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Kale – Not Just Fancy Lettuce
It seems like everywhere you look there is some new and special diet that will make you not only feel better but look better too. One of the latest crazes: kale. Kale is being deemed a “superfood,” but what makes it so special?
Read MoreLiving the Life in Lake Retirement Communities
If I were going to retire, I’d want to retire on a lake. It’s home to me. But not in Minnesota. I’d want some place warm. Some place like Georgia or North Carolina-a place like Lake Lanier (Gainesville, Georgia), or Lake Hartwell (Toccoa, Georgia), or Bear Lake Reserve (Tuckasegee, NC).
Read MoreLiving in a History Museum: Williamsburg, VA
A city with a tourism-based economy, and located not far from other notable places like Washington DC, Richmond, and Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, VA, is definitely a destination worth visiting. It’s a college town full of history, with Colonial Williamsburg being a major draw to the area, along with golf, restaurants and other things.
Read MoreMaple Ridge at Ave Maria – South Florida’s New Residential Community
In South Florida just east of Naples is a stunning new residential community-Maple Ridge at Ave Maria. As one of the most sought after communities in South Florida, this gem of a community can offer you an abundance of amenities, two choices of home collections, and an ideal location. All this value starting from the $200,000s, it’s no wonder the community has attracted over 150 buyers in just one year.
Read MoreWashington State: For the Active Retiree
As one of the best states for retirees who love the outdoors, retiring to Washington state offers plentiful opportunities for such activities as hiking, golfing, and bird-watching, not to mention kayaking or sailing in places like the Puget Sound. From the states coastal region, where you can fish or whale-watch, to the Cascade Mountains, where you can ski or mountain climb, there are plenty of vigorous, outdoor activities for the adventurous retiree.
Read MoreRetire to Tennessee – Southern Hospitality with a Rock-n-Roll Kick
Retire to Tennessee – Southern Hospitality with a Rock-n-Roll Kick While the Memphis Barbeque should be enough, there are a million reasons to retire to Tennessee. Nestled between many different states (North Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Virginia, Missouri, Alabama, and Arkansas—oh my!) Tennessee offers a Southern charm that no other place in America can provide: southern…
Read MoreVirginia Heritage and Fredericksburg, VA
Two minutes away from the useful Interstate 95, lays Virginia Heritage at Lee’s Park in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The small-town community …
Read MorePruning Tomatoes and Other July Gardening Tips
Pruning tomato plants, removing strawberry “runners”, and fertilizing container annuals are some of the gardening activities for this month.
Read MoreRetiring to Costa Rica? Take Your Pet With You!
etiring, whether full or part-time, to Costa Rica involves planning and organization. What to take, what not to take, how to get it there and where to get it when you get there! But there are some ‘items’ in your life that can’t simply be boxed up or sold at a garage sale…today we’re talking about how you can move your ‘fur babies’ to Costa Rica with you.
Read MoreIce Cream: The Perfect Summer Treat
Ice Cream: The Perfect Summer Treat A great recipe for keeping cool Only within the past 60 to 70 years has ice cream become a staple of the American diet. Thanks to freezer technology and a penchant for the sweeter things in life, ice cream has come a long way since its Chinese origins. Back…
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