Browse. Click. Pay. Online shopping is just that easy. And while there’s a lot to be said for shopping locally and supporting small businesses, there’s no denying that online shopping is super convenient. After all, where else can you find almost anything you want, place an order in minutes, and…
There’s a reason why cats and dogs seem to rule the internet. Most of us get a little jolt of dopamine when viewing pictures and videos of these furry creatures being charming, silly, and deeply endearing. There’s no denying the age-old connection between our hearts and these lovable animals. It…
Music is, quite literally, the soundtrack of our lives. Music is a vehicle for memories, emotions, and healing. It can lift our spirits, calm our souls, help us fall in love, and bring us to tears. Our favorite songs become part of our emotional DNA. Even long after decades have…
There is something very appealing and kind of romantic about sailing off into the sunset to enjoy the golden years of retirement in an idyllic setting. It is, perhaps, the pinnacle of the American Dream. However, selecting the perfect place to retire takes more than just dreaming. It’s a process…
According to the Pew Research Center, the U.S. population living in multigenerational households has quadrupled since the 1970s. They also report that, in March of 2021, “there were 59.7 million U.S. residents who lived with multiple generations under one roof.” One of the most common multigenerational living scenarios is the…
By Beth Dance What happened to user guides? It wasn’t that long ago when you would buy a brand-new phone, and inside the taut packaging was a crisp and clean instruction guide. It would break down everything you ever needed to know about the device. From how to turn the…
By Beth Dance Human beings are not, as a rule, good with change. Even life’s most joyful milestones and transitions tend to cause their share of stress. And when you add in difficult emotions, things get intense pretty quickly. One life experience that is often underestimated in terms of its…
Technology and the internet provide a lot of speed, access, and convenience to our everyday lives. Unfortunately, they are also a virtual playground for a lot of bad actors who are always finding new ways to take advantage of the unwary and unprotected. Hackers and cyber thieves can truly wreak…
By Jill Brightman Buying a home can be the most expensive and life-altering purchase we will ever make. It is where we plant our roots, grow our families, try our hand at home improvement tasks, decorate and re-decorate again to our tastes, and mostly, it’s where we make cherished memories.…
By Jill Brightman As a child, one of my favorite past times was sorting through my family’s old, black and white photographs that had been passed down from multiple generations. I romanticized the pictures of grandfather, in his World War II military uniform, and my grandmother, his young bride. …