Downsizing Your Life

It’s the new year, time to start fresh, making resolutions for changes that contribute to our well-being. One way to do it is to make peace with our possessions and remove the unwanted clutter from our lives. In addition, as we get older, we often need to downsize. When my…

My neighbor across the street lost her husband about a year ago. The huge house she now inhabits is an awful lot of work, as is the yard. The other morning after a seven-inch snowfall, our mutual neighbor was clearing her driveway…

Don’t look now, but the year is about to end, and we will be in New Year’s Resolution time again before you know it. That means it will be time to pull out your Bucket List, Goal List, etc., to review and revamp… again. Have you ever felt like your Bucket List is on pause?

When I look back on my own downsizing journey, there are so many things I didn’t know that I wish I had known at the time. While I did get really good at figuring things out over time, it sure would have made the process a lot easier had I known…

Black Friday signals one of the biggest shopping days of the year. TV adverts, social media posts, newspapers, magazines, billboards – everywhere we turn there is someone somewhere prompting us to buy the next new thing. I don’t know about you…

Lonesome? Well, join the club. More than one in three adults over 45 is lonely, according to a survey by AARP, the American Association of Retired Persons. Are you one of them? As people retire and spouses, significant others…

Do you feel overwhelmed by the countless decisions you face every day? From the moment you crawl out of bed to the moment you put your head on the pillow at night, Psychology Today estimates that you make more than 2,000 decisions each working hour…

One of the most important steps in finding a roommate is deciding that you’re ready to do so. This step, however, often gets trampled over in the decision-making process. So, I advise women who are contemplating the roommate…

Do you find yourself mindlessly shopping online? If so, you’re not alone. This has become a growing concern for consumers of all ages. Online shopping has become an integral part of our daily lives across all generations. With just a few clicks…

I love daisies. If you ask me to name my favorite flower, a daisy is always my answer. Roses, tulips, and poppies are never mentioned, although I “like” them too. My simple flower choice is always a daisy. Ask me what my favorite scent is, I will reply sandalwood…