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Living Well with Arthritis: Empowering You to Thrive
I have always been pretty active – so when I injured my knee doing a Shine dance class and then again playing pickleball it was frustrating. I went to the doctor, and the diagnosis was arthritis. I have spent months doing physical therapy and working to rehab it – but I continue to be dogged…
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When Dementia Hits Home
I am the second child in a family of 8 children. My dad had a successful career as an orthodontist. My mom had a successful career as a stay-at-home mom. She was in charge of the multitude of things that kept our household going and she did an amazing job. She cooked, cleaned, sewed, did…
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Technology – Grr: How to Become More Proficient with Tech
If you’re like me, you have likely had some frustration with various facets of technology. Maybe someday I will figure it all out, although I highly doubt it since technology is constantly changing. In the meantime, here are some tips for getting to know it better. Google it or watch a video My husband is…
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Get Started with Volunteering
When your kids were young you likely helped out at their schools; coached soccer, volleyball or Little League; led Scout, 4H or church groups; hosted team dinners and more. Just because no one is passing a signup sheet around now doesn’t mean there aren’t needs. I have found carving out time to serve in my…
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Level Up – Meal Planning in an Empty Nest
There are some tricky things about meal planning with an empty nest. There are fewer people to cook for. Some people have a hard time adjusting. This can lead to wasted food, money and effort. As a home exec, you have likely been cooking and planning meals for a long time – you may be…
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Home Exec – AKA Lifestyle Creator
When my kids were young, I loved being home with them. The trendy moniker for my job – stay-at-home-mom was appropriate. I worked with intention and purpose as I built a home my family would be happy to come home to. I loved teaching my kids things that would help them be successful in the…
