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 […]
PHOTO BY KBO=BIKE What We’re Seeing on Trails and Bike Paths… Park trails and city bike paths are teeming with older adults riding E-bikes and hiking with trekking poles. by Catherine Gannon Taintor November 2022 HOP ON AN E-BIKE AND ENJOY THE RIDE. Not only are they fun, but you don’t need to be super
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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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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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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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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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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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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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PHOTO BY ANNIE SPRATT KISS Cooking: Keep Cooking Simple, Stupid Simplify meal prep, and make cooking fun again. by Catherine Gannon Taintor August 2022 Cooking is a joy—meal prep not so much. As we get older, we tire more quickly. Preparing a meal–planning, cooking, and cleaning up after a meal–can become overwhelming. What we need
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PHOTO BY KELSEY KNIGHT Host a Fun Family Holiday Party Playlists, games, holiday movies: Make it fun, and they will come by Catherine Gannon Taintor September 2022 Throwing a holiday party at our age is crazy to some. Remember, though, no one but you can create your vision of a warm, cozy, and fun gathering
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