March 31, 2010 in Budgets & Savings
A rising number of American households – nearly 45 percent – are “at risk” of not having enough money in retirement, according the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. But some retirees have discovered a surprising source of supplemental retirement income: the cash value of their whole life insurance policies. Many retirees will use ...
March 31, 2010 in Entertaining
Hosting an Easter brunch is a great way to bring friends and family together. And it doesn’t have to be hard or expensive. Here are some simple things you can do to ensure a memorable celebration without the hassle. Take Inventory. Pull out the dishes, platters, silverware and glassware to make sure you have what ...
March 30, 2010 in Technology
Who would have thought that the fastest growing demographics using the Internet are senior citizens? The Internet has opened up a whole new world to the aging population. It’s offering seniors the convenience of staying in touch with families and friends that may be living far away. Many are using the Skype, a free service, ...
March 30, 2010 in Diet & Nutrition
We are what we eat, right? Good nutrition is beneficial at any age, but in particular for our aging loved ones the benefits worth noting are increased mental acuteness, resistance to illness/disease, higher energy levels, a more robust immune system, faster recuperation times and better management of chronic health problems. Unfortunately, one thing I have ...
March 30, 2010 in Entertaining
There’s nothing quite like a delicious Easter dinner with the family – except maybe one that’s heart-healthy and full of whole grain benefits. “It’s great to gather around the dinner table and spend quality time with your family, but there’s no need to break the bank on calories or raise cholesterol levels,” said Michele Powers, ...
March 30, 2010 in Main Dishes, Recipes
For a meal that adds flare to any holiday try this recipe for Baked Ham With Mojo Sauce. The unique, savory flavor will bring rave reviews from your guests. Ingredients 4 cups Mojo Sauce (see recipe) 1 bone-in ready-to-eat ham (about 14 to 16 pounds) About 16 whole cloves 2 to 4 tablespoons Dijon ...
March 29, 2010 in Brownies, Bars & Candy, Holiday Treats, Recipes
Ingredients 3 cups granulated sugar 1 can (12 fluid ounces) Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Milk 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 cups miniature marshmallows 4 cups (24 ounces) or 2 packages (12 ounces each) Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional) 2 teaspoons vanilla ...
March 29, 2010 in Decorating
Every year, friends and family emerge from hibernation to say farewell to winter and welcome spring with open arms. Whether you’re celebrating Easter, Earth Day or any other cheery spring occasion, this darling Bunny Cake is a great way to enjoy the happiness and rebirth that comes along with the season. Children will love helping ...
March 29, 2010 in Brownies, Bars & Candy, Holiday Treats, Recipes
Ingredients Wax paper 1 2/3 to 2cups(11- to 12-ounce package) Nestlé Toll House Butterscotch or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 2 cans (5 ounces each) chow mein noodles 30 to 60 foil-covered chocolate eggs, any flavor Preparation LINE trays with wax paper. MICROWAVE morsels in large, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH ...
