Month: May 2021

5 Reasons to Reorganize Your Pantry

It started with warehouse stores and especially during COVID-19, many of us are shopping less and buying more in bulk.Sometimes this is good but many times it leads to a very messy pantry. Today we're going to look at the reasons you should take a peak inside your pantry and reorganize it!Pre-packaged or canned foods won't go bad as fast, but they can easily get lost and forgotten and create chaos in the pantry. Besides, you only have so much space! It also means some fresh foods can go to waste as well.Let's look at five benefits to having an organized pantry (and fridge).Be Well,Anisa 1. Saves Money… If you know what foods you already have, you won't accidently purchase more. It's time to declutter and organize your cabinets with the Multi-use Under The Shelf Holder! For more information, VISIT HERE. 2. Reduces Waste… You won't have to throw out expired goods, because you'll use them before they go bad. 3. Saves Time… When you make a grocery list, you can easily see what you really need to purchase at the store as well as find ingredients to cook with. 4. Reduces Stress… It can be frustrating when you're looking...

6 Countries Where You Can Buy a Home for $100,000 or Less

Buying a cheap home and retiring is a disappearing dream in many places of the U.S. But if you have the spirit of adventure, you can find such digs overseas.Writing for U.S. News & World Report, Kathleen Peddicord - author of several books on retiring abroad - says you do not have to travel too far to find the affordable retirement of your dreams.Some such destinations may even put you right on the beach. Read below to see the list and start planning your second home!Be Well,Anisa Belize… Those who buy inland in the Cayo District can get homes for as little as $75,000. Colombia… If you want big-city lifestyle, housing in the nation’s capital, Bogota, remains relatively cheap. It's ALL Here… Our BEST SELLING ITEMSNot Only Are They Tops… They're All DiscountedStock Up And Save!Don't Wait… VISIT NOW Dominican Republic… Condos near the beach in Las Terrenas go for as little as $90,000. Brazil… In the town of Canoa Quebrada, beachfront condos are available for less than $70,000. Spain… If you buy near the sea in Murcia, you’ll pay one-half to one-third as much - as little as $100,000 - than you would in better-known coastal cities. Remember when...

6 Lifestyle Changes That May Help Prevent Dementia

For me one of the things I worry most about growing older is getting dementia. I saw first-hand what it did to my mom. And I have to say we were lucky. She developed it very late in her age and thank goodness it never got to the point where she didn't know who I was.Some of my friends haven't been so lucky. I think about my future and I can't bare putting my family through the ordeal.I found this very interesting article by Chris Kissell that I thought was quite helpful. She tells us of things we can do that may help prevent it.Following are a few lifestyle changes that science says can lower the risk of developing this condition.Some are obvious but others were surprising to me… like having a baby. Well that ship has long sailed for me! I guess I'll have to concentrate on the rest.Be Well,Anisa 1. Eating More Healthfully… Eating a more healthful diet could cut your risk of cognitive impairment by more than one-third. That finding was released at the 2017 Alzheimer's Association International Conference. In particular, researchers lauded what is called the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in fruits, vegetables and whole...

Top 5 Activities That People Dream of Doing in Retirement

There are a host of things people dream of doing when they retire. I'm sure you have a bunch running through your mind.It is probably a large list and mine is probably quite different than yours.However, the recent Transamerica Retirement Survey of Workers reveals the Top 5 that are common to to baby boomers, Gen Xers and even millennials!The study, was based on interviews with nearly 5,200 non-self-employed workers from all three generations.See the list below and see how many you share. There are three on the list that I dream of doing.Be Well,Anisa 5. Volunteering… Volunteering doesn't just keep you busy, it also makes your community a better place. Maybe you could take on more responsibility in a service organization or place of worship. Or, you might cast an even wider net, by teaching adult literacy, leading a 4-H club, becoming a master gardener, building houses with Habitat for Humanity or working at a no-kill pet shelter. The list is virtually endless. Bonus: You'll likely make new friends when you volunteer. You may encounter a wide range of ages, too, rather than being stuck with your own demographic. 4. Working… Some 13 million Americans age 65 or older are...