2022

Woodland Elf

PHOTO BY LYNNRGARDNER Create a Holiday Woodland Elf House Outside And watch your grandkids enjoy the naughty and nice holiday elves by Catherine Gannon Taintor November 2022 HAVE A MERRY DECEMBER PLAYING OUTSIDE Children love hearing stories about tiny magical elves that live deep in the forest. Woodland elves are beautiful and dress all in […]

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Quilted placemats

Quilted placemats, table runners, hot pads, and potholder patterns Super cute, easy, and affordable gifts by Catherine Gannon Taintor November 2022 UP-TO-THE-MINUTE SMALL QUILTING PROJECT PATTERNS Quick, simple, and fun to give Insulation and material: Size: There are many patterns available online. Our editors chose patterns that are quick and simple to make. Great for

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Make a Modern Stroller Blanket

PHOTO FROM DAISY FARM CRAFTS Modern Crochet Ideas for New Baby Cute and practical. Free patterns–perfect for making a quick gift by Catherine Gannon Taintor November 2022 CREATE A STROLLER BLANKET THAT IS ADORABLE AND UP-TO-THE-MINUTE STROLLER BLANKETS DAISY FARM CRAFTS Free crochet baby blanket patterns. Many of these blankets include a crocheted toy or

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Personalize a Tabletop Christmas Tree

PHOTO BY VICTORIA HEATH Personalize a Tabletop Christmas Tree Artificial or real—an easy and affordable gift for your loved ones by Catherine Gannon Taintor November 2022 Tabletop Christmas trees to make (not buy) are thoughtful gifts that bring holiday cheer to others. A handmade tree is special because each one is unique. Create a personalized

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A Private Place Outdoors for No One but You

PHOTO BY ZANE LEE A Private Place Outdoors for No One but You Build a place to get away from a chaotic world, to be alone, to enjoy nature by Catherine Gannon Taintor October 2022 WHAT IS AN OUTDOOR SANCTUARY? Remember when you were a kid and all you wanted was a place to be

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CBD for Arthritis: Separating the Facts From the Hype

PHOTO BY CHRISTIN HUME CBD for Arthritis: Separating the Facts From the Hype A promising solution for arthritis pain and inflammation by Catherine Gannon Taintor October 2022 CBD oil is growing in popularity as a holistic way to improve the pain and inflammation of arthritis. It is marketed as a supplement and is different from

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We’ve Come a Long Way

PHOTO BY KAI PILGER We’ve Come a Long Way We grew up in the best era ever, or did we? by Catherine Gannon Taintor October 2022 THEN Embroidered jeans NOW Ripped jeans THEN Fizzies and candy cigarettes NOW Bertie Bott’s (including vomit flavor) THEN Transistor radios blaring the top ten NOW Spotify THEN White lipstick

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Is Using Social Media a Good Thing for Boomers?

PHOTO BY MERAKIST  What Do You Think? Is Using Social Media a Good Thing for Boomers? Consider the pros and cons of Boomers who use Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, then decide Some say Social Media helps older adults: Some say Some argue Social Media may: WORKS CONSULTED Bitner, Richard. “How Dangerous Is Social Media to

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A Good Life to the Very End

PHOTO BY SHARON WALDRON A GOOD LIFE TO THE VERY END Think ahead to prepare yourself to age well. by Catherine Gannon Taintor September 2022 As we baby boomers age, life will change for us. Physical and mental decline is inevitable. The question is how do we prepare ourselves for physical and mental decline in

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