Today I’m sharing 10 ideas to create a cozy fall for retirees. As a retired educator, adjusting to fall at home has been better than expected. I was a bit worried that as soon as the first frost forced an end to summer gardening season that things around the house would get too quiet and […]
How to Enjoy Retired Life: Creating a Retirement Routine
Find joy in retired life by creating a retirement routine. Design a weekly plan with the goal of dedicating time to the things you value. Two full years! It’s been two full academic years since I retired from the university. On my 55th birthday I formally submitted my letter of resignation, finished out the academic […]
Creating a Colorful Summer Garden with Wave Petunias
Bill and I spend a lot of time in our garden and look forward to creating a colorful summer garden each spring when our local garden shops are filled with new flowers and other plants. Over the years we have found a few favorite annuals that we eagerly add to the garden each spring. One […]
Why You Need to Create a Retired Life at Home that You Love
On my way home from a recent trip to Wisconsin, it hit me–true joy as a retiree requires a happy home life. Why? Because many of us will spend the majority of our retired life at HOME. As a retiree, I am one of those people who spend most of their time at home. Even […]
7 Simple Ways to Celebrate the 4th of July
Let’s celebrate the 4th of July! Today I’m sharing 7 simple ways to celebrate the 4th of July. If you’re anything like me, you love all of the beautiful images of 4th of July decor and menus popping up all over Instagram and Pinterest. Homes are decked out in flags, porches have been decorated for […]
5 Lessons Learned Growing Strawberries for the First Time
Here’s what I learned growing strawberries for the first time. Keep in mind, I was growing the strawberries (not Bill). Bill has gardened almost his entire life. I, however, am a new gardener. Bill likes to call me a reluctant gardener. Maybe because we’ve lived on a farm for 10+ years and up until this […]