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How To Bring Peace To The Elders in Your Life During These Difficult Times..

It seems like peace can be hard to find at any age. We’re all in this mess together, both young and old. And we have all seen how the isolation of quarantine has affected all of our family members, most importantly our elderly parents. At least when you’re young, you can embrace the madness somewhat, and see where it leads you. When you’re older, a lack of peace becomes more problematic. There’s no denying the fact that the older you are, the less amount of time you have. And if you haven’t found peace, then that can cause a lot of heartache and anguish. As a capable adult, you’ll be in a position to help your aging parents find peace. Here’s how.

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Keep the Good Times Rolling

It’d be sad to live with the knowledge that all your happy moments were behind you. But who says that has to be the case? As people get older, they’re much less likely to be a self-starter; they’re unlikely to make grand things happen in their lives. But that doesn’t mean that they’ve lost the capacity to experience joy and have fun. If you’re going to do something exciting, then why not look at inviting them along? It’s sometimes worthwhile really emphasizing how much their presence will mean to you, because sometimes older people can be a little resistant. They’ll love it when they’re there.

Find The Right Living Arrangement

It’s hard to feel at peace if you feel like you’re living in the wrong environment. A place might not be right for many reasons, such as it’s not friendly for people with reduced mobility, or it’s too isolated. At some stage, it might be best to look at nursing homes. But remember that even these spaces can be problematic. If you suspect that your parents aren’t being treated as well as they should, then you’ll need to get in touch with experienced nursing home abuse lawyers. While it can be a process to find the ideal living arrangement for older people, it’s a journey that’s a worthwhile undertaking, since it can have such a big impact on their happiness. 

Make Emergency Arrangements 

Your parents might be a little bit worried about various aspects of life, such as their financial standing or what they’ll do if they fall in the home. While you can’t keep all of these problems at bay, you can help to put their mind at ease by making emergency arrangements. If they know there’s a plan in place should they have a medical emergency, then they’ll feel all the better for it. 

Trips Down Memory Lane

It can be hard to feel as if the world is moving on without you. Your parents will have lived full lives, with many happy moments — you’ll be included in many of those memories. As they get older, take some time to take a trip down memory lane. This will give them an opportunity to relive some of the happy moments of their lives, and give you a chance to get to them better. Opening up a bottle of wine, going through some old photographs, and sharing stories is a surefire way to have a fun evening.

How Does Ashley Madison’s Credit System Work for Pricing?

So you have been finally decided to give in to the thought of having an extra-marital affair on the Ashley Madison dating site and wondered what to expect on the platform. You may find this piece to be insightful in finding out how the pricing system works and what to expect from using the service. You can check here to find out about the Ashley Madison price list and learn more about their dating services below.

As you may already know, the Ashley Madison dating service is famous around the world for their adult dating service. While many of their users are married couples looking to have an affair with a stranger, you could also find single folks or divorcees looking to connect with the opposite sex. So how can you get started on the platform, and what should you expect from using their service?

Getting Started

As with every other dating site for adults, the first thing you would have to do is sign-up and create a profile. You can do this in less than three minutes and don’t have to provide your real details, such as your name, phone number, or address. It is possible not to have your actual photo as your profile picture. You can choose to use an avatar, and other users will respect your decision to remain anonymous.

The registration process is free of charge, but you will have to provide an email address to complete the process. And for this, I advise you to use a new email solely for this purpose. By so doing, you get to separate your private messages from dating services, from other work-related emails.

Meeting Members

Once you have completed the registration on the website, you will get notifications of compatible matches close to you. But you can ignore their suggestions and do your search at your convenience. For this, you will need to upgrade to a premium membership to be able. I will talk more about this when we get to how the pricing system works.

You should know that a female member can begin chats and send emails without any financial commitment. On the other hand, a male user only gets one free message upon registration. And if they happen to connect with a female user, they will need to purchase more credits to enjoy more chat time. Men can also get gifts for the ladies on the platform, but this is entirely up to them. You can read this for how to chat ladies up on dating sites.

Pricing Policy

As you already know, you will need to upgrade your membership status to get the best out of the Ashley Madison dating service. But just before you give up on the thoughts of signing up, you should know that their fees may be within the market average. The good thing is that you don’t get slammed with a recurring monthly subscription and only pay for what you use.

The service is entirely free for women, and only men will need to make a financial commitment to enjoy the services provided by the platform. The guys will need to pay for the messages they send to the ladies and other users, but the females can start chatting right away. One good thing with this system is that you can be sure of finding a lot of female folks on the site at any given time.

How Much does Ashley Madison’s Credit Cost?

