Unable to Work? What’s Next?
By Beth Cooper Ingle, Certified Senior Advisor® Let’s admit it, the past few years have been tough…one of loss; loss of income, loss of jobs, loss of health, and for some the biggest loss of all—loved ones. While things are looking up for most since COVID, some of us are still struggling with loss […]
Dads and Summer Kool-Aid Stands
By Janie Beharelle, 50 Plus N&V Reader Several years ago my husband and I were cleaning our basement one sunny summer day. We decided to take a break from that task when my husband noticed the kids across the street were selling Kool-Aid at a makeshift stand. Two boys and a girl around ten […]
A Tempting Dinner With Endless Toppings
Cheese and sour cream, cilantro and guacamole, lettuce and salsa – the combinations are nearly endless with these make-at-home Taco Cups. You can save time in the kitchen and room on your plate for dips, salsa and sides, making them a perfect fit for weeknight dinners with loved ones. To find more family meal ideas, […]
Retired but Just Getting Started
In the Greater Peoria area, a growing number of seniors are turning retirement into a launchpad—not a finish line. On a breezy Saturday morning along the Peoria RiverFront Market, Jim is already on his third sale of the day. A young couple lingers over a set of handcrafted wooden cutting boards, running their fingers […]