SENIOR MOMENT 4 WOMEN

istockphoto.com Note: Please excuse the font issues I like the advice my Mom gave me. She.said, "Eat what you want, but do it in moderation."  Now that I am a senior citizen, I have made some changes. I try to eat  homemade low cal muffins and  breads during the week.  I keep bananas, carrots, and zucchini on hand to make muffins or breads with. I make a dessert on the weekends. I have learned to use cake mix as a base and turn into flavorful cookes, muffins, breads, and cakes.  I had to use this method because I have weak grip in my hands. I love baking pound cakes but only do it on special look occasions. I reserve  b acon, sausage, and eggs for Sunday breakfast.  I   do like cooking  meat for dinner, especially poultry. Casseroles and one pot  wonders with meat are my "Go To" meals during the week. I let beef, chicken, turkey, or pork be a part of my meals on Sunday. I avoid deep fried meats, so  I purchased an air fryer. This w...

bagamall.com I have been a bargain hunter for many years. I honed my skills after I became a mother with two boysWe and also had a  disabled  spouse. Now I am a widow who is retired and live on a fixed income. My budget is further strained by the increase in Medicare premiums, gas and groceries. I'm not going to whine  and complain. The Lord is my ultimate  source and He helps me figure out ways stretch my dollars. I love to make jewelry and have a storage box full of jewelry findings.This term is reserved for earring accessories and necklace and bracelet parts. I feel like I have discovered Grocery Secrets & Findings   at my local grocery stores. I am going to  share some store brand named items that are just as tasty  to me as the national brands. There are cuts of meats that can save you  money. I just checked online  for the best way to cook these cheaper cuts of meats. I'll  start off  sharing Grocery Store...

clipground.com I was concerned about this new COVID variant called Omicron. I already had a disturbing phone call last week.  One of my friend's relatives and their family were in quarantine due to Omicron.   My sons and I rung in the  together since we've been vaccinated. We didn't want to plan a gathering and expose ourselves to the risk of expose to COVID viruses.  I prepared Teriyaki chicken drumsticks and mini pizzas for our appetizers.  We knew it was time to do our traditional toasts! Fireworks from downtown were blasting. nearby.  I did my social media "Happy New Year's" greetings too! I got up New Years morning and prepared baked ham, collards, black eye-peas, and corn muffins. The dessert was chocolate swirl cheesecake. Whew! I had to go sit down after all that cooking! I saw left over ham in the fridge this morning. I couldn't eat another slice unless I did a make-over on  this ham.  I had not eaten ham salad in years. ...

THE CHRISTMAS MEAL HAS BEEN SERVED! 🎄 THE NEW YEAR IS COMING! 📣 BLESSING TO YOU IN 2022! 🎇

I often hear comments from.people about regretting that its time for the Christmas season.  I have never felft this way.  I'll admit that I was sad during Christmas, the first year after my husband died. The sadness disappeared when I remembered the "Reason For The Season!".  Pondering on the Birth Of Christ was enough to bring me joy. The Bible verse 2 Corinthians 5:8 explains  that when you're absent from the body, you are present with the Lord. Just knowing my husband is with the Lord in heavenly places, brings me comfort. The " blues" that we  Seniors.have can quickly turn into depression. We face a lot of situations daily that can make us sad. My friends and I   call each.other when we are facing limited contact from our grown children, financial problems, or experiencing pain from chronic illness. We give free therapy sessions to each other  because it's cheaper.   Here are some things I do to chase away the...

wallpaperaccess.com I have been putting up my faux pre-lit Christmas tree for the past few years. I was following  tradition for a while with red decorations. A couple of years ago I saw a purple Christmas tree with all the trimmings. I have been  hooked on purple since then.  I went to a discount store searching for purple tinsel. They did not have any.  I was disappointed because I saw a tinsel wreath craft online. I stumbled  upon purple poinsettias mixed in a bunch of red and white poinsettias.  The display was about seven feet tall. I was so happy that bought all of their purple poinsettias! I decided to make potted purple poinsettia arrangements for my front yard. I was  able to get most of my items at a dollar store.. I bought the following items: (1) Roll, Shiny Purple Gift Wrap ( 30 inches x 48 inches)  (2) 8 inches to Plastic Sand Buckets (from toy section) (2) Purple Mix Pansies (1) Purple Rose Bud Bush Note: Purple Wired Ri...