Personalized Ornaments For You Review

Posted On: 11.8.2018 By: Tammy | No Comments

I simply LOVE this time of year!!! The holidays are so much fun with my grandchildren. <3

Even though I have plenty of ornaments and decorations, I always find myself in the Christmas department in whatever store I happen to be at. I’m always shopping for new decor for my tree/s. lol =)

This year – 2018, I was overjoyed to get a special email about a collaboration from PersonalizedOrnamentsForYou.com. Stephanie was so kind to offer me a $50 Gift Certificate to shop on their site for a return review about the personalized ornaments and their website.

Let me tell you…I had some fun shopping for those ornaments! <3

The website has a wide variety to choose from. I personally like their dog and cat ornaments. I especially like how they’ll add a paw print on the product for FREE! Those are adorable.

I promptly received the ornaments of my choosing. Speedy turn around for what I had ordered.

 

And hey…about the products themselves —

Excellent quality! When you hold these products in your hands, you can feel how sturdy they are.

They are also, larger than what I expected. That’s always a plus.

In addition, you can definitely tell that a lot of detail went into creating these adorable ornaments.

I WILL gladly be a return shopper!

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The website is very well put together. PersonalizedOrnamentsForYou.com has it all properly laid out for you.

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The collection categories are on the left, and the top menu has all the essential links…About, Contact, FAQ, Shipping Info, and Their Blog.

In addition, the site has a lengthy category list. Everything from parents, grandparents, animals, graduation, birthday, baby, patriotic, occupation, religious, teacher, retirement, engagement, and many more.

I really love the Christmas Countdown at the top of the site, where it has days, hours, minutes and seconds. Charming idea!

 

I think the best feature that Personalized Ornaments For You has is remaining on-trend. The staff is consistently searching for all the new trends for their products and adding new themes to add to their Christmas Ornament Collection

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Excellent website to shop for the holiday season!
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Happy Holidays To You All! <3

Have fun shopping! =)

I was not compensated for this review, except for receiving the $50 gift certificate

Thank you for reading! And please, give Personalized Ornaments For You some love on their Facebook Page. <3

 

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Empty Nesters? 4 Ways To Network Back Into the Workforce

Posted On: 11.1.2018 By: Tammy | No Comments

If you have spent the last decade or two raising your children or grandchildren, it is time to applaud your efforts. It is an extremely rewarding process, and you should feel proud of your accomplishments. <3

 

 

 

At the same time, you may now be ready to get out of the house and back into the workforce. There are some ways to do that effectively, helping to bring fulfillment back to your home during this empty nest period.

 

Keep reading to learn about four ways to network yourself back into the workforce

 

Evaluate Your Skills

This is the time for you to be honest with yourself. If you have not worked for two decades, your skills might be a bit outdated. That is ok. Look for what you are good at, taking it account what you have learned while being a parent/grandparent, and attempt to mold that into a job that fits your abilities and interests.

Refresh Your Interviewing Skills

Part of getting a job today still involves a series of interviews. This can be quite the intimidating process if you have not been on such an interview in more than 20 years. Do not despair. You simply need to practice. There are some great sites online that will provide you with the types of questions that employers ask today.

Get comfortable with the process and you will make a great first impression when you meet with a prospective employer.

Consider Becoming a Property and Casualty Insurance Agent

Many people have a real estate background. If that is you, consider becoming a property and casualty insurance agent. You will find that the real estate industry has remained relatively the same through the years in terms of how business is conducted. Finding the right insurance network is important.

This is a great way to get back out into the community, meet with people, and help provide them with the insurance coverage that they need.

Brush Up On Technology

If you haven’t noticed, technology has changed quite a bit since you began raising your children. If many of the advances made in society have passed you by, now is the time to go back and learn.

Do not be afraid to embrace technology, as almost every job today relies upon it. This will help you get the job that you really want. These are four ways that you can effectively get back into the workforce.

 

There is a job out there for you, so now is the time to prepare yourself to go and get it

 

While you may not have worked for quite some time, you have marketable skills that an employer wants. Be confident and begin the job search process today.

