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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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Family Vacation Destinations for Post-Pandemic Travel 2021
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. “With more people getting the Covid-19 vaccines, travel restrictions and bans are being lifted. So why not make use of our list of best family vacation destinations for post-pandemic travel 2021 and plan an awesome trip with your loved ones.” Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, traveling is probably one of the things people miss most. For some people, traveling is about enthusiasm, the urge to…
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National Ice Cream Month: No-Churn Salted Caramel and Pecan Ice Cream
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. July is National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of July is National Ice Cream Day. ANy time in July is a perfect time to have some ice cream! Have you avoided making ice cream at home because you don’t have an ice cream maker and you can’t justify buying another piece of kitchen equipment you’ll only use on occasion? If so, you’ll want to give…
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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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Instant Pot® Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps
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. Tomorrow is National Spinach Day. Today’s recipe includes spinach also with chicken, bacon, and ranch. This is a tasty, easy sandwich option for the summer. It’s like a quad-vecta of flavors in these Instant Pot® Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps. I know it’s not a word but it seems to fit!
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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,…
