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- A Little Bedtime Story - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Adrienne MarksI have a little story for you There’s a woman, of ‘indeterminate’ age who lives in New York. She’s happy, has a good job, great husband, children, grandchildren, friends. In other words she has to all intents and purposes and from what the outside world would consider ‘a good life’. Yet ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - Is The Flu Going Around? How To Prevent The Flu - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Darlene NorrisIs the flu going around where you live? It's definitely that time of year again--flu season! Don't just wait for the next flu bug to lay you low. Boost your immune system now by swatting that bug with these healthy tips. How To Prevent The Flu With Daily Exercise Exercise should be tops ...
Views: 1323 - Happy? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Adrienne MarksWould you say you were happy? What defines ‘happiness’ for you? Is it paying off the mortgage, having your children well and fulfilled, working hard at school or in their chosen careers? Is it being successful? In your marriage, partnership, home life, business life? Do you want more? ...
Views: 1322 - Retiring Baby Boomers Need to Learn How to Play Again - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Cathy SeversonAs baby boomers approach retirement, there is the realization they have forgotten how to play. Not to be confused with self-indulgence, play is an activity that needs to be cultivated in a whole new way. What is play? Believe it or not, baby boomers have forgotten how to play. Learning how ...
Views: 1317(1 vote) - Birthday No. 65 - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Joan LassalleMany people of the Baby Boomer generation are turning 65 this year. Some already have. I was wondering how this group of people will be celebrating their 65th birthday. Will there be a big party event, small party, no party? Or just saunter off to the senior citizen centers? Many have ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - FREEDOM - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Adrienne MarksI want to give you the gift of Freedom; Freedom from Fear Freedom from Doubt Freedom from Procrastination And I want to empower you with the ability to de-stress, relax, chill out, take action and reach your goals easily and effortlessly PHEW Bit much for a glorious Friday ...
Views: 1316 - Allowing Age to Bring out the Best in You: 11 Secrets - Embracing Age with Vitality, Optimal Health and Happiness! - by Submitted on May 11, 2017 from Julie DohertyI have some excellent news for Australian men and women around the concept of Aging. Each year millions of Australian men and women move into their senior (golden) years. I am going to reveal to you how these can be your happiest, healthiest and most rewarding years. I want to share ...
Views: 1313 - Memories: Foundations for the Future - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Sara Dillinger“Memories may be beautiful and yet, what’s too painful to remember We simply choose to forget.” I came upon an interesting article in the April 2011 issue of "Discover" magazine. The article, written by Carl Zimmer, talked about the importance of our memories. The blurb says: “Rich ...
Views: 1313 - The Importance of Acquiring the Right Crib Mattress For Your Baby - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Mariah EvansIt is critical for your baby's safety that you select a good crib mattress. The truth is, newborns are on them three quarters of the day. Crib mattress reviews are one of the normal methods utilized by people who need help in purchasing the appropriate mattress. The top-sellers to date are the ...
Views: 1313 - Retirement Planning - Your Attitudes Must Change - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Glenn Ferguson"And it is that that we must commit ourselves to change!"- Rt. Hon Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham It is not often that I am moved by what is said in parliament but this past week provided me with one of those rear moments. A moment so profound that I had to share it with you - And it may ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - Top 3 Ways to Make Your Baby Shower Cards Memorable - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Saba SalimA baby shower is all about celebrating the miracle of motherhood and the new arrival in the family. And if this is the first baby shower for you, you can’t afford to have anything that’s beyond perfection. To make the baby shower memorable, choose to customize your invitation cards, since they ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - Zarbee’s Children Cough Syrup – Sweet and Effective - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from upendra singh malikAll children are prone to get sick often. Especially during the winter season, cough and cold accompanied with sore throat is a very common thing. Falling sick is one thing, but making the children take medicines is another issue. Most medicines have a sour taste and act hard to swallow for ...