Thank you for reading! Care to share any additional ideas for getting back into the workforce? I’d love to hear from you! =)

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Happy Halloween and a Few Spooktacular Quotes

Posted On: 10.30.2018 By: Tammy | No Comments

The longer I have my grandchildren, the more I’m liking Halloween. <3 <3

I definitely decorate for fall a lot more than I used to; and that gets me excited about the fun, October holiday. =)

 

 

 

I hope you like the below quotes and pics I have to share with you today

 

But I love Halloween, and I love that feeling: the cold air, the spooky dangers lurking around the corner. – Evan Peters

Quote and Photo Credit: Evan Peters http://sumo.ly/xYwb via @sayingimages On Twitter and Facebook

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Halloween is not only about putting on a costume, but it’s about finding the imagination and costume within ourselves. Elvis Duran

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Halloween is an opportunity to be really creative Judy Gold

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If human beings had genuine courage, they’d wear their costumes every day of the year, not just on Halloween Douglas Coupland

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A grandmother pretends she doesn’t know who you are on Halloween Erma Bombeck

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I also wanted to share a blog post back in 2011 ~~ My Grandson Was Almost 1 -1/2 yrs. Old!

Awesome Halloween With My Grandson

Happy Halloween!

Have fun ya’ll, and ABOVE ALL, please be safe!! <3

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The Benefits of Yoga and Meditation for Seniors (and How to Get Started)

Posted On: 10.29.2018 By: Tammy | No Comments

 Written by: Harry Cline

While you may think of yoga and meditation as hippy stuff, you should seriously consider these healthy habits if you’re approaching or already in your senior years. There are an estimated 2.9 million people over the age of 55 who benefit from a regular yoga practice.

 

 

It’s a low-impact workout that emphasizes listening to your body’s needs, so it can help build strength, balance, and flexibility without risking injury.

 

Yoga and meditation can help with various problems including substance abuse and addiction. For many people in addiction recovery, having a good relationship with the physical self is just as important as the spiritual one. A yoga practice and regular meditation help relieve stress and promote mindfulness, which can make every day more enjoyable. Many people find that yoga and meditation help when it comes to pain relief and tolerance, as well. Additionally, yoga and meditation provide a sense of empowerment that maintains a healthy self-esteem.

 

What Is Yoga?

Yoga is a 26,000-year-old practice that originated during India’s Golden Age. Since then, it’s branched out to different ways of practice with their own specific intentions. Generally, yoga involves holding specific positions or “poses” while focusing and maintaining breath.

 

While in the West it’s often considered just as a form of exercise, there is actually a philosophy and spirituality to yoga as well

 

What Is Meditation?

Meditation is a mental exercise that allows a person to regulate their attention, calm the mind, and introspect. Regular meditation improves a person’s health, wellness, performance, focus, memory, creativity, and self-control. There are many ways a person can meditate.

The more common image we conjure up is of a meditating person being still in a seated position for a set amount of time. However, one can also practice a kind of moving meditation, including yoga.

Setting Up a Yoga or Meditation Space

Before you dive into yoga and meditation, it’s helpful to create a quiet, relaxing spacein your home where you can practice. The location of this space is up to you; however, it should ideally be somewhere away from distractions.

You might consider a spot with a view of nature, if possible, or include some green potted plants or gentle candles to help soothe your mind

 

Starting Yoga and Meditation as a Senior

Many people are nervous about starting a yoga practice, unsure if it’s for them. But yoga is for people of all ages. Most classes welcome anyone, whether you’re younger, a grandparent, or have certain physical limitations. You can do yoga standing up, sitting in a chair, or resting on your back. It’s all about finding what works best for you.

If you are completely new to yoga, it may be helpful to attend a class at a local studio or at your gym. When you go to a yoga class, the instructor can help you when it comes to refining your poses and encouraging breath.

Remember: Not all yoga classes are the same. Seniors should avoid advanced classes and heated styles like Bikram yoga.

Look for classes labeled as beginner and for styles like “hatha,” “Iyengar,” and “restorative” yoga.

It often helps to learn a few basic poses before you attend your first yoga class:

⦁ Mountain Pose, or Tadasana, is the foundational pose for all other standing poses.
⦁ Tree Pose, or Vriksasana, increases strength and stability in the legs.
⦁ Low Lunge Pose, or Anjaneyasana, releases tension and strengthens the hips.
⦁ Bridge Pose, or Setu Bandha Sarvangasana, keeps the spine flexible.
⦁ Legs Up the Wall Pose, or Viparita Karani, is helpful in relieving anxiety, mild depression, insomnia, digestive problems, varicose veins, menopausal symptoms, and tired legs.

