Lifestyle

For many, retirement can be a struggle to find new ways to stay busy. If you’re approaching retirement, figuring out how to replace the sense of fulfillment you may have had with your work can be difficult. If you’re in retirement, you may already feel restless without your daily occupation. While it’s crucial for your health and happiness to stay active mentally and physically, it can also be equally important to recognize the value of doing nothing with the new time you have. In fact, research shows that there are mental benefits associated with doing [...]

Retirement is a time to do more of what you love, whether that’s through an active hobby like hiking or through sports like tennis and golf, or if it’s a relaxing activity like reading, writing, or embracing your creative side with the arts and music. But in retirement, it’s important to take advantage of the time you have to rest as well. Watching movies and shows is a great way to enjoy a night in. Consider these films for your next movie marathon! New Movies That Resonate Ford vs. Ferrari– A great watch for car [...]

If you think some of the products your kids or grandkids have are strange, consider what was around in the 70s – pet rocks and beer shampoo. The 70s certainly saw some interesting trends. You may even have a few of these artifacts somewhere in your home, perhaps tucked away in the attic or basement. Do you remember earth shoes and these other products of the 70s? Earth Shoes Earth shoes were invented by a Danish yoga instructor and shoe designer who proclaimed the “negative heel technology” design. The sole was thinner at the heel, [...]

When you’re at the peak of your career and starting to think about retirement, many things might be circling your thoughts. “How can I afford my retirement?” Or “What will I do with all this time?” It’s important to remember that retirement is an opportunity to do what you love, not what you have to. When you retire, you’ll have the time to contemplate and reflect on your life, passions, and memories. It can be both an active and introspective period in your life. When you’re revisiting old memories, it’s hard not to remember the [...]

When you think of great inventors, you might think of Thomas Edison or Alexander Graham Bell. Of course, they are two of the most notable inventors, but they’re not the only ones. Some innovators who have had the biggest impact on our lives are of the Baby Boomer generation. Here are three invaluable things invented by Baby Boomers. DNA Fingerprinting DNA fingerprinting revolutionized criminal justice and has even solved some historical mysteries. It was invented by Sir Alec Jeffreys, who was born in 1950 and became a professor of genetics. He discovered sequences within strands [...]

Humans are creatures of habit. When we’ve spent time and effort on something over a long period of time, it’s hard to imagine living without that something. The same can be said about work! Many people nearing or in retirement age don’t think about what their day-to-day lives in retirement will be like because they simply can’t imagine life without their work. Some may consider going part-time before retiring to help ease the transition. Either way, thinking about retirement can be difficult and you may start to ask, “What’s next?” So, What’s Next? If you’re [...]

There is almost nothing better than a beautiful day out in the sunshine, a glass of something cool in your hand, and a great book in your lap. So, when you’re packing your travel bag full of necessities or just looking for a summer escape on your front porch, consider grabbing one of these titles! The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley A young, ambitious journalist gets assigned to cover a fluff piece in a quaint little town in the middle of Chesapeake Bay. Piper Parrish lives in this adorable community and has [...]

It’s graduation season, which means you might be attending a few graduation parties soon. Gifts aren’t always expected, but it can be nice to give a graduate something they can use. Gifts don’t always have to be expensive or cost money at all – here are some gift ideas for graduation season. If you were planning on just writing a check, consider specifying that it should be used for books and school supplies or other educational expenses. Alternatively, you can give a graduate a gift card to a store where they can buy essentials like [...]