Views: 1305 - 7 Tips for Boomers To Age Well - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Susan PiergeorgeOk its official the Baby Boomers have hit middle age. Born 1946 to 1964 we have moved in to the middle part of our lives. And, being that we are known as the rebellious generation, we are likely to rebel against aging as well. Here are a few tips taken from the book, Boomer Be Well! Rebel ...
Views: 1303 - Boomers Are Changing The World AGAIN - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Carole HodgesThe generation that “Can’t Get No Satisfaction” is creating a new age of “wise elders”. For the first time in history there is a significant aging population. Yet far from being the sickly, retirement bound grandparents of the past, this generation is healthy, active and changing the world ...
Views: 1303(2 votes) - Online Business Opportunities: One Size Does Not Fit All - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Sara DillingerContrary to what the makers of cheap pantyhose and gloves would have you believe, one size does not fit all. If you’re a woman, you may have learned this hard fact of life when you hobbled yourself with a pair of pantyhose that wouldn’t pull up beyond your knees. If you’re a man, perhaps ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - 8 tips for a better kitchen - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2020 from Hotels Etc.comEating will never go out of fashion. We will always need a place in the home where we can easily and safely prepare our food. We call that place the kitchen. Here are a few tips to help make your kitchen a better, safer and more efficient place to work in. 1. Lighting is probably the most ...
Views: 1300(1 vote) - The KISS Approach - Keep It Simple & Start - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Noelene KarlsenI’ve never really made it a point to set aside time at the end of the year to reflect on the year that was, I’ve always been more excited to bet thinking of the year head & setting new goals. But I’ve realised that in spending some time reflecting on certain experiences & expressing my gratitude ...
Views: 1300(1 vote) - Getting in on the Secret: The Law of Attraction for Baby Boomer's: Part 5 - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Steve TaylorMaking the Law of Attraction Work for You, the Column- Part 5 By Steve Taylor Hello and happy winter to all of you. As I said in last weeks column, I am just looking for a little sunshine, warmth and the end of our snowy and dreary days of winter. I guess that I need to follow my own ...
Views: 1296 - Women in Retirement: Know Your Benefits in Retirement - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Judy JuricekPlanning for retirement is definitely a busy and exciting time filled with decisions. There are so many things to do and decisions to make but there is one thing that you need to make sure you know and benefits (such as life, health, dental and other insurance). Good news is that, for most ...
Views: 1295 - Have Fun Shopping for the Finest Children’s Clothes - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Dmytro FedosevTo ensure that the young ones to look good, you have to take your time looking for their attires to get something that can make them look great. The very first thing it is advisable to do is use the retailers which have the best pieces of material they will put on. This may contain quite a lot ...
Views: 1294 - 8 Things To Consider When Living With Elders - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2014 from John Anderson8 Things To Consider When Living With Elders Photo courtesy of Encompass Home Health & Hospice via Pinterest Old age manifests changes in a person’s life. During this stage, an elder needs care, love, and support from his friends and family, as well as special needs depending on their ...
Views: 1293 - Five Unique Ways Mediation Works For "Boomer Divorces" - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Allan BaronThe Divorce rate for Boomers (those born between the years of 1946 and 1964) is on a steady increase. The issues, priorities and choices made in a "Boomer Divorce" are unique to and have significant consequences not only to themselves but to their "extended family" and life long friends. While ...
Views: 1293(1 vote) - Birth control for acne - All you need to know about! - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2018 from Alvina JenniferAcne could be a serious issue for plenty of women out there. Definitely, it causes embarrassment, anxiety, social isolation among women and at the same time, can give you scar marks all over your face and skin. In several cases, women are not even employed in some industries. For the past few ...
Views: 1292 - Kids’s Designer Apparel: Break The price Myth - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Dusty MaroldaKid's designer apparel is really a expanding pattern in the current fashion developments. As married couples visit designers merchants for the most recent trendy and pretty adults' attire, they're equally considering designer child clothes. Designer kid's wear comes in a range of styles, ...
Views: 1291 - I Wanna know... - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Bonnie JoffeI Wanna know… How do you let go? As many of us “younger” Baby Boomers are getting ready to send our children off for another year of college, or perhaps for the first time, it just never seems to get any easier… at least for me. When my son decided to transfer from a more local college (60 ...
