July 16, 2012 in Entertainment, Fitness, Health, Health RSS, Health Tips, Leisure & Activities, Technology
As Americans’ appetites for new gadgets grow, so do our waste lines. But what if your iPad or smartphone or even your gaming system could help you get in shape and stay there? While your smartphone can’t double as a dumbbell, all that technology you’re lugging around actually can help get and keep you fit. ...
July 14, 2012 in Entertainment, Entertainment RSS, Featured, Leisure & Activities, Living
Basking on the beach or playing in the surf are high points of summer vacation for many people. In fact, going to the beach is among the top five activities for American leisure travelers, according to the U.S. Travel Association. While beach time will always have its place in the hearts of anyone who loves ...![]yum](http://www.senior.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/1401897_web1-150x150.jpg "Simple Ideas for Outdoor Parties")
July 11, 2012 in Baking, Desserts, Desserts, Entertaining, Entertainment, Food, Food, Leisure & Activities, Recipes, Recipes
Warm weather and outdoor entertaining go hand in hand. Sit back and relax this summer with family, friends and great food at your next backyard barbecue. No matter who or how many guests, you’ll want to create a memorable gathering that keeps people talking. Plan your next summer celebration with these no-fuss party ideas. * ...
July 3, 2012 in Entertainment, Family Features, Games, Gardening, Grandparenting, Home and Garden, Housing, Housing RSS, Leisure & Activities, Relationships, Relationships - RSS
The sun is shining, birds are singing, butterflies are darting from colorful flower to colorful flower … and children across the country are complaining about being bored. Eliminate this by taking advantage of the weather. Get the family outside and interact with nature. Head out to the garden toddlers in tow – or to a ...
June 21, 2012 in Entertainment, Grandparenting, Great Getaways, Leisure & Activities, Relationships, Travel
Family travel, also referred to as multigenerational travel, is a growing trend not likely to slow any time soon, with more and more people considering the benefits of traveling with extended family. If the idea of taking a trip with your family – children, parents, grandparents or more – appeals to you, here are some ...
June 8, 2012 in Entertainment, Food, Gardening, Grandparenting, Healthy Eating, Housing, Kids, Leisure & Activities, Relationships
Gardening creates fun and learning experiences through planting and cultivating seeds for small children who are inquisitive about everything. Feed their curiosity by growing with gravity. Gardening does not have to be just a row of carrots in the garden any more. Many of the plants we love to grow in gardens actually do very ...
June 4, 2012 in Decorating, Housing, Housing Tips, Leisure & Activities
In our fast-paced and chaotic lives, we’re always seeking ways to relax and de-stress from the day. For some, that means watching a favorite TV show, having a nice glass of wine, or even a message at the spa, but we often forget about our homes and the impact of its design on relaxation. Kelly ...
June 1, 2012 in Books, Charitable Giving, Entertainment, Grandparenting, Living, Relationships, Volunteering
It’s never too early – or too late – to help your child discover the joy of reading. In fact, reading aloud to your child helps build important vocabulary and language skills that last a lifetime. Despite the considerable evidence of a relationship between reading regularly to a child and that child’s later reading development, ...
May 27, 2012 in Entertainment, Gardening, Housing, Housing Tips, Leisure & Activities
What gardener doesn’t find tasks like weeding and watering tiresome? To tackle recurring chores like these and more with greater ease and efficiency, consider some practical tools that offer two-in-one solutions. Watering well: For a new twist on watering, try the new Dramm ColorStorm Spinning Sprinkler. It takes the usual hose-attached sprinkler experience in a ...
May 26, 2012 in Entertainment, Leisure & Activities, Living, Safety
While warmer weather brings many opportunities to enjoy outdoor living spaces, it also ushers in unwanted pests like ticks and mosquitos. A mild winter often triggers an early emergence and larger populations of these insects. Frequent accounts of tick sightings and bites have been documented in many states, and the Centers for Disease Control and ...
