Smaller And Smarter: Suggestions When Contemplating Downsizing
June 26, 2024
It’s a chaotic and unpredictable time for the current US housing market. Yet for many, thoughts of downsizing to a smaller, less burdensome, and less expensive home are ever-present. While many believe that it’s a money-saver to downsize to a smaller home for lower taxes and mortgage payments, less maintenance…
Tips For Tidying: Trying To Clear The Clutter
January 3, 2024
Now that it’s 2024, many will start the year by saying, “Out with the old, in with the new.” But when it comes to the products and possessions that fill your life (and your living space), “in with the new” may be a questionable tactic and even downright dysfunctional. Too…
Memory Lane: Nostalgia Has Taken Hold
August 2, 2023
If you are confused by the sudden appearance of many cultural touchstones from the past (such as Barbie, conversations about Oppenheimer, and a new Ninja Turtles movie!), you’re not imagining things. It seems like we have suddenly resurrected many cultural icons and ephemera from our past and embraced them once…
All Dolled Up: Are You Embracing Barbiecore This Summer?
July 26, 2023
So unless you’ve abandoned Planet Earth, you probably know that this is the summer of the new movie Barbie and that all things “Barbie” have suddenly exploded into popular culture, including fashion. As an older adult, you may wonder if all this hoopla has any relevance for you. Beyond the…
Spring Cleaning: How Much Do You Need To Declutter?
April 19, 2023
Previously, agebuzz has published several posts on the decluttering and downsizing many of us face as we enter our later years. It can be a physically demanding task, just emptying closets, sorting through piles, and delivering items for donation or sale. But it can also be an emotionally draining endeavor,…
Deal With The Disarray: Can You Organize (Or Dispose Of) Your Clutter This Year?
January 11, 2023
It’s once again that time of year to take stock of your life and rethink the way forward. What do you want to do differently this year? How can you go about organizing for change or clearing the way for a new path? Well, perhaps you can start literally by…