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Summer Family Staycations
With the effects of the recession hitting government agencies as well as individual families, are you wondering where to turn for help entertaining your kids this summer? In California, the situation is especially difficult. Summer school has been cancelled throughout most of the state and various state parks are also closing. City and county governments are cutting down on the hours certain services are provided, as are municipal governments. So if you need to engage your children this summer, here are some tips for you: Make good use of your … Continue reading
Posted in extended family, sandwich generation, your self
Tagged California, community, family vacation, library, museum, Sandwiched Boomers, staycation, summer
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Creating Accountability
We all need role models to inspire us, but our culture seems to glorify the cowboy mentality of individuals acting in their own selfish interests. Celebrities’ destructive behavior is condoned and mimicked. How can we get through to our children when the voices from the media are so loud? Don’t throw in the towel. If you can plant the seeds, perhaps they will come to fruition when you least expect. Here are some ideas to talk about with your kids – maybe some even sound like the conversations your own … Continue reading
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Tagged celebrity, children, community, hero, parents, role model, Sandwich Generation
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We enjoyed all the activity yesterday when Marika and Howard Stone of 2Young2Retire visited our blog for an exciting Virtual Book Tour. Their book, “Too Young to Retire: 101 Ways to Start the Rest of Your Life” has inspired many Boomer readers to do just that. Several readers of our blog shared their experiences yesterday and Howard and Marika responded to them today. Jacqui talked about being frustrated because she didn’t save enough money so that she could cut back or quit her job and explore other work she might … Continue reading
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Tagged 2Young2Retire.com, Baby Boomers, community
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Remember those jokes you made in your youth about the old folks at Leisure Village? Now that you don’t need such a big house anymore and are beginning to plan for retirement, you may have thought about moving yourself. But where to go? Most Sandwiched Boomers choose to stay near family members but downsize in a way that fits in with their active lifestyle. A new trend is emerging for Baby Boomers who want to rekindle some of that communal spirit of the 60’s when they move. In 2007 alone, … Continue reading
Posted in aging parents, sandwich generation, well-being, your self
Tagged Baby Boomers, community, downsizing, housing, Sandwich Generation, Sandwiched Boomers
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