Views: 1286 - "One of My Greatest Vulnerabilities" - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2016 from Barry and Joyce VissellWhat if Joyce dies before me? This is one of my greatest vulnerabilities. Sure, I could die first. Statistically, women live longer than men. But this is not my vulnerability. My dying first brings up other feelings, like abandoning my true love, not being there to help her when she needs ...
Views: 1284 - Dental Sealants-Protect Your Teeth Against Decay - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from John MoranThe arena of dentistry has gone through a ocean change from a couple of decades. New and innovative techniques, machines and procedures came up which have assisted the population to preserve their healthy teeth for life as well as given people a brand new ray of hope who're facing an issue with ...
Views: 1282 - Do You LIKE Growing Older? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Arlene R. Taylor PhD©Arlene R. Taylor PhD “Do you like growing older?” The emphasis was definitely on the word like. Momentarily startled, I turned toward the questioner, a program participant at the EduQuest Road Scholar event for which I was the main speaker. The question had been flung in my direction ...
Views: 1282 - How To Make The Most Out Of Your Extra Time After Retirement - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2014 from Savannah CoulsenAfter decades of actively working in a profession, most people expect retirement to be an exercise in endless relaxation. Many retirees are shocked to discover that retirement is frequently boring. All the hours they used to devote to their job can’t be filled up with their old hobbies. There ...
Views: 1280 - Achieve Your Goals And Dreams By Challenging Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Marquita HeraldGoals and dreams have the power to keep you young at heart well beyond your 50’s. Unfortunately very few people get much further than stating their goals and too often become trapped in the reality between their plan and the boundaries of their comfort zone. According to Psychology Today 45% ...
Views: 1275(3 votes) - Newborn Photography Tips For Beginners - by Submitted on May 30, 2018 from Elaine PittmonNewborn photography can be a challenging task. But, mastering the skills will require a lot of practice and learning. As a photographer, you need to have a lot of patience as their models tend to be highly uncooperative and may end their photo session by crying and screaming. Perhaps, by ...
Views: 1272 - Three Forks In The Road - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Mary RaduWhich of these two questions is the one that you find yourself asking? 1) What do I want to do? 2) What will give my life meaning? In midlife we're likely to be shifting from the emphasis on doing found in the first question. We begin asking the question in a more complex way, looking ...
Views: 1271 - Save for Retirement or College? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Cindy MorusThis is part of our Financial Literacy Month Question and Answer series Question: Our children are starting high school and we want to be able to help with their college expenses. We also need to save more for our retirement. With time passing so quickly what should we do? Answer: You are in a ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - Finding Romance Online: Suggestions For Keeping It Real - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Sara DillingerLooking for love in all the wrong places? (try Facebook or an online dating site) Okay, first, I’m assuming that you are single. If you are not, if you are married, engaged, or in what your partner assumes is a committed relationship STEP AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER! Shame on you! The only way to ...
Views: 1268 - So Long Appendix - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2016 from Sally MarksThrough the years I have heard people make fun of philosophers who contemplate their navels in an ivory tower. Why an ivory tower? Maybe the lighting is better. I don’t know about you, but my belly button is a cute little “innie” and it would be hard to contemplate it properly without proper ...
Views: 1268 - The Way to Conserve on Kids Jeans - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Claudio BednarzQuestioning the best way to save on kids jeans? There is a great deal you are able to do to cut back again on clothing expenses, particularly in this economy. Kids jeans are difficult to come by at excellent costs, but you'll find several points that you can do to make sure the basic jeans in ...
Views: 1268 - I've joined the Big Boys - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Adrienne MarksChoose Behave Habits Interesting stuff. Have you been watching the latest Bob Proctor videos? They are awesome. But what I find especially interesting is that it’s what I’ve been saying for quite a while now. Nice to know that Bob and I agree; Bob Proctor calls them ‘paradigms’; ...
