The Senior Citizens League - you're not alone

Banana Cream Brownie Squares

Gone Farming for Fish (Aquaculture) Ohio

Iced Caramel Macchiato

Freshwater Fish - Urbana Ohio

Farm Science Review - Ohio State University

How to make your own detergents - CHEAPLY

I've made my own detergents and soap... and shampoo. It's easy and effective... and cheap. I would still choose Tide over homemade laundry detergent for anything that is heavily soiled or stained but for sheets, etc... homemade works just fine.

Here is the link...

Civil War - About to Celebrate 150 Years

Charleston Makes Big Plans for Sesquicentennial Commemorations

As the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War approaches, communities across the country are preparing to commemorate their place in American history by marking the anniversaries of momentous events that took place there.

Few places, however, have so many plans in the works as Charleston, S.C., where the long simmering possibility of Civil…

http://www.civilwar.org/photos/3d-photography-special/

How to Make Power Bars

The Senior Citizen League - What do they do?

Ways for Seniors to Save Money - Drug plans, Food, Energy, Supplemental Medicare Plan,

How to get rid of those flabby arms

Rainy Day Idea - Organize Your Closets

Most of us dread anyone opening our closets... yet we all like a well-organized space where we can see the clothes in our wardrobe.

This video has some excellent hints.... but unfortunately,most of us don't have a wonderful walk-in closet like the one in this video but hopefully you will pick up a tip or two for the next time you organize YOUR closet!

http://video.about.com/apartments/Closet-Organization-Tips.htm

Android Users - Search the Web with your voice!

DIY - Paint Cans for Door Hooks

Photo by LifeHacker

While this decor doesn't fit in most homes, I think it's clever and may be a better fit for a young couple just starting out or in an artist studio... at any rate, I love it and think you will too.  It can be found on the LifeHacker website, which is one of my favorite web sites.... and most likely, it will be one of yours too!


http://lifehacker.com/5806039/replace-your-coat-hooks-with-wall+mounted-paint-cans-for-better-outerwear-storage

The Best Time to Buy Anything in 2011

By planning ahead to make better-timed purchases, you can save a few bucks by purchasing items off-season.

.http://lifehacker.com/5736625/the-best-times-to-buy-anything-in-2011

Introducing the Gmail People Widget

I know, I know... just when you've fallen in love with Gmail because it's easy to use and keeps track of all your communication, they introduce a new widget, the PEOPLE WIDGET - We're not too old to learn new tricks and like most technology I've taken the time to embrace, my life is better with it.

Have a look....

http://gmailblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/introducing-people-widget.html

Delicious Grilled Smoked Pork Chops

Again, another ultra easy and delish meal.....grill  smoked chops, when they are close to being done, baste them on both sides with "Tiger Sauce"  until they glaze over. 

 Tiger Sauce can be found in the condiment aisle of the grocery, usually close to the hot sauce. It's not hot in the traditional sense..... but it does have a little kick to it and it's less spicy on a grilled chop

Retirement Matters

The Retirement Life Matters website celebrates the opportunities of life over 50 by creating a community for sharing tools, resources. This site helps those seniors  new to retirement  to  make a new life. Baby boomer retirement is different as many intend to keep working in to retirement.

* The concept of a life of full-time leisure or full-time work is being rejected. A happy retirement consists of integrating work, play, and volunteer activities.

* Retirement ideas now consist of learning, growing, mental stimulation and finding meaning are requirements for the New Aging.

* No longer the “me” generation, the New Aging is about the “we” generation. Retirement wishes are about staying connected to family, and friends, but also making a difference in the world.

RetirementLifeMatters.com welcomes the baby boomers generation when it’s your time to prepare to retire. Explore the website, make comments, ask questions of the experts, and join in our teleclasses. Our goal is to get you informed and involved in the finest of adult living.

NEMO Documents for the Tech Savvy

I no longer look at technology linke as something that would not interest older adults - not only do they "get it", they often have the time to sit through the tutorials and learn it.

Nemo Documents is a Windows application (sorry MAC users, you need to wait a little longer)

Nemo Documents places the document files you've recently updated in a calendar format for your review at a glance of the files you've recently been working on! Very cool.

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Boomers and Seniors Travel Journal

A guide to traveling well and economically - you'll want to spend some time reading this blog.

http://boomertravelblog.com/

Free Senior Emergency Kit

New research shows families are not prepared for a crisis in their loved ones' lives - they lack knowledge about senior's medications and finances when an emergency hits.

A survey was conducted of more than 600 adults, ages 45 to 65, who indicated they will most likely be filling a caregiver roler for their parents within the next 10 years.  Less than half said they are aware of their medication their parent(s) take and are familar with the important financial information they will need in case of an emergency.

Among other findings, the study showed:

• Approximately half (49 percent) are unable to name any of the medications taken by their parents each day.

• Three in 10 (31 percent) don’t know how many medications their parents take.

• About one-third (34 percent) doesn’t know if their parents have a safety deposit box or where the key is located.

• An estimated 36 percent don’t know where their seniors’ financial information is located.

Humana Points of Caregiving^®  developed a variety of resources including the Senior Emergency Kit^SM and website at www.SeniorEmergencyKit.com that can help family caregivers keep important information at their fingertips.

The toolkit is designed so that family caregivers have ready access to such information as a senior’s doctors’, pharmacy and insurance company, medications and dosage details, as well as allergies and important documents.

The kit is free, click on the above link.