Retirement Hobbies
The wisest mind has something yet to learn. ~ George Santayana (1863 - 1952
Inspiring retirement hobby ideas from our readers!
Flower pressing
By Sandra
Make greeting cards and pictures. It keeps you in touch with nature and it's creative and relaxing. I made quite a bit on the side too and have even written an ebook telling exactly how...... >Read More
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Downsizing From the Family Home
Since the physical down-sizing process is by far the most daunting part of making a later-life move I will offer some tips and suggestions for starting the process of going through years of accumulated belongings in your home.
Many of these ideas come from experiences with helping my parents with their downsizing move from their home of 34 years...... >Read More
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Clear the Clutter and "Stuff" in Your Life!
Still not ready to make your later-life move? If so, there is still lots you can do in preparation for the day you are ready to move on from your current home.
I always tell people that it is never too early to begin the sorting and clearing process since this is such a time consuming process. Here are several suggestions... >Read More
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Should I Stay or Should I Go?
If you are against the idea of leaving your long time home, or still "sitting on a fence" about whether to stay or move, let me give you my perspective on this.
Changes, changes, changes
Although I read and hear over and over again about the value of "aging in place" (remaining in your family home as you age), I just... >Read More
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Lost Arts
In many ways, entering Annie Armstrong’s living room puts one in mind of a house in another age. Though there is ample evidence of the modern world, the room is brimming with decorative and handmade items. The cozy room’s walls form a gallery - testament to Annie’s legendary skill with a needle. The promise of something delicious floats on...... >Read More
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Garden Projects for Kids
Gardener's tool box
This is a fun project that's easy enough for the kids to do. The projet is to make a gardener's toolbox from a standard mailbox. Decorate the mailbox any way you like, and fasten it to a fencepost near the garden.
A mailbox is the perfect size for a spare pair of gloves and a few hand tools.... >Read More
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Christmas Cream Cookies
Ingredients:
2 cups creamo
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups shortening (creamed) i.e Crisco vegetable shortening
2 cups sugar
8 cups flour
Directions:
Cream shortening. Add sugar and mix until fluffy. Add creamo and milk, baking powder and 7cups of flour (use 1 cup for rolling out dough). Mix until well blended. ...... >Read More
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Caring for Winter Birds
Prevent birds from crashing into your windows
If you have a problem with... >more
Quilting: Basics for Beginners
A young girl sits on the floor beneath a large quilting frame.
She... >more
What Do You Fear?
Do you crave destiny? (Part 2)