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Getting Squeezed: Resources for the Sandwich Generation
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Adulting is hard. Learning to be a parent is one thing, but taking on the responsibility of supporting your own parents… while parenting, is a lot. Even the most capable people find themselves in over their heads and overwhelmed by the pressure created by taking care of so many people. One of the biggest stressors is not knowing what resources for the sandwich generation are available to…
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Financial Wellness: One of the 8 Dimensions of Wellness
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Financial wellness is a category that many of us feel we could use some help in. Financial wellness is not only having a steady income to meet our basic needs but is also defined by reducing debt, managing money well, and investing in the future. A key starting point in managing your money is to take a look at what’s going out and what’s coming in. Organize:…
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The Sandwich Generation: Living In The Middle
The month of July is the National Sandwich Generation Month. The term sandwich generation refers to men and women supporting their parents and their children simultaneously. This generation of people tends to be middle-aged, 35-54, and still in the workforce. They are caring for aging parents as well as their own children. The term was coined by a social worker in 1981 who saw an increase in the number of adult children supporting their parents while also raising their own kids. This time of life can be exhausting and financially difficult. If you are experiencing an increased need to assist your parents as they age while having kids at home,…
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Your Post-Pandemic Family Travel Plan: How to Stay Safe during your Trip
“No Covid-19 vaccine guarantees to be 100 percent effective in preventing any person from contracting the Covid-19 disease. Thus, if you are planning a family trip after getting vaccinated, it is still your responsibility to keep you and your family safe while traveling.” Although domestic and foreign travel is increasing, travel advisories continue to recommend that travelers only travel in emergencies. This may be due to the fact that many countries that suffered from the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic blamed incoming visitors. But if you’re making a family travel plan now since the Covid-19 vaccine is available, here’s what you need to know to stay safe (as you…
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Environmental Wellness is About Your Surroundings and Lifestyle
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Environmental wellness has been at the forefront of our minds for the past century. We have become ever more aware of the importance of maintaining balance within our ecosystems. Being mindful of how we use and interact with nature is important. However, this can also apply to how we relate to ourselves personally and relate to those around us. Having an open mind and a willingness to…
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10 Travel Trends in the Post-Pandemic Era
“Many travel industry experts believe that new travel trends will emerge in the travel industry in the post-pandemic era. Based on the meltdown that the travel industry faced during the Covid-19, they consider these changes vital for the recovery and growth of this industry. But what would these new travel industry trends in the post-pandemic time be like? Let us find out.” One of the most hit sectors ever since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic is the travel industry. Travel restrictions and bans, ongoing lockdowns, border closures, flight cancellations, enforced stay-at-home policies, and so on have impacted the travel industry like nothing else. The Covid-19 pandemic made the travel…
