I got to try out a Baketivity Baking Kit for Grinch-style green-filled Donuts. The company sells subscription baking kits that let you share the love of baking with your grandkids or any other kid you love. Each kit comes with most of the ingredients pre-measured and ready to go. The only things you may need to provide are butter, eggs, cooking spray, or milk, and … [Read more...]
Siphonysta Siphon Coffee Brewing System Review
There are many ways to brew a cup of Joe like French Press, pour-over, drip, and expresso, which I was already familiar with. However, I had never heard of siphon brewing until I was invited to a special press event in Los Angeles, along with other writers, to watch a demo of the Siphonysta coffeemaker. We were treated to a lovely morning of coffee tasting and met with … [Read more...]
The Best Etsy Gifts for Women Over 50 for 2024
Shopping in malls and even online can sometimes be generic and not unique. Etsy is a huge online shopping site that offers handmade and vintage items, crafts, and artist-made products that are creative and ideal for individualists looking for styles and decor that reflect their personalities. All of its vendors are small business owners so when you shop with them, you are … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Getting Into the Holiday Spirit
Our Baby Boomer bloggers are deep into thinking about the holidays with only 2 weeks left until Christmas. They are discussing shopping ideas, food, and spending money. But the ever-present COVID situation is still in the background causing us to tweak how we celebrate. So, let’s first address the elephant in the room or the elf on the shelf Tom from Sightings Over Sixty … [Read more...]
Why a Gift of Experience is the BEST Present Ever
Do you ever find it hard to shop for gifts? It can be especially difficult if that person has everything they need or want. For myself, I love getting a gift that gives me an experience rather than receive a mediocre material object that I have to shove in a drawer. Although it's the thought that counts, I can’t tell you how many oddball gifts I’ve received over the years … [Read more...]
