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Does Owning and Caring for Less Stuff Mean Less Stress?

By C. Coles September 19, 2021

I’ve always been somewhat of a minimalist myself, so my own experiences probably aren’t a good representation of the whole. After all, me being more comfortable and less agitated when my living space is small and devoid of clutter…

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Are You Ready for a Roommate in Your 60s? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself

By Riley Gibson August 27, 2021

Having a roommate is probably something you haven’t done since your college years. But four decades after hanging up their caps and gowns, many people are considering it again. A 2018 AARP survey found significant interest in homesharing…

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“Back to School” Season is Not Just for Kids… Why Older Adults Are Also Embracing Education Again

By Terri Edmund August 25, 2021

Summer’s not nearly over and we’re bombarded with back-to-school ads. It’s an exciting time for school kids – time for new clothes and supplies, for moving up to the next grade and reconnecting with friends. One thing I miss about formal…

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Can We Truly Reconnect with Lost Moments from the Past

By Delia Lloyd August 04, 2021

Lockdown has afforded all of us an opportunity to reflect on who we are, what our priorities are, and what we’d like to change in our lives. I have some good friends here in London, for example, who just got married after being together for 32 years…

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Do Memories Make or Take Our Freedom?

By Chris Hilicki July 30, 2021

Lately, my friends have been decluttering their places and spaces. Good for them! Breaking FREE from our old stuff isn’t easy but it feels great when we do. It feels like a slice of freedom. Everything from closets and garages…

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Bored with Everyday Life? 5 Easy and Fun Ideas to Get Your Sparkle Back After 60

By Marcia Smalley July 17, 2021

Most of us feel grateful. We’ve come far and lived long. Yet all of us are human. So even amidst all that gratitude, we can occasionally feel antsy. Restless. I daresay, bored. Although now in our 60s, we can morph into those blasé children we were when…

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Need to Get the Clutter Out? Find a Clutter Buddy!

By Fran Braga Meininger April 25, 2021

Which door do you dread opening? Is it your clothes closet, the linen closet, the kitchen pantry, or perhaps the one to the back seat of your car? We all have those places where we stuff, hoard and ignore clutter, and they mock us every time we walk by…

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2 Simply Fantastic Websites to Help You Embrace a Minimalist Lifestyle

By Karen Venable April 05, 2021

Minimalism is a cool trend. I truly believe that minimalist living is something that Boomer women, especially, should look into. After years of home making, traveling, careers, and maybe children and grandchildren, chances are we’ve accumulated…

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5 Undercover Sources of Stress… and What to Do About Them!

By Jessica Hegg March 20, 2021

Oftentimes our bodies can physically manifest feelings of stress and anxiety before we even realize that is what’s happening – upset stomach, headaches, increased blood pressure, tense muscles and back aches. It’s not pretty…

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Are Your Mementos Manageable?

By Lesley Spellman March 06, 2021

Imagine the scene – your birthday comes round, and you are so happy to have had lots of lovely cards sent to you. They sit on your mantelpiece, you truly enjoy looking at them, and then a couple of weeks down the line, it’s time to take them down…

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