The year has whizzed by which seems to happen more when you’re older. I’m not sure why that is, or maybe it’s just me. Our Best of Boomer Bloggers are getting ready for Thanksgiving, holiday shopping, and dealing with life in general.
Most of all we are grateful for our readers because you are what keep us writing our blogs and publishing them every week. Some of our members are on hiatus but will be back again soon.
Carol Cassara – who is in London at this very moment – I am jealous!
Would you believe Carol Cassara’s already done with her holiday shopping? She loves sharing gift ideas on her blog, and this week she discusses the challenge of gifting those who are grieving and those who are in treatment. And offers helpful ideas specifically for them.
Rita R. Robison – keeps you in the know about money
Rita R. Robison, consumer and personal finance journalist, writes about which stores are the best for Black Friday sales. A surprise, an old favorite tops the list, while pulling up in last place is a giant big box – unexpected in a way, but then, not when you think about it.
Laurie Stone will warm your heart
Laurie Stone admits it. She’s simple. That’s why Thanksgiving appeals to her. Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and the Fourth of July all have their perks, but there’s something unassuming and lovely about Thanksgiving. Here are eight things she adores…
Diane Tolley – hopefully not freezing up in Canada
The youngest daughter of Diane’s youngest daughter is learning manners.
And something else…
And then there is me – a Boomster from L.A.
I always like to share my favorite Thanksgiving recipes even though I will not be cooking this year. I’ll be visiting my son and daughter-in-law. In her family, all the men do the cooking and cleaning up. That works for me. But still, these recipes are fabulous if you are looking for something new.
You may also enjoy my updated Best Gifts for Older Women post with fun ideas for the holidays and other special occasions.
Have a safe and lovely Thanksgiving and please share these posts with your friends.
What are you grateful for? Please leave a comment below.
Carol Cassara says
Loving this edition, too, Rebec!
Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says
Thanks, Carol.
Laurie Stone says
Thank you, Rebecca!
Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says
You’re welcome, Laurie.
Rena says
A lot of wonderful women who know how to turn a phrase!
Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says
Thanks, Rena. I whole-heartedly agree.