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Celebrations with a Twist

By Traci McBride
November 19, 2024
Does this sound familiar? We pull out our special-occasion china and serving pieces for a holiday dinner with an eye on tradition. What we end up with is a boring table and predictable place settings. The only thing that changes each year (hopefully) is the centerpiece. ...
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How are Your Older Relatives Doing?

By Meg Pauken
November 19, 2024
If you pay attention, you can get an idea of how older adults are doing when you have a conversation with them. The holidays are the perfect time to access if they need extra help. ...
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Quiet Your Mind with Meditation

By Margaret Briller
November 19, 2024
Mindfulness and meditation are two ways of coping with life stressors. That means being fully present and aware of the here and now while keeping our minds quiet. ...
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Holiday Festivals with the Grandkids

By Karen Shadrach
November 19, 2024
For grandparents, one of the greatest joys is watching the little ones discover the wonder of shopping for gifts amidst the colorful booths and bustling crowds. Their eyes grow wide as we wander down the aisles, taking in the handmade treasures on display.  ...
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Day & Night Holiday Style

By Linda Peavy
November 19, 2024
Want to dress chic and comfortably for the holidays, whether going to your office party or evening affair? These ideas will make dressing through the holidays a breeze. Show up in style all season. ...
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Tech Talk: Goodbye, Windows 10

By Tak Sato
November 19, 2024
If you guessed that end-of-life (EOL) planning refers to technology—personal computers, tablets, smartphones, or my favorite—a Chromebook—you nailed it. So, what's your plan for the end of Windows 10? ...
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Intentional Giving

By Marie Elium
November 19, 2024
People who want to support a cause often aren’t sure which group is doing a good job and if they’re handling their money responsibly. ...
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Good Gifts for Older Adults

By Marie Elium
November 19, 2024
If you’re lucky enough to have older adults in your life—and by older I mean older than you—then holiday gift-giving can be tricky. Here's a handy guide. Many of us are downsizing, or at least right-sizing. We have what we need, and usually, most of what we want. So what’s a gift-giver to do?  ...
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