Lifestyle

There are always a few people who are hard to shop for on your list. Sometimes someone just seems to have everything or says they don't want anything for Christmas this year. Consider these alternative gift ideas this year instead of continuing to fill your house or someone else's with new objects. Refurbish Something Old At a certain point in life, we might not need many new things – but we probably have some old things that we love that have been worn down over the years. Rather than replacing these possessions, which might have [...]

Thanksgiving is a day typically filled with gratitude, joy, and - most importantly - eating! Despite so much change since the pandemic, the act of devouring a great meal for Thanksgiving dinner has remained true through it all. While most of us look forward to sitting down for that illustrious meal, Turkey Day includes so much more. From overcooking the turkey to an uncomfortable conversation arising, making it through your Thanksgiving unscathed can be tricky. If you’re more worried than excited about Thanksgiving this year, here are a few tips to make it more manageable. [...]

If you’ve lived somewhere for years, you’ve probably accumulated a lot of possessions. Maybe you’re running out of space, or you’re embracing the “spark joy” minimalist movement. Either way, having less clutter in your living space and better organization can help make a world of difference. If you’re looking to declutter, you might look into whether any of your stuff is valuable. Antiques  If you’ve seen Antique Roadshow, you know that sometimes objects you didn’t think had much value turn out to be worth a decent amount. Have you ever wondered if any of your [...]

When you finally leave the workforce, there are so many exciting aspects of your life to look forward to. During the shift from the workforce into retirement, you may find yourself with more time on your hands than you had anticipated. If you do find yourself with some extra time to kill, here are a few activities that you may consider picking up during your golden years. Try Out a New Sport Staying active is one great way to spend your time during retirement. There are plenty of sports that lend themselves to lifelong competition [...]

Summer is over, but that's a reason to celebrate. Autumn is arguably the most beautiful season and the best time for gardening, spending time outside, and traveling. Here are some ways to enjoy what just might be the best season of the year. It’s Time to Harvest  Fall is harvest time. Pumpkins, squash, and apples fill grocery stores, and if you have a garden, your own produce might be ready to pick. Of course, not everyone has a garden – gardening can be too time-consuming for people who work full-time or travel frequently. But, one [...]

When we consider everything life can throw at us, it seems important to prepare for setbacks. We've seen forest fires in California, Hurricane Ida, flooding in Tennessee, plus a continuation of COVID. There's no getting rid of all the risks in life, but a solid plan goes a long way, whether it's having a first aid kit in your office or a financial plan as you enter retirement. Here are some ways to prepare for an emergency. Have Supplies One easy thing you can do to prepare for any emergency is put together a supply [...]