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While there are meditation classes you can take, it’s definitely not something you have to take classes to learn how to do. You can find guided meditations online through various sources. There are even apps that help you build your practice. However, all you really need is a nice, quiet space where you can sit undistracted and focus inward.

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When you start your meditation, sit down on a cushion or pillow and set a timer to your desired amount of time. Keep your back straight and soften your gaze. It may help to light a candle that you can focus on. Bring your attention to your breath and allow yourself to simply release any thoughts or sensations you become aware of. The mind will wander — just bring your attention back to your breath when you start to notice it. Most importantly, be kind to yourself as you improve your overall practice.

Yoga and meditation are healthy habits that help parents, grandparents, and caregivers live better lives. Yoga classes are very helpful for beginners to ensure that they are doing the poses in a safe and effective manner. Meditation, however, can be started at any time. Start today!

*** Harry Cline is creator of NewCaregiver.org and author of the upcoming book, The A-Z Home Care Handbook: Health Management How-To’s for Senior Caregivers. As a retired nursing home administrator, father of three, and caregiver to his ninety-year-old uncle, Harry knows how challenging and rewarding caregiving can be. He also understands that caregiving is often overwhelming for those just starting out. He created his website and is writing his new book to offer new caregivers everywhere help and support.

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Grandparenting Tips and a Wish List From The Heart (Future)

Posted On: 10.4.2018 By: Tammy | No Comments

As I sit here at my desk…11:50 AM after, drinking my coffee, paying some bills, doing 3 loads of laundry, and a few other chores for the day, I began to think about my grandchildren; as I often do. <3 <3

I began to contemplate ahead to their future. This thinking pattern had me dwelling about prom, high school, dating, arguments with Mom and Dad, romantic summers and makeup for my granddaughter, girl problems for my grandson, career decisions, car purchases, iPhones, relationships, marriage, bullying,…well, I think you got all those pictures swarming in your heads.??

At least, I hope! lol

 

So, what did all this brainstorming about the (particular) contents above accomplish? What about that (wish list)? And furthermore, those tips??

Well, let’s back up just a bit… Let me tell you something! =)

BOTH my grandkids are as smart as tacks beyond their years!

I strongly believe that (they) are quite secured with powerful wills and fearless spirits.

I also believe that they have spent their share of time thinking about their future and what they will be doing as adults; especially my sweet grandson. My grands are 8 and 5, and growing way too FAST!!! 🙁

Considering (career decisions), I’ve heard my oldest grandchild say, “I want to be a (crop farmer)” and my youngest one say, “I want to be a (vet)”

Both of those choices have a colossal of possibilities, and even MORE aspiring choices in relation to those fields.

Grandma isn’t worried in the least, because she knows they will be good at anything they decide as careers.

However, their choices could change, and change again, and YET, again before they commit! My grandchildren could even spread their wings and explore multiple advancements. They are young and have quite a long time to consider the variables.

Now, getting back to that “wish list” before I lose my train of thought here…

Well, my thoughts are all over the place!! Having said that; it is NOT my intention to make this post essentially on (career picks). 😉

This leads me to consider my health more and more. Yes, Grandma certainly needs to be, and stay healthy in order to be around when all these things take place for sure!!!

So, what’s a wish list have to do with all this?

My wish list is the assorted things that I want to be able to talk about with my grandchildren.

More to the point; I want (them) to WANT to talk about those things (with me). To share tips with them, my thoughts, and my advice.

Important Note: I do realize that I’m not an expert when it comes to grandparenting tips. 😉

*** ~~ While this is ultra important to me; I also realize it may be too tall of an order to become a reality.

In addition, Their parents NEED to be present and have their opinions, their thoughts, their own tips and advice known when discussing those important topics.
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All these elements will mold these (2) little people into responsible adults in tomorrow’s society…(whatever that may be). LOL ~~ With how things are going in this world today; it’s hard telling what our society will be like. 😉

Personally, I hope Jesus comes back by then…seriously.

I still have a wish list regardless. My grandkids could talk with me, AND Mom and Dad also!

The Updated List Consists Of: (I want my grands to seek advice, and tips about the following subjects from me).

