I grew up thinking that if I was a good person, all good things would come to me. That was a combination of what I took from my teachers and my parents. I was taught to be obedient, take direction, complete my tasks, not complain, and be on time. There was never any encouragement for taking initiative, in fact, that was discouraged. I was … [Read more...]
Retire at 70? What Most People Forget
Planning on retiring at 70 or later? More and more people are. That way they expect to have enough saved to retire on. I see a flaw in that plan that I think many people are overlooking: to be healthy enough to work until age 70, you'll need a strong, healthy body. I know a lot of people in their 60's who have either retired or are still … [Read more...]
How to Check on the Elderly on Hot Days
During these hot days you often hear it's important to check on the elderly. But they don't tell you why! With my mom and my mother-in-law in their 90's I'm learning why. 1. One of the biggest problems is that older people get dehydrated. Younger people forget to drink enough water too, but the complications for the elderly can be extreme, … [Read more...]
Gatorade Clone Recipe: Easy and Cheap!
With all of the high heat this summer, it's really important to hydrate. Dehydration can cause a lot of problems, so prevent it by drinking plenty of water. Also try this recipe that is like many of the sports drinks you can buy to replace electrolytes. This one won't taste exactly like Gator Ade, but it will do the job for much less money!Basic … [Read more...]
The Most Important Skill to Master: Being Happy with Yourself
It's part of our culture to always try to improve ourselves. That can be a strength, but it can also set us up for always feeling "not good enough."How many people do you know who are watching their weight? Personal finance bloggers, myself included, are always touting ways to improve your finances and live better for less. Not gardening? Not … [Read more...]
Are You a Hipster?
Probably not. I kept hearing about "hipsters" on a recent visit to Houston. I asked my 20-something daughter and son for a definition. They came up with some things that confused me at first. Here's what they said.1. cares about the environment2. is well educated3. keeps up with politics4. likes to wear vintage clothes from resale shops5. … [Read more...]
The 20% Rule; Can It Help You?
Humans don't like change. It takes adjustment. We like being as comfortable as possible and that means no change to most of us. I'm human. I don't like having to make big changes. Somehow I can trick my mind to accepting change when I consider just "20% change." I don't know why, but that 20% just seems acceptable.I'd always heard to keep … [Read more...]
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