It doesn’t matter whether you’re a Baby Boomer who simply wants to return to the world of work because you want something to do, or you want the money to spend on luxuries in your life, actually doing so can be a bit of a daunting prospect. While work can seem appealing, having to become employed by a company where you have to turn up daily, work under someone else, and all the … [Read more...]
Sheets by California Design Den – Pure Natural Cotton Bedding
As a blogger, I get offers to have products sent to me to review. It’s a perk I enjoy because I’ve been able to try out some cool stuff. Even though I don’t often write about home goods, mostly because I live in a small apartment, I was happy that California Design Den asked if I would try out a set of their sheets. The company sells high-quality 400 - 1000 thread count 100% … [Read more...]
How to Survive the Holidays When Life Isn’t Perfect
The holidays are a difficult time of year for some people especially when life is throwing obstacles in the way. It can cause a great deal of stress. And even if life is a bucket of roses, winter festivities can still stress you out. You may have family members visiting or social events to attend. However, there are ways to survive the holidays in a way that is easier and more … [Read more...]
Baby Boomer Entrepreneurs – Your Success May Depend on Where You Live
I interviewed Kali McFadden, who is a senior research analyst for Lending Tree. They conducted a study on the Best Places for Baby Boomer entrepreneurs to live. In a nutshell, here were the results. San Jose is by far the best place for Baby Boomer entrepreneurs. In addition to representing high business income, San Jose boasts the largest share of boomer business … [Read more...]
Do You Know Your Immigrant Past? It Can be Fascinating
With all the talk about the invasion of the migrant housekeeper/gardeners, which is blatant fear mongering in my opinion, I thought it would be appropriate to write about my family’s immigrant past and their arrival in America. 99% of Americans have ancestors who came to the U.S. from another country. According to a 2012 study, only 1.7 percent of the US population is 100% … [Read more...]