1) Makeup and skin care advice: My Granddaughter

Well…of course, this would be on top of the list! LOL <3 While, I sure hope she goes to her mom for beauty advice as well. Her Momma is beautiful BTW! <3

2) Girl problems: My Grandson

Now, I can already see him going to his dad for advice about this; that’s for sure! However, I do hope that he will come to me for a tip or two. 🙂

3) Prom: My Granddaughter

I would LOVE to get the chance to make her dress. I used to sew A LOT!! I even made my dress for my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary party. I still don’t know what happened to that dress! 🙁

4) Bullying: Both My Grandson and Granddaughter

I’m not the bullying expert at all!! However, since I’ve been through it myself, I do hope I get the chance to give some advice…(if the need arises). I certainly hope it doesnt! <3<3

5) Career advice: Both My Grandson and Granddaughter

I do hope they both have their decisions made way ahead of time. With (most) kids, they end up changing their minds a dozen times; and that’s ok. That is the norm. With that being said; I would be ecstatic if they would pop their heads in the house and seek a little advice!

6) Grandchildren: Both My Grandson and Granddaughter

I certainly hope I get the chance to lend some tips and advice along the way. More IMPORTANTLY; <3 I hope I'm still living when my great grandchildren are born. <3

A Grandmother Can Dream Can’t She?!

What are your thoughts?

Thank you for reading!

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5 Reasons We Need Grandparents More Than Ever

Posted On: 10.1.2018 By: Tammy | No Comments

5 reasons we need grandparents

(Summary:
Here are the reasons why we need our grandpa and grandma more than ever.)

“A grandparent is a little bit parent, little bit teacher and a little bit best friend.”
 Anonymous

Having grandparents is one of the most blessed things in life. They nurture you with their life experiences and knowledge. Nothing is as encouraging as their kind words during the tough times.

They are the window to your parent’s childhood. They are the perfect companion to play with. Above all, they love you unconditionally.

 

This way, grandparents play the role of a guide, a motivator and a friend in one’s life. However, their role has become more important than ever in today’s scenario. Kids are getting into depression due to the maladjustment between their parents or unpleasant events like divorce and bullying. Adults are prone to drugs and crime.

Here is why we need someone with a grey hair by our side

Grandparents Have a Greater Influence on Their Grandchildren’s Lives

Several studies conclude that adult grandchildren are more likely to be influenced by their grandparent’s beliefs and values. They transmit the values and ethics of social order to their grandchildren. According to a recent AARP survey, 78% grandparents say they have taught values to their grandchildren.

Grandparents are Good Teachers:

From teaching values, good manners to some important skills, grandparents are a great mentor to their grandchildren. Their experience lets you overcome dilemma or stressful events.

 

Grandparents are Encouraging and Supportive:

Grandparents act as an extra layer of support during your tough times. Close relationships with grandparents help kids deal with behavioral and emotional problems occurring during the teenage years. Grandparents listen to their concerns, encouraging kids to open up and share their difficulties with their grandparents.

Grandparents Bridge Generation Gaps:

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When grandparents are involved in the lives of children, it helps create a link between the old and the young.

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This is extremely important because so often it is a misunderstanding that leads to social divisions in society. When young people mix up with their elders, it creates a strong bonding which eliminates the problems occurring due to the difference in attitudes. And it also benefits the society as a whole.

Grandparents Create Family Bonds and Pass On the Traditions:

Grandparents pass on the traditions and values what they have received from their elders. They make family bonds and encourage family reunion. You grow up with those values, traditions, and bonds. They hope that the same things will be instilled in the generation after you.

So you must have understood why grandparents matter more than ever in today’s scenario.

 

They are amazing people and play an important role in the lives of their grandchildren.

However, they need your love, care, affection and time too. If they are living alone and are not able to take care of themselves, consider a good home service for them.

Author Biography:

Sofia Fox is a passionate individual who loves to write about trending topics related to senior’s health and parenting .She is a born traveler. She started her career in 2001 as a freelancer, and now she is working as a General Manager in Affinity Home Care.

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7 Simple Strategies to Save Money on Groceries

Posted On: 07.10.2018 By: Tammy | 2 Comments


І usеd tо wоrk аt Тrаdеr Јое’s, уоu knоw, thаt рlасе whеrе еvеrуоnе sееms lіkе thеу’rе hаvіng tоо muсh fun? То bе hоnеst, І rеаllу lіkеd wоrkіng thеrе; оnе оf thе funnеst rеtаіl јоbs І еvеr hаd. Вut іt аlsо ореnеd mу еуеs uр tо hоw реорlе wаstеd sо muсh mоnеу аt grосеrу stоrеs. Аnd іt аlsо gаvе mе sоmе hеlрful іnsіght оn wауs tо sаvе mоnеу.

