Headphone jacks disappear
Apple stirred up a controversy back in 2016 with the omission of the standard 3.5mm headphone jack from the iPhone 7. Instead of the jack, the phone came…
Month: November 2018
Subscription boxes offer surprises, but they come at a cost
Imagine receiving a box of your favorite things every single month. You can get that with subscription boxes. For a monthly fee, you get a surprise box of…
Foods with a very long shelf-life
* White Rice: In an air-tight container in temperatures below 40 degrees, it lasts up to 30 years. * Honey: With an airtight seal, honey can last decades,…
Honey: The sticky story about an ‘eternal’ food
Around the time of Moses, when Rome was just pasture land, a lowly Egyptian worker filled some jars with honey, sealed them tight and stored them in a…
The local news featuring… You
Did you ever harbor a secret wish to anchor the TV news? You might not be on a major news network, but you could become the newscaster for your apartment…
National Family Caregivers Month: Moving in with the kids isn’t always the solution
For seniors, moving in with the kids isn’t always the solution The question for seniors is usually posed like this: Should kids move aging mom and dad…
Super-shot for flu ready for seniors
A flu shot specially made for seniors combines high doses of immune stimulating antigens, targeted at three flu strains. The shot, available for those…
Common ways to get discounts on homeowner’s insurance
The average homeowner should expect to pay nearly $1,100 per year for their home insurance and, although it is a necessary expense, there are several ways…
Moving aging parents into your home
Aging parents are more likely to live with the kids today than they were 70 years ago, according to research. Living arrangements that include elderly…
Orchards, crafts and campfires lead in family fun for fall
The fall months are full of opportunities for a family to spend time together and a little planning can ensure that both kids and parents alike will have…