Another year has rolled by, and the Best of Boomer Blogs bloggers have been enjoying the holidays. While some are cozying up to stay warm with bomb cyclones, a few of us have been guiltily basking in perfect weather. Well, maybe we don’t feel that guilty. All of us are grateful for all our readers who have stuck with us over the years. Being grateful is what the … [Read more...]
How to Survive the Holidays When You’re Stressed Out
The holidays are a difficult time of year for many people especially if they are undergoing obstacles that cause a great deal of stress. Even if your life is a bucket of roses, parties, shopping for gifts, and traveling can be overwhelming. You may have family members or friends staying at your house or may even be dealing with illness. Dr. Alyssa Dweck is a New York-based … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato and Vegetable Latkes
Latkas are a tradition during Hanukkah and I love them as much as the next person. Those luscious potato pancakes with apple sauce or sour cream are hard to pass up. However, if you're fighting a weight battle or are concerned about your cholesterol, it may be better to break with tradition a little. Traditional latke recipes are often high in … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Soup with Apple and Bourbon
I made this pumpkin soup with apple and bourbon recipe for Halloween using sweet baby pumpkins. Enjoy this Recipe! How to roast a pumpkin to make pumpkin soup Pumpkin is a superfood and healthy in so many ways. This was the first time I ever roasted a pumpkin. It's actually pretty easy, especially because I used small "sugar" pumpkins. All you … [Read more...]
Gift Ideas that Women Over 50 Will Love Year Round
If you've hit a brick wall on special-occasion or holiday gift ideas for your mom, grandma, or older female friends, you'll enjoy this gift guide. It can be a challenging task because older women often have accumulated too much stuff over the years and are looking for practical things they can truly use. The gifts I have picked out below will work for any occasion, including … [Read more...]