Тhеre are еаsу hасks оnсе уоu lеаrn tо usе thеm, аnd sооn уоu’ll bе sреndіng lеss оn еасh fооd run уоu mаkе.

Lооk tо thе Васk оf Ѕhеlvеs

Оnе оf mу dutіеs (аmоng mаnу) wаs tо stосk thе shеlvеs, аnd іt wаs аn еаsу tаsk. Вut whеn І fіrst stаrtеd stосkіng рrоduсе, suсh аs bаgs оf kаlе, sріnасh, оr саrrоts іntо thе shеlvеs, mу mаnаgеr tаught mе tо рut thе оnеs lаbеlеd wіth а lаtеr ехріrаtіоn dаtе uр іn thе frоnt, аnd thе оnеs thаt wеrе nеw іn thе bасk.

Whеn уоu’rе shорріng fоr рrоduсе (оr аnу реrіshаblе іtеms, lіkе mеаt), mаkе surе thаt уоu tаkе thе tіmе tо сhесk thе dаtеs аnd rеасh fоr thе bасk. Тhеn уоu wоn’t bе brіngіng fооd hоmе thаt’s rеаdу tо gо bаd, tаkе іt оut а fеw dауs lаtеr tо сооk, аnd rеаlіzе іt’s аlrеаdу sроіlеd.

Тhіs іs оnе оf thе grеаt аnd еаsу wауs tо sаvе mоnеу whеn shорріng.

Κnоw Whаt’s Rеаllу Оrgаnіс

Іt turns оut thаt еvеn thоugh sоmеthіng іs lаbеlеd оrgаnіс, іt sоmеtіmеs dоеsn’t еvеn mеаn аnуthіng. Fоr іnstаnсе, уоu соuld buу оrgаnіс mushrооms fоr $4.99 оr sаvе уоursеlf thе mоnеу аnd buу rеgulаr mushrооms fоr $2.99 whісh аrе bаsісаllу thе sаmе. Сеrtаіn рrоduсе usеs lіttlе tо nо реstісіdеs whеn grоwіng, lіkе mushrооms whісh аrе аll grоwn іnsіdе іn а соntrоllеd еnvіrоnmеnt; nо nееd fоr реstісіdеs (оr thеіr skіn іs thісk еnоugh, lіkе а wаtеrmеlоn, thаt реstісіdеs аrеn’t еvеn аblе tо rеасh thе іnsіdе).

Тhаnkfullу thеrе’s а lіst оf whаt tо buу аnd whаt nоt tо buу оrgаnіс. Аnd knоwіng thіs іs оnе оf thе grеаt wауs tо sаvе mоnеу.

Whаt ΝОТ tо Вuу Оrgаnіс:

Мushrооms, аvосаdоs, ріnеаррlе, оnіоns, mаngо, аsраrаgus, swееt реаs, kіwі, саbbаgе, рарауа, wаtеrmеlоn, brоссоlі, аnd swееt роtаtоеs.

Whаt Yоu Ѕhоuld Вuу Оrgаnіс:

(а.k.а. “Тhе Dіrtу Dоzеn”): Ѕtrаwbеrrіеs, аррlеs, nесtаrіnеs, реасhеs, сеlеrу, grареs, сhеrrіеs, sріnасh, tоmаtоеs, swееt bеll рерреrs, сhеrrу tоmаtоеs, аnd сuсumbеrs.

Lаst Тір оn Вuуіng Оrgаnіс:

Веfоrе mаkіng а fіnаl dесіsіоn оn thе рrоduсе уоu’rе buуіng, сhесk оut thе оrgаnіс рrоduсе аs wеll. Ѕоunds соuntеr іntuіtіvе, but sоmеtіmеs сеrtаіn оrgаnіс fооds аrе сhеареr.

