20 things that turn 40 in 2020
What happened in 1980? The events, products, and services that sprang up in that year will be celebrating their 40th anniversaries in 2020. Some may seem like ancient history, while you may be surprised that […]
A full-time RVer’s tips for saving at RV parks
Travel is a pretty personal topic — and everybody travels in their own style. While a lot of people love to fly and stay in hotels, my husband and I prefer to travel in our […]
10 cool winter hobbies that will get you through to spring
Wondering what to do with yourself during the snowiest stretch of the calendar? Fear not. If there’s one thing we humans excel at, it’s devising ways to kill time. Whether you’d like to explore the […]
7 things the ’20s hold in store for baby boomers
Within 10 years, all of the nation’s 74 million baby boomers will be 65 or older. The most senior among them will be on the cusp of 85. Even sooner, by 2025, the number of […]
20 surprising uses for 7 common household items
Clark Kent. Peter Parker. They looked like ordinary guys, right? But underneath their day-to-day exteriors, they were superheroes. In their spirit, we’ve rounded up our favorite, unassuming household items — products you probably already have on […]
Is 70 the new 40?
I turn 70 next year. I’ve already noticed a significant hearing loss. With a couple of treatable chronic illnesses that won’t go away but are not debilitating, I now carry pills. It’s harder to put […]
8 tips for retirees who want to house sit abroad
Linda and Tony Granaghan spent 10 days in December in Torre del Mar, a seaside resort town nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Sierra Nevada mountains on Spain’s famed Costa del Sol. Yet the […]
43 incredible facts about Australia you may not believe are true
Australia Day celebrations this year will take a decidedly solemn turn as residents around the country reflect on the devastating bushfires that have stunned the nation and the world. Each year, Australia Day commemorates the […]
12 old-school skills becoming obsolete. Does it matter?
Our Gen Z kids and grandkids are digital natives. They can convey nuance in their text messages, effortlessly navigate wherever they want to go, and get a pizza delivered anywhere, anytime. But they’ve never learned […]
Here’s why clogs may not be your best footwear choice for the kitchen
Everyone knows chefs love a clog. But just how healthy are they for your feet and posture? A couple of years ago a report claimed the old wooden clog of the Dutch peasant actually chipped […]