Mid-Year Reset: Organize Your Way to a Fresh Start

Mid-Year Reset: Organize Your Way to a Fresh Start

As we reach the midpoint of the year, it's the perfect time for a mid-year reset and organizing your way to a fresh start. We're focusing on decluttering and organizing our spaces to breathe new life into our homes and minds. It's about creating an environment that supports your goals and aspirations for the rest of the year. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase…

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Ways to Stay Healthy as We Age

Ways to Stay Healthy as We Age

Aging is a journey we're all on, but the path we take can significantly impact our quality of life. September has been designated Healthy Aging Month for twenty years, but there's no need to wait for a specific month to start. This annual event focuses on the benefits of getting older, with particular attention to the 70 million Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) and more than 65 million Generation Xers (born between 1965 and 1980), sometimes called…

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Achieving Simplicity

Achieving Simplicity

Every person views a simple life differently. For me, achieving simplicity means eliminating the unnecessary, choosing serenity over chaos, and spending time on what's important in my life—identifying what’s important and getting rid of everything else. But, achieving simplicity is a bit more complicated than that. We suggest picking one of the areas below and working through each of them as you feel comfortable. “Our life is frittered away by detail. Simplify, simplify, simplify.” — Henry David Thoreau  …

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Senior Downsizing

Senior Downsizing

Around 51% of retirees over 50 decide to move and downsize. This can be an emotional process, especially if you've lived in one place for a while. The following tips can help you decide if downsizing is right for you and make the process easier. Reasons to Downsize Weather: One study shows 25% of older adults plan to move to a warmer climate. Logistics: Stairs, long driveways, outdated bathrooms, and other infrastructure can make it harder to age in…

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Tackling Spring Cleaning This Year

Tackling Spring Cleaning This Year

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  • Post last modified:March 21, 2024

Spring cleaning your entire home can feel overwhelming. You'll ensure it all gets done by breaking it down into smaller chunks. Start by making a plan you can stick to, with different rooms and tasks for each one. Start by decluttering and gathering your cleaning supplies for each room before you start.  Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something we have recommended. This commission…

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