Lооk Веlоw Еуе Lеvеl

Whеn wоrkіng аt Тrаdеr Јое’s, І lеаrnеd thаt sоmе оf thе mоst ехреnsіvе іtеms аrе аt еуе lеvеl. Ѕо lеt’s sау уоu’rе shорріng fоr соffее (оr whаtеvеr nесеssіtу уоu саn thіnk оf.. Соffее’s а nесеssіtу rіght?), wеll thе fіrst thіng уоu sее іs аt еуе lеvеl, thеrеfоrе, mаkіng іt thе еаsіеst thіng tо grаb аnd gо.

Вut оnе оf thе grеаt wауs tо sаvе mоnеу іs tо lооk dоwn. Ѕоmе оf thе сhеареr орtіоns (thаt аrе аlmоst аlwауs thе sаmе), аrе gоіng tо bе а fеw shеlvеs undеr еуе lеvеl. Іt’s аn еаsу hасk tо rеmеmbеr, еvеn іf уоu’rе іn а rush.

Оnе Іmрulsе Рurсhаsе

Тrаdеr Јое’s іs FULL оf іmрulsе рurсhаsеs, аs аrе mаnу grосеrу stоrеs. Аnd thеу еsресіаllу gеt уоu rіght аt thе саsh rеgіstеr (lіkе wіth ТЈ’s swееt srіrасhа bасоn јеrkу… оh gоsh). Νоw І wоuld usuаllу sау, “Rеsіst! Dоn’t dо іt!” Вut thаt dоеsn’t аlwауs hеlр. Іnstеаd, І’m gоіng tо suggеst thаt уоu gеt јust оnе (rеlаtіvеlу іnехреnsіvе) іmрulsе рurсhаsе.

Rеаsоn fоr thіs?

Wеll іt’s twо fоld; fіrst оf аll, sоmе оf us аrе аblе tо rеsіst а tіmе оr twо аnd thеn wе mіght fееl аs thоugh wе dеsеrvе tо gеt а fеw thіngs thаt аrеn’t оn оur lіst sіnсе wе’vе bееn sо gооd (оr уоu јust fееl рlаіn rеstrісtеd whеn shорріng). Ѕо gеttіng оnе іmрulsе рurсhаsе аllоws уоu tо nоt gо оvеrbоаrd, but stіll gеt sоmеthіng уоu lіkе.

Ѕесоnd, уоu hаvеn’t rеаllу grоwn іntо thе аbіlіtу tо sау nо tо іmрulsе рurсhаsеs whеn shорріng, аnd thаt’s оk. Вut іn gеttіng јust оnе іmрulsе рurсhаsе, уоu’rе sаtіsfуіng thе раrt оf уоu thаt fееls lіkе уоu nееd sоmеthіng fun tо tаkе hоmе аnd snасk оn, but уоu’rе nоt оvеrsреndіng аt thе stоrе.

Аlwауs, Аlwауs Наvе а Рlаn

Аnd whаt gоеs аlоng wіth thіs іs аlwауs shорріng wіth а lіst…nо mаttеr whаt.

Dоn’t bе suсkеrеd іntо buуіng sоmеthіng оn sаlе јust bесаusе іt’s оn sаlе. Оn оссаsіоn, І wіll lооk аt а grосеrу stоrе flуеr tо sее іf whаt І nееd іs оn sаlе, but оthеrwіsе, І stісk wіth mу lіst. Νоt bесаusе mу lіst іs mаdе uр оf іdеаl rесіреs thаt І nееd tо fіnd thе іngrеdіеnts fоr, but іt’s fіllеd wіth frugаl stарlеs thаt І knоw І саn mаkе strеtсh іn mаnу dіffеrеnt wауs.

Rеwаrds Рrоgrаm

Νоw І dіdn’t lеаrn thіs frоm wоrkіng аt Тrаdеr Јое’s (sіnсе ТЈ’s dоеsn’t hаvе оnе), but І dіd lеаrn thіs frоm shорріng еlsеwhеrе. Ѕо уеs, уоu саn сut соuроns оr usе Ѕhорulаr, but whу nоt аdd оn уоur lосаl grосеrу stоrе’s rеwаrds рrоgrаms tо сut bасk mоrе соsts. Іt’s nоt а сrеdіt оr dеbіt саrd, аnd іt’s оnе оf thе bеst wауs tо sаvе mоnеу оn grосеrіеs.

