There’s something wonderfully satisfying about watching a plant grow from a seed (or a seedling) to a full-fledged, thriving plant. With the right amount of sunlight, enough water to drink, and some love and care, you can help a plant reach its full potential. If you’re curious about gardening but not yet fully committed to …
How to Make a Family Cookbook
For those who love to cook (as well as those who love to eat), there is an indescribable joy in watching a recipe get passed down from generation to generation. Perhaps you grew up eating your grandma’s famous pierogi. Then one day, your father taught you how to make the pierogi. When your own children …
The Climate in Greenville, SC
From the rolling green hills to the great local culture, there’s a lot to appreciate about Greenville. One of the best things about living here is the weather. If you want to live in a place where you can enjoy the seasons and get outdoors, you’ll love the climate in Greenville, SC!
Care Package Ideas for Seniors
Popularity can have consequences. Proprietary eponyms are proof of that. As Wiktionary explains, a proprietary eponym is a trademark that is used to refer to an entire generic type of item. If you’ve ever dubbed any old hook-and-loop fastener Velcro or requested a facial tissue by asking for a Kleenex, then you’ve used a proprietary …
Easy Fall Crafts for Seniors
Not only does fall include two beloved holidays, Halloween and Thanksgiving, but also it has a wonderfully festive atmosphere due to its natural decorations: brightly colored leaves, blossoming mums, pumpkins and other gourds, etc. Would you like to add some autumnal spirit to your living space? As the temperature drops and the days shorten, forcing …
Benefits of Listening to Audiobooks
In your childhood, there was only one way to read a book: reading through words printed on pages of physical books. Now, although many people still prefer the old-fashioned method of reading, many others choose to read books using e-readers or to listen to them using audiobooks. Have you ever tried listening to an audiobook? …
How to Celebrate Labor Day
It might be hard to believe, but summer is slowly coming to an end – which means that Labor Day is just around the corner. Labor Day takes place on Monday, September 7th this year, symbolizing the end of summer for many Americans. Read on for some ideas for how to celebrate Labor Day safely …
How to Start Journaling
Although journaling can be a life-changing habit, many people are intimidated by the idea of regularly writing in a journal. “I wouldn’t know what to write,” they might think. “I don’t have time to write every day.” Or perhaps even, “Why? I’m not a very good writer.” But in fact, anyone can take advantage of this powerful and versatile tool for self-improvement. …
Gift Ideas for Seniors Who Don’t Need Anything
Selecting just the right gift to mark a special occasion is often tricky, but the difficulty level skyrockets when you’re shopping for an older adult who already seems to have everything. It’s a situation that demands ingenuity or access to a thoughtful list of gift ideas for seniors who don’t need anything.
Where Can Seniors Volunteer?
If you’re recently retired, you might consider using your newfound free time to give back to your community. Volunteering makes you feel good, but it also presents a variety of cognitive and physical benefits. Overall, adults who volunteer have lower mortality rates and less depression, as well as generally higher levels of happiness and self-esteem. …