you showed to others, during this enchanting season. This blog contains affiliated links. As an Amazon Associate,…

  • Holidays, be organized, come up with some surprises for everyone.

    Holidays, be organized, come up with some surprises for everyone.

    The food is done, the kitchen is cleaned and you find your family is getting restless. So be prepared. Have everyone put their cell phones away. Turn off the TV, let the fun begin. You are ready for the troops no matter what Your part is to do the work before hand. What do I…

  • Ups and downs of life.

    Ups and downs of life.

    Sad and good times are often put together. Went to a viewing this last week of a 39 year old woman, we have known since she was born. A very sad time for everyone and one of those where we ask God to help us understand. These are the times when you need your faith…

  • Boots, bubbles, books and beads! Gift guide

    Boots, bubbles, books and beads!  Gift guide

    Bangles, bubbles, books and beads. What fun! Don’t go away, enchanting gifts. This blog contains affiliated links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you click on any one of my links and make a purchase, I will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. DISCLOSUREThis blog is a personal…

  • HALLOWEEN, keep your finger on the pulse of the holiday.

    HALLOWEEN, keep your finger on the pulse of the holiday.

    I don’t remember #HALLOWEEN being such a big deal as we were growing up.  All we thought about was all the candy we would get.  Never thought about our health or being afraid. Who had the best #Halloween costume? Who had the #best#halloween #costume?  Best Halloween costumes included the #prettiest Halloween costume, the #scariest Halloween…