Building a custom home has its advantages and disadvantages. No matter how well you think you’ve planned everything, something always goes wrong, and you need to be prepared for all the challenges waiting for you. This project will be one of the biggest projects in your life and you need to be prepared to make a lot of decisions, but many of them won’t be easy. Even though you’ve probably decided to work with professionals, sometimes that can be just as hard and difficult as doing some of the work on your … [Read more...]
Beauty Hacks for Women over 50
Women nowadays take more care about their looks than in the past. If you compare the way you dress and do makeup now to the way they did it 50 years ago, you can tell that modern women are much better and younger-looking. The 50s are the new 40s and the beauty industry has so many products developed for more mature skin, that the women in their 50s look better than ever. Here are some tips for maintaining your good looks in your 50s. Take Care of Your Skin No makeup can hide traces of tired and hungry … [Read more...]
Smart Ways to Maximize Privacy in Your Home
Thinking about building your retirement home or remodeling your existing residence to better suit your needs as you age? Well, no matter how friendly you are with your neighbors, there is no reason for them to know exactly what you are doing every single minute of every single day. Therefore, you are surely thinking about ways you can maximize privacy in your own home. Keep on reading for some inspiration. Think about privacy as you build your home First of all, if you are just beginning to build your … [Read more...]
6 Unique Additions to Make Your Kitchen a More Attractive and Functional Space
The kitchen is often considered to be the heart of the home, as it’s the place where we all come together to connect and spend quality time with each other over morning coffees and family meals. However, as cooking also requires plenty of appliances, tools, and smaller accessories, kitchens tend to be quite busy and cluttered areas as well, which only makes preparing meals or finding that necessary gadget a more stressful and time-consuming process. To that end, whether you wish to design a … [Read more...]
6 Easy DIY Home Decoration Activities for Senior Citizens
When you're a retired senior citizen, you'll find that you have more time now than when you were younger. And this can cause boredom. Luckily, there are still many things that grandpas and grandmas can do to keep themselves busy. One of which is a DIY home decor project. 1. Suncatchers Suncatchers are small reflective, usually hanging ornaments that catch the light. They're incredible decorations on your porch or hanging somewhere in the garden. What You'll Need: Pony beads (Translucent) Any old metal … [Read more...]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Caring for Mature Skin
We tend to regard the changes to our skin our fifties grace us with as an unpleasant sign of aging. However, with the proper skincare routine, our skin can remain plump and healthy, even if it may no longer be as smooth as it once was. Let’s take a look at some basic principles of caring for mature skin. Do: Find the Right Moisturizer and Serum Serums and moisturizers are a staple at any age. But as we grow older, switching to a richer product that has more potent ingredients is usually the best course … [Read more...]
Seniors: This Tech is Worth the Learning Curve
Too many older adults shy away from technology. But the truth is, technology can make your life safer, richer, and more convenient than life without it. That's not to say you should rush out and buy the latest and greatest gadgets. Fun as it may be, that's not the best use of your retirement savings. However, there are some technologies you'd be foolish to live without as you grow older. Smartphones Sure, you lived without a cell phone for decades. But if you could have a lifeline in your pocket at all … [Read more...]
How to Have a Functional Kitchen Without Much Work and Investment
The older we get, the more time we spend in the kitchen. Apart from being functional, the kitchen should look nice and meet our every need. However, folks often think that such a kitchen costs a fortune and that it would take months, if not years to fully furnish it. Luckily, there are functional kitchen designs that don’t require a lot of investment. Just stick to the following 12 design tips. You can never have enough storage space In terms of interior design, there is hardly a more annoying sight than … [Read more...]
7 Easy Hiking Trails That the Baby Boomer Generation Will Love
All of us will age. And with that, we will notice the limitations in our bodies. However, our age should not limit us from exploring the world even if our way of exploring the world is through hiking. In fact, it is believed that older folk can reap the following benefits through hiking: Improved cardiovascular health Reduced knee and joint pain Improved bone health Reduced risk of osteoporosis Stronger muscles In addition, hiking is an excellent way to reinforce existing connections by making it a … [Read more...]
Where Should You Live in Your Golden Years?
You may be surprised that many folks today are reaching ages that they never thought possible thanks to medical advancements. People who once were considered eligible for assisted living still find themselves very active and happy. Perhaps you might be one of them. However, it’s never too early to discuss plans for the future. When it comes to figuring out what you should do, there are many options out there for you. Consider this advice from Feisty Side of 50. Assisted Living Assisted living is a scary … [Read more...]
How to Design a Playroom Your Grandchildren Will Love
Are you expecting granny’s and grandpa’s bundles of joy? It’s time to make their stay memorable. Every kid loves to spend time with the grandparents. However, if you want to create a perfect place for them when they come over, consider designing a playroom. You don’t have to be an interior decorator to achieve that. But if you're all out of the ideas, check these tips that will help you design a playroom of their dreams! It's a place they'll look forward to being there every day during the vacation! 1. … [Read more...]
Signs of Stress in Older Adults and How to Manage Them
No matter how old or young you are, stress will be an inevitable part of your life. However, there’s mild stress – that is, in a way, the spice of life and that keeps us on our toes – and then there’s the crippling kind of stress that makes every day a challenge. Let’s look at the signs of stress in older adults and how you can manage them, reducing stress to a minor part of your daily life. Problems with Sleep One of the more common signs of stress is having trouble sleeping. Either you can’t get to … [Read more...]