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Archive for the ‘Boomer Talk’ Category

August 27th, 2008

“50 things to do at 50″ Contest - More Great Responses!

Here are some more great responses for the “50 things to do at 50″ contest.

Play Nintendo DS to keep your mind  sharp
Buy a Wii and get fit in the comfort of your home. I do not do gyms, so this would be a great alternative. You can do what you want, when you want and […]

By Jean -- 0 comments

August 26th, 2008

“50 things to do at 50″ Contest - Great Responses!

I have a winner in the replay of the “50 things to do at 50″ contest (more about the winner after he/she is notified). The responses were FANTASTIC and I want to share them with you, in no particular order:

Think about what you enjoy and then act on it! Start a hobby or business […]

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August 16th, 2008

7 Classic Cars Businesses You Can Start

Remember your first car? If you can remember the first car you drove/owned, you’re probably a guy. (I think it’s a genetic thing.) My husband can remember every car he’s ever owned, and he loves going to look at “classic cars” (those old cars from the 20s on up through the 70s). […]

By Jean -- 4 comments

August 5th, 2008

Pumping Gas - Can You Save Money By Pumping Slowly?

One interesting article I saw on Not Just the Kitchen was about how you can pump gas and save money. Apparently, people are pumping gas, as I do, by putting the nozzle up to max, and standing back and letting the tank fill. I always figured it didn’t matter, and it beats […]

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August 4th, 2008

“Not Just the Kitchen” - a New Website for Baby Boomer Women

Natasha commented recently on my post on a website for baby boomer women. She had a better website, called “Not Just the Kitchen,” which is free. So of course I had to check it out.
They have 3 areas: Family/Relationships, Health and Beauty, and Money and Finance. This website is […]

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July 22nd, 2008

Whatever happened to the “brown bag” lunch?

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My husband started at his new part-time job a couple of weeks ago.  It’s a small place, and they don’t have a cafeteria, so he decided to start taking his lunch.  Part of his decision was the high cost of lunches, and I agree.  I still […]

By Jean -- 2 comments

July 15th, 2008

Baby Boomer Travel: A World Full of Experiences

I love to travel, and I have many places I want to see and experience.  So I have been exploring possibilities.  They are limited only by your imagination.  Do you want to:

Go fishing,  hiking, golfing, boating, hot air ballooning?
Learn some history, literature, religion, photography?
See a festival, play, or musical event?
Enjoy a dude ranch, a cruise, […]

By Jean -- 1 comment

July 14th, 2008

Is 60 “elderly”? No way! How about “late middle aged”?

Over the weekend, I heard someone refer to people who are 60 as “elderly.”  I was extremely offended.  After all, “60 is the new 40.”  So how can 60 be elderly?!
Certainly Baby Boomers in their late 40s, early 50s can be considered “middle aged.”  But what about those of us who are nearing/over 60?  How […]

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July 8th, 2008

Unusual Baby Boomer Vacations: House Exchange

If you are looking for an unusual vacation, to a different place this summer, you might want to consider.  The Home Exchange, for example,  allows you to list your home and exchange for another home.  The cost is $99.95 a year.  They say most exchanges are direct (one-to-one), and you should clean at the end of […]

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July 4th, 2008

The Old Rugged Flag: Happy Independence Day!

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Our U.S. flag. It’s been around a long time, and it has seen a lot of war and destruction, a lot of happiness and grief. It’s not Flag Day, but the flag is what I think of on the 4th of July.
Here is a great […]

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