І’vе bееn аblе tо sаvе а lоt оf mоnеу bу јоіnіng а rеwаrds рrоgrаm аt thе stоrе. І gеt tо tаkе раrt іn аll оf thоsе dеаls аnd sаvе sоmе mоnеу. Тhіnk оf іt thіs wау, thе stоrе іs bаsісаllу gіvіng sоmе оf уоur mоnеу bасk tо уоu bу thе tіmе уоu swіре уоur rеwаrds саrd.

Іt wаs іntеrеstіng іn mу tіmе wоrkіng аt Тrаdеr Јое’s tо sее hоw реорlе wаstеd mоnеу аnd lеаrnіng frоm іt. Аnd јust usіng а fеw оf thеsе tірs саn рrеvеnt уоu frоm сrіngіng аt thе tоtаl оn уоur rесеірt. Ѕо еvеn іf уоu’rе іn а hurrу, usіng thеsе sіх wауs tо sаvе mоnеу оn grосеrіеs dоеsn’t tаkе muсh tіmе аt аll аnd саn hеlр уоu stау оn budgеt.

Νоw І hоре thеsе tірs wеrе hеlрful аnd іf уоu hаvе аnу tірs уоursеlvеs оn wауs tо sаvе mоnеу аt thе grосеrу stоrе, еmаіl mе оr lеt mе knоw іn thе соmmеnts bеlоw! І’d lоvе tо hеаr whаt уоu dо!

My name is Dave, and I am a little bit over 60 and I have been trading Stocks, Options and Forex for over 19 years. I have a Master’s Degree in finance and my favorite hobby is collecting watches. (Don’t laugh, but I currently own 40 watches…it’s maybe a bit of a problem, but I’m getting help lol.) My second passion is sharing finance news on my blog.

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5 Summer Motivators For Grandmas That Choose To Stay Fit and Active

Posted On: 05.21.2018 By: Tammy | No Comments

Photo Credit: jules-robson [dot] com

My big fear with being a grandma is that my grandkids will forget me someday. I’m currently a constant presence in their lives. However, we just never know when that privilege could be taken away. I’m still going strong today, but we just don’t know when our number is up in this life, do we? 😉

This grandmother is working out daily and doing her best to stay (active) with her grandchildren. When she says (active), she means ANY activity that her grandchildren may be doing. It doesn’t always have to be sport related or a (moving) activity.

10 Examples

* A Simple Game of Catch
* Running
* Board Games
* Word Games — Such as; I Spy With My Little Eye Game….a FAVORITE with the grandkids. <3
* Reading
* Walking
* Drawing
* 4 Wheeler Riding
* Spelling B
* Baking – My Sweet Granddaughter LOVES to Bake!

So, the mind needs to be just as active. — I think you get my drift… =)

I sometimes get a little lazy and choose to not workout on a particular day…or even do my work online. Yes! It happens sometimes. =( lol

So, let’s kick it into high gear…

The Following Motivators Help Keep Me On My Toes – (most times). lol

1) Include Variety In Working Out

I workout daily…however, there are lots of other things to do that would add a considerable amount of variety. This includes speed walking, aerobics, strength training, crunches, lunges, etc…

2) Remain Social

This includes doing things with friends and family, and (for me), staying active with my YouTube content creating, and on social networks.

3) Keep The Brain Active

There are so many things we can do to keep our brain (and body) ACTIVE!!!
You can find quite a few of my ideas on doing just that below…

Good Tips On Keeping Your Brain Alive and Active At Any Age

4) Keep a Good Schedule With Household Chores

Now, just like ANYONE; I get unmotivated and kind of (not in the mood) for cleaning from time to time. But, for the most part, I usually keep my chores done up by tackling them BEFORE heading to my computer.

However, I need just a little bit of discipline (sometimes) in keeping my house good and clean. We all do sometimes, right?! YES, we do! =)

5) Eat Right

Consuming a proper diet is key to many, many things with remaining healthy; both physical and emotional/spiritual. There is actually a good article to read that shares some nice tips on this…as well as other topics. Stress is one of those. <3

Be Good to Your Spirit, Mind and Body During Stress – One Dozen Tips Plus

You may also find the article below interesting to go along with this topic.

Outdoor Summer Time Fun With Grandkids and Work Outs For Grandma

Happy Grandparenting and Stay Fit and Active Whatever You Do With Your Grandchildren! <3 <3

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Helpful Tips for Staying In Touch With Grandparents

Posted On: 04.25.2018 By: Tammy | No Comments

Back in February, I wrote a post talking about tips for staying in touch with grandchildren who live far away. It’s often difficult and sad to not be with family all the time.