The minimum credits you can purchase is 100, and each goes for 0.49 cents. So the guys should expect to shell out $49 to get started on the platform. The good thing is that the more credits you purchase, the lesser it cost. If you are buying 500 credits, the price drops to $0.29 per credit, while 1000 will cost you $240 at the rate of $0.24 per credit.

Please wait a minute, did I hear you say it cost to use their service? Well, you should know that it is expensive to cheat on your partner, and you can check this piece below to find out how much it costs to have an affair.

https://www.fatherly.com/love-money/this-is-how-much-it-costs-to-have-an-affair/

So now you know how much it cost to get started with using the service, I bet you would like to find out how much credit a gentleman needs to send a message to a lady. It will cost you five (5) credits for every message you send to other users, and that’s not all. It also requires the same five credits to open a letter or text sent from a female user or other people on the platform.

For a live chat with another user, you will need to have a balance of more than 30 credits, and it will cost 50 credits to chat for an hour. And once the first 60 minutes is up, you will be charged another 30 credits and an extra 20 at the end of the hour. If you wish to send virtual gifts to your female friends on the platform, you could end up spending between 20 and 50 credits.

Buying credits is not an issue, as the site accepts all credit cards and also has the option to use PayPal instead. The good thing is the payment is billed under “online services.” and does not mention the name Ashley Madison. So you can be sure your spouse won’t get suspicious at the end of the month when they receive the monthly transactions. Of course, you won’t have to worry about this if you don’t share the same banking details or make use of PayPal.

Final Notes

The Ashley Madison dating service is excellent if you are not looking for a long term relationship. It also appeals more to married men and women interested in having a fling that doesn’t end up ruining their marriage. While your user information such as name, photos, and other details are protected, there is usually little information about the people you meet there. So you may have to spend on credits to get to know other users on the platform. But at the end of the day, there is a high probability you may find someone who isn’t looking for anything serious also.

Our Readers’ Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes Shared…Day 1

I recently polled some readers and asked what their favorite Thanksgiving sides were. The list was really long with a bunch of true favorites, mentioned by quite a few people. I am going to post some of our readers’ favs for you just in time for Turkey day. OH, by the way, can you guess how many turkeys are consumed on Thanksgiving Day??? (the answer is at the bottom of this post)!!!

Momo’s Sausage Stuffing

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Given by Maggie T and adapted by Jones Dairy Farm.com

1 (12 oz) Jones Dairy Farm All Natural Pork Sausage Roll  
2 medium onions, chopped  
2 celery stalks, diced or chopped  
2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken or turkey broth or apple juice  
1 (14 oz) package stuffing mix/bread cubes 

Crumble sausage into a stock pot or Dutch oven. Add onion and celery; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sausage is no longer pink, about 6 to 8 minutes. (Do not drain or pour off drippings).

Add broth; bring to a boil.  

Turn off heat; add stuffing mix, stirring until bread cubes are evenly moistened. Transfer to a greased casserole dish.  

Bake covered in a preheated 350˚F oven for 30 minutes or until heated through. (For drier texture, uncover casserole during the last 10 minutes of baking).

Camille M’s Mom’s Delicious Cranberry Sauce

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1 bag fresh cranberries
1/2 cup brown sugar
a few cloves 
Juice of two oranges
Orange zest to taste

We use a small slow cooker but you can prepare on the stove 

Put all ingredients together in the slow cooker for about 2 hours, Until cranberries have burst 

Remove from slow cooker and place in glass storage container, add the orange zest. Store in refrigerator. The sauce will thicken as time passes. 

Yum!!!!

Elmwood Ave’s Nancy’s Classic Pecan Pie

adapted by Karo.com

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This recipe was given to me by my sweet neighbor on Elmwood. I moved there when TJ was 3 months old. Nancy lived across the street from me and we spent many many days talking and sharing recipes (mostly her giving to me!!!!!). My favorite hands down was her Pecan Pie recipe. She would buy the HUGE bag of Pecans at Costco Thanksgiving week, and share 1/2 with me. I am so happy to share it with you. PS The Barefoot Contessa makes a very similar one but adds 1 tablespoon of Makers Mark!!!!

  • 1 cup Karo light corn syrup
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 cups pecans
  • 1 (9-inch) frozen deep-dish pie crust (IT HAS TO BE DEEP DISH)
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mix corn syrup, eggs, sugar, butter, and vanilla using a spoon. Place pecans on the bottom of pie crust.. Pour filling into pie crust and over Pecans.
  3. Bake until center springs back when tapped lightly, about 55 to 70 minutes.
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On Thanksgiving Day there are 48 Million Turkeys Consumed

Scroll & Shop

I am so excited to share some of my favorite shops with you. I have “met” the owners of these shops throughout my years of blogging and have ordered over and over again. All of the shops are offering DISCOUNTS on every order, so be sure to check out the codes. Each site is so different and unique and most of this merchandise should be new to you. You will not see any of the items coming and going all over town!!!!!! Click any of the photos or blurbs below to visit each site. Happy Shopping!!!

