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Falling asleep is as easy as a few sips of this ?
Shortly after my divorce, and alone with my 2 year old boy, I suddenly realized I couldn’t sleep any longer ! Something that should come with ease was now so elusive. I was only in my mid-thirties. This wasn’t supposed to happen until I was old ! At least that was what I heard. The minute my head hits the pillow, my mind begins to race. So many thoughts and worries came flooding in. Yikes ! Shut up !!!! Somebody make it stop ! Most of my friends weren’t suffering like I was. All I heard them say is ” Go to bed earlier “. Don’t do anything active. Or…
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There’s an Exercise program to build bones ?
As we get older, there are conditions that come down the pike that we can’t always prevent completely. Osteoporosis is one of these. A couple years ago I had a bone density test to determine if I indeed had this issue as my grandmother did. It showed that I had some density loss. Along with calcium intake, there was mention of weight bearing exercise, like walking, which does help with this condition. I was already out there walking most days of the week, but not much else. This was when I looked into what I could do to add to my regime so I can avoid the plight my grandmother…
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7 Smart Strategies to pick a Financial Advisor
As we get older and our time to save is much shorter, we want to make some smart financial decisions. We want to be choosy and pick the right financial advisor that can help us achieve our financial goals so we are prepared for retirement. Isn’t that the goal in later life to be comfortable without worry? That way we can relax and do those precious things we’ve earned the right to finally do ! I researched this meaningful topic and found an article from a company called “Smart Assets” that has the right idea. Catchy name too !! They even match you up, depending on your needs, with an…
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6 Ways to make your Party Memorable
It all began when I took over the hosting of ALL the holiday/ backyard parties at my house. My grandmother was getting pretty exhausted with all the cooking and cleaning etc. as she got up in age. Someone had to step in and I offered. I didn’t realize the extent of what she went through to make her family functions happy and memorable ones. Nana was the matriarch and did such a wonderful job ! She would put so much attention into making Homemade raviolis, and of course the Italian cookies like Pizzelles and anisette cookies. Yes, we are Italian if you didn’t realize ! I can’t possibly compare I…
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Traveling on a Dime
There is a lot of pressure to make sure you’re getting the right flight at the right price. There’s also no telling how long the flight’s price will last, especially when an airline offers a great deal. One part of you wants to wait and do some research, but there are reasons why taking a leap of faith is the best thing you can do. Prices change like the wind and you’ve lost it ! Booking at least 1 month in advance for domestic flights and 2 months ahead for international usually is good. If you’re planning on traveling during a peak period such as Christmas, plan a few more…
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Dating again in Mid-life ?!
So many are finding themselves back in the dating game after being in a relationship for many years, either widowed or divorced. This happened to me. While you would think at our age there would be a resemblance of mature dating experiences. Many men and women find themselves inexperienced, and feeling like they are back to their teen years when it comes to the dating world. We have to undo all those thoughts and beliefs that don’t work anymore ! Those in mid-life probably haven’t dated since they were in their 20s ! They find themselves paralyzed with anxiety as they imagine their younger selves and the boys they were…
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Why do my feet hurt and what is Plantar Fasciitis ?
This is a topic that I’ve had a LOT of experience with. For those that have had foot pain, relief can’t come quick enough ! There are so many debilitating types from Gout, Diabetic Neuropathy, Neuroma, etc. I’ve had Plantar Fasciitis myself for years. It is excruciating at times. The pain comes usually the minute you step out of bed in the morning. It feels like a hot knife stabbing me in my heel over and over, as well as a burning sensation ! One morning I just woke up to it. I thought to myself, there was nothing in particular I did the day before. Besides getting out of…
