Great Mother's Day Gifts That Cost (Almost) Nothing
Information is brought to you by Mike Fielder w/ Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Great Mother's Day Gifts That Cost (Almost) Nothing It happens every year: You: “Hey Mom, what can I get you for Mother’s Day?” Mom: “Oh, honey, there’s nothing I need, so please don’t spend any money.” Well, flowers or sweets are always nice, but this year, consider celebrating Mom with something a little different. Here are some Mother’s Day gift ideas that cost next to nothing, but are guaranteed to please. Schedule a Foot Massage – Make her a homemade gift certificate for a foot massage. Follow through with 20 minutes of massage with a fragrant lotion, then leave the lotion with her. Take Her to the Movies (at Home) – If you know her favorite movie, rent it. Stock up on snacks, make sure she’s comfy, then watch the movie with her, even if it’s too old-fashioned or too sentimental for you. Make Her a Memory Journal – Buy a scrapbook and fill it with photos, drawings and hand-written memories of the special times you’ve shared over the years. Cook Her a Meal – A get-out-of-the-kitchen pass is sure to please. Sit her down with a book or movie while you cook brunch or dinner. Find a recipe, be sure you have the ingredients on hand and cook away. Be sure to clean up afterward, or the gift doesn’t count. Notate a Calendar – Buy her a desktop or purse-sized date calendar. But before you give it to her, write a loving little note to her every few pages. This is guaranteed to make her smile all year long! Plan a Picnic – Invite the family or make it just the two of you. Either way, pick the perfect spot and pack the nicest lunch you can think of, including some of the treats you know she loves. Give Her a Honey-Do Day – Is there a Mom out there who doesn’t have a list of ‘things-that-need-to-be done?’ Give her the gift of time, then spend a few hours washing the car, weeding the garden or whatever else is on her list.
The Benefits of a 55 Plus Community
As we age it can become difficult to manage an entire household—especially one with a lot of yard space or multiple floors. In some cases, it makes sense to consider an active adult community, which is not necessarily the same as senior living. Most active adult communities require residents to be 55 years of age or older. They offer a whole host of benefits that make them appealing to aging individuals interested in maintaining a sense of community while pairing down some of the difficulties and stresses of home ownership. You’ll be surrounded by like-minded people One of the biggest benefits of life in a 55+ community is the camaraderie. Sure, like every neighborhood, you might have disagreements on the type of decor to put on your lawn or how many flowers are too many. But, in the end, you’ll be surrounded by people in a similar stage of life. You will probably find that many are interested in the same activities, be it recreational sports like tennis or golf, arts and crafts, gardening, etc. Maintenance is simplified If you’re used to caring for a large yard, keeping up with endless household chores, and have general difficulty maintaining a large space, pairing down your belongings and moving into an adult living community can be a solution. Sometimes, property owners will handle the majority of maintenance issues—everything from changing out lightbulbs to shoveling snow—so that you can focus on other important things. Socialize—for free! Depending on the type and size of the community, many offer free or low-cost activities daily for residents to partake in. They typically cater to a variety of interests and skill levels, and you might even be able to pick up a hobby you never thought you’d be interested in. This is a great way to meet your neighbors, too, and can help you make friends in your new home. Peace and quiet is abundant The good news is that, by moving into a 55+ community, the peace and quiet you may not have had living in a traditional neighborhood will finally be attainable. Some adult living communities have quiet hours, or restrict visitation to specific times of day to keep noise down. This is not to say these communities are boring, but if you want a relative sense of calm in your community, adult living can deliver this.
How to Find a Pet Friendly Home
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