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Conquer Fatigue! Best Ways to Boost Your Energy Levels

Conquer Fatigue! Best Ways to Boost Your Energy Levels

high energy levels

We used to have this never-ending vitality when we were kids. We hated those afternoon naps believing we had all the energy of the world to play throughout the day. As months, years and decades pass, our vitality gradually diminishes along with our energy levels. This phenomenon is a normal part of aging but we Baby Boomer don’t want to accept it.

There’s nothing to be afraid. We just have to embrace the fact that our aging body doesn’t function as it did several years ago. A few activities can make us feel tired and restless. However, there are a handful of hacks to trick our mind and skyrocket our energy levels. Here’s how!

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Baby Boomers and Technology Evolving

Baby Boomers and Technology Evolving

As a representative of the baby boomer generation, I am lucky to have seen and experienced the evolution of technology over the years. Technology’s ongoing advancements make almost everything more convenient these days. I’m still in awe at how the internet has changed the world in numerous ways – how it lets us connect with distant people, how we can explore and find new things we never knew existed until we see it on Google, how fast things spread and so much more!

Plus, I couldn’t imagine that life would be so much easier with the help of the cool gadgets available today. You can simply download a game, different apps ranging from social, photo to video sharing instantly and most of them are free of charge!  These gadgets are generally referred to as apps and are great on your mobile devices.  On the computer the different browser refer to them as extensions.

Instagram's Hyperlapse App

A new app that’s starting to create a buzz in the social community is Instagram’s Hyperlapse. I’ve seen a few awesome videos and read a lot of good reviews about it.

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Tips to Become an Awesome Grandparent

Tips to Become an Awesome Grandparent

Being a parent and especially a grandparent is a beautiful, unique and a gratifying experience. It creates a sense of self-fulfilment especially if we are lucky enough to pass down great values and beliefs to our grandchildren. It grants us a certain warmth that translates to a smile whenever we see our little ones happy and embracing all life has to offer.

Grandparents’ day is coming in a few days. This is a good opportunity for us grandpas and grandmas to further develop a good relationship with our grandkids. For nanas like me, how do we become the ‘cool’ grandparent that they want to be with or remember? Here’s some advices on how we oldies can happily bond with our grandchildren.

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Back to School Lunches: High-five for the Kids!

Back to School Lunches: High-five for the Kids!

The 1st of September, known in US as Labor Day, also raises the curtain on a new school year.  Almost all children are excited in the prospect of meeting new classmates, catching up with their old buddies and playmates, and meeting their new teachers.

Happy first day of school

A child is required to attend classes a certain number of hours every school day. They are also expected to stay attentive and focused in order to learn. They will deal with lectures, exams, interactions and extra-curricular activities the entire day. With an energy-draining schedule like this, a child regardless of their vitality and high energy levels, could experience fatigue if they’re not eating healthy and getting enough sleep the night before.

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A Flashback on Baby Boomer Generation Toys

A Flashback on Baby Boomer Generation Toys

Baby Boomer Toys

Baby Boomer Grandparents enjoyed playing with classic and vintage toys in their childhood ; some of these toys were wood-carved, some were made from new “space age”  materials. Reminiscing about the toys that were once loved by many and seeing how they change through the decades makes us nostalgic.  This is especially true of the baby boomer generation.

The boomers make up a great number of the population and they are willing and able to spend money on purchasing toys for their grandsons and daughters. The act of giving gifts is their way of bringing back good old memories.  This helps them to feel young and to create a new unforgettable memory when playing with their precious little ones.

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