Views: 1267 - Boomers and Beyond - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Shirley PriceThe Baby Boomer demographics are considered those born at the end of World War 2 through to 1964. With such a huge number of the population in this group it makes you think about the type of issues that Baby Boomers are now dealing with. On one hand the older group may already be retired or ...
Views: 1266(1 vote) - Conservative Versus Liberal - A Peace Offering - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockAre liberals and conservatives opposite? If you are a conservative, does that mean that liberal ideas are opposite of yours? And if you are liberal, are conservative ideas opposite of your way of thinking? The opposite of liberalism is not conservatism - but tyranny (a form of government in ...
Views: 1265 - How to Successfully Transition Through Life - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Anthony CalabreseWhether it is if we want to continue working full-time or adjust to a less rigid schedule, or move from where we are living or pursue a passion we have always had but never had the time to fully enjoy, it is not unusual that these crossroads occur. Transitions often do not happen ...
Views: 1263(2 votes) - What do You Really Want? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Kaileen SherkWhat do you want? It seems like a simple question—and yet why does it seem so difficult to answer? I have watched my clients and potential students go through the struggle. Well, I want this… but I also want that. I want to have a successful career but what about my family? So, what I have ...
Views: 1262(8 votes) - Reinventing Yourself, Planning for Retirement - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Sharon BallThere are 76 million or more of us Baby Boomers who will be retiring between this year and 2030. Most of us aren’t a whole lot older than our Social Security system which we begun in 1935. An interesting fact is that Germany set up their old age pension in the late 1800’s. They were the ones ...
Views: 1261(1 vote) - Retired but Active: How to Stay Involved in Your Community - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyRetiring puts you at the threshold of new opportunities. Without the obligation of a regular work schedule, you’ll have time to pursue new interests and reacquaint yourself with hobbies that you’ve abandoned due to a lack of time. There are many ways to stay actively involved in your community ...
Views: 1261 - Retirement Planning for the Years to Come. - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2010 from Shirley PriceThose that plan ahead are more likely to enjoy their golden years. You can never start planning for your retirement too early. Unfortunately many in the workforce are not taking the importance of financial planning seriously enough, so when the time comes to retire many have little or no savings ...
Views: 1261(1 vote) - 3 Things You Must Know When Looking For Kids Cubby Houses - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2017 from Wajahat AliChildren cubby houses are a superb present for youngsters. Not exclusively are they an extraordinary safehouse, keeping your children engaged for a considerable length of time, they are likewise splendid for starting youngsters' creative ability. Youngsters' cubbies can come in all shapes and ...
Views: 1259 - Take care of yourself & your estate with a Last Will & Testament - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Jayne Welch, Esq.When you think about all you have accomplished in your life and all the things you hope to achieve, you might find things that need improving or that need preserving. After all, we all want to grow and develop as we go through life. But what about we die? What things can we take care of now ...
Views: 1259 - Mother & Daughter Reunions: The Holidays - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Angela WurtzelMothers, Daughters and Eating Disorders A series of articles dedicated to nurturance How do a mother’s own attitudes toward herself get passed to her children? Girls naturally identify with their mothers and this identification can become disturbed when a mother acts in ways that are ...
Views: 1256 - Suggestions For Choosing Kids Clothes From Clothes Stores - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Dmytro FedosevIn relation to garments, kids are the most favored individuals; this is because there are many kinds of garments that are meant for these individuals. When you get a baby, it is relevant that you simply ensure he/she is comfortable at no extra prices and the easiest way to ensure this is to let ...
Views: 1253 - When is a Senior in Crisis? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Bonnie JoffeWhat’s your biggest fear as you age? •Health Decline •Financial Security •Health Care affordability •Losing your home to medical bills •Watching the mental and physical decline of your spouse •Perhaps all of the above Let me illustrate a real story that is still ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - The New Retirement: Happy Days or Twilight Zone? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Cathy SeversonAs the boomers retire, they have the opportunity to enter an exciting new adventure. Without planning, this new retirement could turn into dreary nightmare. Experts have identified six key issues that are important when facing retirement. They are: wealth, health, relationships, ...
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