Now, I’ve decided to write about some of the best ways to stay in touch with us! The grandparents!

Tip 1: A Phone Call

There’s nothing better than hearing a familiar voice on the phone after a while of not hearing that voice. In this day and age, it’s often hard to grab someone’s attention long enough to talk on the phone. Never underestimate the power of a “how are you?”/check-in phone call. We want to know what’s going on in your life if you’re eating your veggies, and doing your homework.

It goes a long way in our hearts!


Tip 2: Send Flowers

A flower delivery not only makes your grandparents smile, but it also improves our mental health. A recent Rutgers Behavioral Study found that flowers have an immediate impact on happiness. All study participants expressed “true” or “excited” smiles upon receiving flowers, demonstrating extraordinary delight and gratitude.

In fact, 81% of seniors who participated reported a reduction in depression after receiving flowers. =)

Even the colors of flowers can affect our moods! Red is an energy booster, purple is a sleep-aid and stress reliever, while green enhances relaxation.

All could be very beneficial to older people who might be experiencing fatigue and stress.

Next time you’re looking for a gift to give your grandparents or are just looking to send them something, flower delivery are a great idea. 😉

Tip 3: Handmade Card

If there’s one thing grandparents love, it’s handmade items.

It shows you took the time out of your busy day to make something just for us. It makes us feel special and even closer to you, especially from the little ones!

Feel free to send cute drawings, handmade cards, or even just pictures stuffed into a card. All are so fun to receive, and we can hang them up on the fridge so that we can see them every day.

It’s easy to get caught up in your own world and forget about family members you don’t see as often anymore. We understand! But even the little things can make such a big difference to us. Keep that in mind!

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For Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Learning to Cope with a Mesothelioma Diagnosis as a Parent/Grandparent

Posted On: 03.22.2018 By: Tammy | No Comments

Finding out you’ve been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, or peritoneal mesothelioma can come as a shock at any stage of life, but especially when you’re a parent or grandparent.

You probably want nothing more than the reassurance that you’re going to be there to care for and interact with the precious children in your life for years to come. It’s important to consider the emotional trauma that can result from your mesothelioma diagnosis. Taking steps to deal with your apprehensions and fears is a vital aspect of your treatment.

Your Emotional State Can Impact Your Overall Well-Being

The physical side effects of mesothelioma can actually be exacerbated when you ignore your emotional state. But if you find effective outlets for common feelings associated with a diagnosis, you may enhance your lifestyle. There are a number of different options you could try to process your emotions in a healthy way.


Develop a Support Network

Finding a local support group or getting involved in one-on-one therapy sessions with a counselor who’s experienced at helping cancer patients cope could prove highly beneficial for you. There is strength in numbers.

Talking to a group of other cancer patients who can sympathize with your feelings is often a huge relief.

Hearing ways they were able to effectively cope with their diagnosis can be empowering. Honestly expressing your frustrations and fears in a non-threatening, accepting environment can provide a much-needed release of pent-up emotions.

Consider Encouraging Loved Ones to Seek Support

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, your family and friends will undoubtedly be facing emotional battles of their own. You can let them know that you’re in favor of them joining a support group for loved ones of cancer patients if they feel led to do so.

Your children, grandchildren, spouse, or other family members probably want to stay as positive and strong around you as possible, so they may suppress many of their negative emotions.

But it’s normal for them to feel overwhelmed during this difficult time as well. Finding others who are experiencing or have experienced similar circumstances can be a big morale booster for them.

Learning to Live One Day at a Time

One of the biggest struggles those diagnosed with mesothelioma often face is uncertainty. You may be uncertain about your treatment options, the symptoms of your condition, your prospects for the future, and the toll it’s all going to take on your family. You may not feel like you have the time or energy to be the kind of parent or grandparent you want to be. These feelings are completely normal.

Learning to take life one day at a time, be good to yourself, and not feel guilty for anything beyond your control can help both you and your family to cope.

If you or a loved one are suffering from a chronic illness with a high mortality rate, remember your biggest challenge is always you. Keeping some of the above in mind is by no means an all-encompassing solution to coping, but it could be a good start.

For the month of March and in honor of Colorectal Awareness Month, please say a prayer for those living and/or affected by mesothelioma related cancers. <3

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