I love the Terez leggings and I get them for my daughters.

Plate and Plaid has so many amazing vintage decor finds..I have my eye on the Santa ice bucket!!!

Ward Vintage is my go-to!!! I am always buying a gift or a special piece from their site.

I cannot say enough about the Canfora sandals. Check out their sale section. It’s so hard to choose one pair. This Christmas send a gift from Capri!!!

Check out Dans La Main for some really stylish handbags. My favorite is the Birkin style in unique fabrics.

All summer I wore Sue Sartor’s dresses. I was introduced to Sue by my daughter’s roommate’s mom at Georgetown. Her dresses have become the latest Instagram sensation.

Southern Bungalow makes the most beautiful candles. I love the Fraiser Fir scent and all of the containers are a work of art.

Wait until you try one of the Southern Baked Pie Company. This has been my go-to gift for 2020. All of the pies are delicious. I would recommend the bundle sets.

And lastly When I Was Your Age makes beautiful personalized paper coffee cups, tumblers, plates, and so many more fun gifts. I am in love with everything that they sell.

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The collection spans the 20th Century and features vintage bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and brooches in an array of styles ranging from bold pendant necklaces to subtle, beautifully crafted formal earrings to everyday bangles and cuffs.

Use the code Nicole for 10% off your entire order..

This said, in the late 1940’s,  Amedeo Canfora decided to open a sandal shop in Capri.. A modest little shop, with a workbench on which to make his sandals, walls hung with soles and costume jewelry, and shelves filled with books in which the measurements of the most important regular clients were recorded and carefully conserved. 

Use the code NICOLE for 10% off your entire order.

Inspired by a love of all things bamboo, the first DLM design was the Rain Clutch, still a favorite among the collection. Today, Dans La Main partners with craftspeople from all over the world to use the best raw materials and create designs that, in many cases, honor a native craft.

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A selection of artisan luxury kaftan dresses & more! The Sue Sartor wares are exquisitely hand-made out of 100% cotton or silk with great love and care by master tailors and skilled artisans.

Use the code Nicole for 20% off your entire order.

Southern Bungalow Co. was created from a love for fragrances and all things beautiful for the home. Each Southern Bungalow candle is hand-poured in a reusable statement piece container using an organic and clean-burning coconut wax. Coconut wax is odorless until scented with cosmetic grade fragrances and essential oils.

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Southern Baked Pie Company. created with family recipes, Southern charm, and an all-butter pie dough that melts in your mouth. Amanda, the founder, and her team of bakers create gourmet sweet and savory pies for all of life’s special occasions and celebrations. Southern Baked Pie Company masterfully creates a variety of decadent flavors and specialty selections utilizing seasonal fresh fruit from local Georgia farmers and businesses. We offer pies in a variety of sizes including whole pies, petite pies, and bite-size tassies. While we’re born and baked in Georgia, Southern Baked Pie Company ships pies to corporate and individual clients nationwide.

Use the code Nicole for 15% off your entire order…

WHEN I WAS YOUR AGE

Made to order custom celebration supplies and personalized gifts.

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Making Spirits Bright.

I am hearing from so many people that they are dreading the Christmas season. No parties, no cookie exchanges, no secret Santa, mostly all online shopping, and it goes on and on. I feel your pain. I think I am in denial most days and blast my Christmas music like everything will just turn around on Dec 1st. But the reality is, we might be really limited with our celebrating this year. So, I am going to do a few posts, once a week with a fun activity you can do to keep the Holiday spirit and your own spirits going.

Last year I saw the most beautiful silk beaded ornaments. They were actually kits that you make yourself. I am going to buy a few and ask a girlfriend or 2 over for takeout and to make a beautiful ornament. We can play Christmas music and have our own mini party. We’ve got this Fashionistas…Now to go order my ornament kits!!

To see the entire assortment of ornament kits click HERE.

Some Exciting News Coming Next Week….

Do you want to shop where I shop??? Well, next Wednesday some of my favorite brands and secret finds!!!! (and trust me…….you probably have never been on these sites) are going to do a special online sale for my readers with 10% your order. There are sooo many great things. I cannot wait for you to see!!! I am so excited to share them with you to kick off the Holiday season!!

There will be Work Out Clothes:

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Fancy Sandals

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Fancy Handbags:

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Unique Home Decor Old and New:

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Dresses Galore for all Occasions:

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Decorative Candles and Home Fragrances for Yourself and For Gifts:

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Cute and one of a kind Custom Celebration supplies and personalized gifts:

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Chic Vintage Designer Jewelry