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Home is Where the Stress Isn’t

These days, everywhere you look there’s a new “stress-relieving” remedy.

What we have to remember is, stress has been a part of humans for as long as there have been humans. And just as the triggers and symptoms of stress are different for everyone, so are the ways of relieving it, or of minimizing our susceptibility.

Although stress has been around forever, people have sought stress relief in some form or fashion, with a focus on mental, physical, and emotional health. In April 1992, Stress Awareness Month was introduced, and it has been an annual focus ever since.

Beauty In the Eye of the Homebuyer

For two decades, Windsong has developed homes and neighborhoods in communities where Active Adults have found renewed vitality, vigor, and joie de vivre. Single-story living, with bonus rooms and ample storage, mean plenty of space for hobbies, guests, and designated space for seasonal décor and keepsake items, making right-sizing an easy decision.

Tips for the Kitchen, for Better Nutrition

When we think about what makes a great kitchen, the first things that come to mind include modern appliances, proper lighting, ample storage, and a central space that makes the kitchen the heart of the home.

We think about how we will use the space, but rarely consider how the space will work for us.

March is Nutrition Month, so it’s the perfect time to give your kitchen makeover

Boomers and Birds – A Perennial Pairing

February is National Bird-Feeding Month, which makes sense, as several varieties of migrating birds begin their annual trek as soon as trees and shrubs begin setting buds.

If you’ve had bird feeders out all winter, you will have noticed the non-migrating birds, like blue jays, woodpeckers, and the like, have enjoyed the feast. But they’ll soon have to share as robins, tanagers, grosbeaks, thrushes, and orioles start on their journeys to northern climes.

Active Adults De-Clutter for Stress-Free Living

February is the month we associate with Valentines, candy hearts, heart-health awareness, and more, but one of the best celebrations of the month is De-Cluttering!

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Quality of Life a Priority for Active Adults

Aside from the physical features of a home, including a spacious kitchen, plenty of storage, and a peaceful owner’s suite, Active Adults cite a comfortable space to entertain friends and family as a top priority.

Spacious guest rooms and an open floor plan where the kitchen is the heart of the home are just part of the appeal. Outdoor living has become one of the biggest trends, particularly over the past three years, when visiting indoors was limited.

Porches, patios, and especially courtyards provide the perfect places for a quick visit between neighbors and are desirable spaces to host larger gatherings.

Active Adults Get Creative in January

It’s easy to feel festive, creative, and fun at the end of the year, with the lights, music, food, friends, and holidays stacked like dominoes from October through January first.

Come January second, though… the weather is iffy, it’s time to take down (and store!) all the holiday decorations (and find a place to take the Christmas tree before needles find their way into every corner of the house), and it feels like we need something to get us through till Daylight Saving Time. (March 12, by the way. Just 8 weeks away. We can do this!)

Boomers Take A Trip Down Memory Lane

Do you remember your first trip to the Public Library? That little thrill of having your very own library card, which was the key you could use to unlock the world? As Active Adults, we can feel that same thrill of discovery, whether we visit the physical Public Library, access titles online, or simply conduct a Google search for the topic we wish to learn more about.

Active Adults Celebrate this Sweet Season

The baking aisle is hopping this month, as people celebrate Cookie Cutter Week (the first week of December), and prepare for Cookie Exchange Week (December 19-23) – and let’s not forget Gingerbread House Day (this weekend – December 10).

Wait – you weren’t aware of these sweet holidays and observances? Well then, surely you have sent out your Recipe Greetings (the first full week of December) when, instead of traditional cards, you send recipes to friends and loved ones.

Hydration Helps Active Adults Enjoy Healthier Holidays

Turkey: check! Mashed potatoes and gravy: check! Pumpkin pie: check! Wine pairings: check! Bottle of water: ch… wait, what?

Thursday is the official start of the Holiday Season, which means lots of food, parties and gatherings, travel, and disrupted routines… all of which lead to forgetting to drink water, and that can take a toll on everything from our sleep patterns, ability to focus, mood, and more.