How to Navigate EasyRetirementLiving.com

retirement

By Alex Germanis   Simple Approach The great screen comedian Charlie Chaplin once said: “Simplicity of approach is always best.” We at Easy Retirement Living could not agree more. Your life has been complicated enough already, so there’s no reason to make retirement the same way. So, we have striven to make EasyRetirementLiving.com not only […]

Eat the Rainbow

recipes

Pair Seafood and Seasonal Produce for Colorful, Healthy Recipes   Focusing your menus on health-conscious recipes that look as good as they make you feel is key to making positive lifestyle changes. Adding big flavors that satisfy cravings to easy, go-to recipes can be a big step toward reaching health goals throughout the year. “Eating […]

What Machine Do I Need?

quilting

So…you think you might like to try piecing a quilt block and maybe even make a table topper, but do not want to invest in an expensive sewing machine. You have looked at some in various quilting shops and the price tags are staggering, especially for the beginner who is not sure they will even […]

Lucky Shamrock Cookies

mint chocolate chips

It’s your lucky day because you don’t have to search for the pot of gold under the rainbow for this winning recipe. Throw out the old Irish classics and sweeten things up this year with some mint chocolate chip fun.   If you’re in a crunch for St. Patrick’s Day and need something glowing with […]

What Is a Blended Gift?

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Submitted by OSF HealthCare Foundation   A blended gift is a creative and easy giving strategy that may help you accomplish your philanthropic goals in a way that fits your budget, your family needs, and your schedule. Through the combination of an outright gift made now, “blended” with a future planned (or legacy) gift in […]

Strawberry Mousse

Special occasion recipes that can be made with clean, fresh ingredients in a matter of minutes make some of the best-tasting dishes, snacks, and treats. Sometimes keeping it simple is the best route to take as opposed to confusing prep that takes too much time. This Strawberry Mousse is a perfect recipe to make for […]

Does Medicare Remind You of Alphabet Soup?

medicare

By Tamia R. Banks, HSM BA, LPN, CMCN, Senior Solutions Broker   Doesn’t Medicare remind you of Alphabet soup? There’s A, B, C, and D. Then you may hear some talking about supplemental plans A, B, D, G, K, L, M, N, and F for those that are eligible—it’s just confusing. Being able to sit […]

5 Easy Ways to Say “I Love You”

valentine's

If gift-giving isn’t your strong suit, occasions like Valentine’s Day are likely to bring on stress and worry, but procrastinating will only serve to elevate your unease. Follow these steps to simplify your shopping, and while you may not come to love the task of finding the perfect gift, your loved one will undoubtedly appreciate […]

Top Benefits of Volunteering in Retirement

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By Angela Kauffman, Snyder Village   For many, life has been filled with consistent schedules, tasks, and duties while working in their given fields. Once retirement begins, they may ask themselves “Now what?” as their schedules open up and they’re left with more time on their hands. Some are eager to fill their days with […]

Resolving To Do Better

new year

By Sandra Dempsey Post   We go from the “most wonderful time of the year” to what some believe is the longest time of the year and it all happens within a month. Many people welcome December with great enthusiasm and a wish to make the month last even longer. They enjoy the shopping, even […]