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Labor Day and the End of Summer
Labor Day has been celebrated in the U.S. on the first Monday in September for over 125 years. While it began in recognition of workers in labor unions, most people today consider today as the symbolic end to summer and the beginning of the school year. For many women, both work and children going back to school are significant issues that come together this Labor Day. Today, 60% of women work outside the home, that figure rising to over 75% among women ages 25 to 44, the average child-bearing years. … Continue reading
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Tagged back to school, challenges, Her Mentor Center, Labor Day, summer, women, work, workplace
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Connect with Your Family This Summer
Now that Memorial Day is past and school will soon be over, have you thought about how to use those extra summer hours to connect with your family? With the summer season now unofficially open and the barbeque back in service, can we still learn from the heroes we honored on Memorial Day who have served and given their all to protect our way of life? As we respect their unique bravery, we can direct their lessons to our own family situation and apply the same principles to those closest … Continue reading
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Tagged bravery, camaraderie, courage, family, friendship, gratitude, heroes, loved one, meaning, Memorial Day, Sandwiched Boomers, summer
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Staycations Tips for Grown-Ups
Yesterday we looked at staycation ideas you can enjoy with the whole family. Most of them work just as well for you alone – visiting museums, libraries, community events or enjoying the great outdoors. Here are some additional ideas, just for grown-ups. See a local theater production. Community playhouses often have revivals of classics, musicals or innovative avant guard shows. You can explore small theaters in your city or line up for rush, discounted tickets at the more well-established ones. Create a summer book club. Talk with some friends who … Continue reading
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Tagged adult, book club, hobby, potluck, romantic, Sandwiched Boomers, staycation, summer, theater, tour
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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
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Tagged California, community, family vacation, library, museum, Sandwiched Boomers, staycation, summer
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