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...]
Are You Thinking About Relocating During Retirement?
Many Baby Boomers are now considered ‘empty nesters’. If your children are grown up and gone, with families of their own, you might be thinking about relocating to a smaller place where you can enjoy retirement. In fact, 36% of Boomers will move or plan to move when they become empty nesters. But relocating comes with its own set of challenges. One study found that 6 out … [Read more...]
How to Sell Your Possessions to Unclutter Your Life
Ever since the financial crisis of 2008, I moved from a 2500 square foot home to a 1450 square foot mobile home, to a 900 square foot apartment, a 10 x 10 room in someone’s house, and finally an ADU with a roommate. (Yes, I know it was insane.) Each time, I’ve had to sell possessions, so I wouldn't clutter up my living space. I've moved 28 times in my lifetime so I'm used to … [Read more...]
Seniors Need to be Aware of Rental Scams: Here’s Why
Are you a senior looking for a place to rent? It can be dicey for anyone at any age especially if you're looking online. Rental scams are all over the Internet and if you don't watch out, you can lose a chunk of your retirement income. I was looking for an apartment to rent in Los Angeles, which is #8 on the list of the most expensive cities to live in according to … [Read more...]