50+ World

November 21, 2021

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12 Gifts Your 50+ Dad Will Actually Use

Picking a gift for our dads (or father figures) can be frustrating. Aside from the fact that they seem to have everything already, they also tend to use the same…

November 11, 2021

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WWI & WWII Commemorative Stamps

Each year Canada Post and the United States Postal Service, issue new stamps to commemorate significant people and events. World War One and the Second World War have inspired many…

November 7, 2021

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Travel Tips For a Tea Enthusiast

Being a lover of different foods is one of the best reasons to travel the world, but is there an excuse to do the same if you're a lover of…

November 3, 2021

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Done in November 1951

Baby Boomer Trivia From November 1951: MLB MVP Awards to Roy Campanella and Yogi Berra, Frank Sinatra marries Ava Gardner, first North American direct long distance dialing, National Ballet of Canada…

October 13, 2021

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Done in October 1951

Baby Boomer Trivia From October 1951: I Love Lucy, premieres on television; Rocky Marciano TKO's World Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis; Winston Churchill defeats Clement Attlee to become British Prime Minister again…

October 11, 2021

Holidays & Seasonal

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Happy Thanksgiving Day Greetings

Free Thanksgiving Day cards to share with friends and family. A selection of unique, vintage-inspired Thanksgiving wishes with some universal themes. Pilgrims Theme Thanksgiving Day Wishes & Cards Turkey, pumpkins,…

October 10, 2021

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Using Technology to Enhance Travel

There is something so satisfying for older adults about taking a vacation later in life, after years of hard work and accumulated experience. Now that the kids are grown and…

September 30, 2021

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Canada has established September 30th as National Truth and Reconciliation Day, a day to remember and honour the memory of the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families…

September 22, 2021

Food & Dining

Retirement Cooking Tips

If you've worked your entire life waiting for a chance to relax and are now retired, now is the right time to focus attention on your favorite hobbies and stuff…

September 12, 2021

Home & Garden

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Top 3 End of Summer Gardening Tips

The benefits of having a home garden are countless. It's a wonderful way to stay physically active, it can reduce stress levels and offer a relaxing form of self-care, and…