Pastimes
We share tips, ideas and tools for making home and garden care easy and enjoyable
How to Archive and Organise Family Photos
Collaborative Post For senior family members in particular, photographs of their loved ones are treasured keepsakes to be handed down over the years. But as technology has developed, so has the means by which we archive and protect these recollections for future generations. With the advent of digital cameras and storage devices, it is now […]
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Tips on How to Write a Sports Event Review as a Retired Person
Collaborative Post Retirement should feel like a reward after a long life of working. However, it may get boring at times. Keeping yourself busy turns into a full-time job unless you find an appropriate hobby. One needs something easy to master, entertaining, somewhat challenging, and maybe even financially rewarding. Among all the things a retiree […]
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Communication Tools That Will Help Your Ageing Parents Keep In Touch
Collaborative Post Seniors who stay in touch with their loved ones are less likely to feel lonely or socially isolated. A recent study found that 2.6 million older adults don’t have contact with other people daily. This is why it’s so important to help your parents to stay connected to their nearest and dearest as they get older. Here […]
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Reducing the cost of broadband
Collaborative Post When it comes to keeping bills low, it helps to keep broadband affordable. In this guide we’ll look at why tariffs get high and how to find better, cheaper options. Broadband is a vital service utility that has a monthly contract that needs to be managed and budgeted for. As another household expense, […]
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Safety Tips and a Checklist when Taking Your Parents on Beautiful Scenic Drives
Collaborative Post Taking your parents on a scenic drive can be a great way to spend time together and enjoy the scenery. However, there are a few safety tips you should keep in mind to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable trip. Here is a checklist of things to do before you hit the […]
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Going Off-Grid: How to Plan a Unique Trip and Avoid the Tourist Traps
Collaborative Post Travelling the world is a dream for many, and most of us have taken a holiday at some point or another. In fact, travelling has become so popular that the global travel and tourism market is worth billions, and as many as 12% of UK holidaymakers have booked a package holiday deal in […]
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London Family Trip with Your Older Family and Friends
Collaborative Post A London family trip can be great fun for kids of all ages, and it’s even better when you can include your older family members. There are several places to visit, including the Tower of London, ArcelorMittal Orbit, and Madame Tussauds. For an alternative trip, you can visit Hamleys Toy Shop, which features […]
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Protecting wildlife in the garden over winter
Once upon a time the most common animals you’d find scurrying about in the garden on autumn nights would be hedgehogs, foxes or even a badger. However, today hedgehogs, other mammals and many birds are on the decline, and the more we can do to help them survive through the winter, the better. With this […]
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6 Tips for Pursuing Photography as a Hobby in Retirement
Retirement can be a time of great change. For many people, it can be a time when they suddenly have a lot more free time on their hands. There are so many things we say we’d love to learn if only we had time. If you’ve ever felt that way about learning photography, you’re in […]
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3 Tips for Setting Up Your Crafting Side Hustle
Collaborative Post Turning your hobby into a side hustle is a great way to bring in a little extra money each month. If you’re retired, you might find that you have more time on your hands than you know what to do with. Therefore not only will crafting give you a hobby, but when you […]
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