What is the most important life skill or value your parents taught you? Table Talk 5 Conversation Cards Set is perfect for family gatherings or multigenerational events. We just returned from a beach trip with 4 generations, and these family gathering table talk questions were the highlights of dinner table conversations. Here’s a sample from […]
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What simple rhythms can help create a peaceful home in the retirement years? Home doesn’t magically become peaceful, even in retirement. It’s shaped by the small things we choose to do every day, including peaceful habits and joyful home rhythms. This week, Sheli (a retired great-grandma!) shares the simple rhythms that bring calm, joy, and
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Would your rather play Quirkle or Scrabble? If you are in the sandwich generation or living in a multigenerational arrangement, you may be looking for fun and meaningful ways to support the older adults in your life. One of the best tools? Critical thinking activities and brain games for senior adults. Highlights: If you’re part
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Where do you store your In Case of Emergency Binder? Do you have a single place that holds all the important information you or your next of kin would need during a crisis, an In Case of Emergency Binder? When my kids were little, I had babysitter instructions on the counter and an accordion folder
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What one item would you grab on the way to the hospital? Whether you get the phone call that a family member is headed to the hospital emergency room (ER) or awaken to discover an urgent situation, it can be overwhelming to think about all the immediate tasks, including what to pack for the ER.
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What type of beach shade do you use? After years of dragging the big heavy beach canopy bag down to the shore and hoping we could get it set up and down by ourselves if my husband wasn’t on the trip, I found a new, easier beach shade, a Neso Tent, that weighs considerably less!
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What is your top thing to consider when booking a beach rental? Booking a beach rental for one family is complicated enough, but add several families or generations, and things get even trickier. Knowing the top 5 things to consider when booking a multigenerational vacation home will help you narrow your options within your price
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What game can you play as a multigenerational family? There are so many games on the market that it is hard to know which ones to add to your family collection. One fun game we were introduced to a few years ago was Qwirkle. My aunt was surprised we did not own it, so she
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Planning a multigenerational family reunion this summer? Multigenerational travel is not as difficult as it sounds if you remember a few tips beyond just agreeing on the budget and location. The rewards of multigenerational travel far outweigh the planning. We are just returning from a week at the beach with multigenerational family and friends. Most
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What family member might need to come live with you? In the US, multigenerational living is on the rise. In some countries, it is much more common. Multigenerational living is influenced by personal, cultural, social, and economic conditions. Every place I’ve lived in has had a guest room, but with our last home purchase we
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