Extended vacations are great and can be a fantastic way to hit the “reset” button if you’ve been feeling stressed. However, planning for a long time away from home can end up adding to your stress if you’re not careful. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be that way. With a little extra patience and preparation, you can get yourself and your home ready for a long time away. … [Read more...]
How to Thrive as an Empty Nester
Becoming an empty nester is a bittersweet thing. You love the new opportunities, freedom, and time it affords you. But you hate how much you miss your kids and caring for them every day. That said, it’s essential to focus more on the exciting opportunities to pursue an independent life if you want to get through the highs and lows of transitioning to an empty nest. Pursue … [Read more...]
Ways to Recharge and Shake Up Your Routine Any Time of Year
There comes a point every few months where you may feel the need to take a step away from work and the regular routine and go on a vacation. Some people may hesitate to take time off because they feel that they don’t have enough money to fly somewhere new or exotic. However, while distant trips are nice, you can also get the relaxation you need by taking a … [Read more...]
Hilife Garment Steamer Review | For Those Who Hate Ironing
My mother loved to iron. She even ironed sheets. But I didn’t inherit her love of it. I mostly wear no-iron clothes but that isn’t always possible. If I can find a way to avoid taking out my ironing board that doesn’t require sending my clothes to the dry cleaner, then I am happy. Hilife asked me to try out their handheld garment steamer so I thought I would give it a … [Read more...]
Have You Ever Wanted to Live in a Hippie Commune?
Did you ever dream of living the life of a hippie when you were young? I was a junior in high school in 1968 so I was a tad too young to revel in the summer of love. Still, there is no reason you can't live in a hippie-type environment or Golden Girls lifestyle now that you’re older. I’m living that life in a way. When my longtime boyfriend died, I rented a room for 6 … [Read more...]