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8 Ways to Focus on Self-care for Seniors on Valentine’s Day

A senior couple enjoying a self-care moment. The focus is on the joy of spending quality time together and the concept of self-care and relaxation.

Valentine’s Day is often seen as a celebration of romantic love, but it’s also a wonderful opportunity for seniors to focus on something just as important—self-care. As we age, taking care of our physical, emotional, and mental well-being becomes even more crucial, and Valentine’s Day offers a perfect occasion to prioritize ourselves. In this post, we’ll explore 8 ways that seniors can use this special day as an opportunity to indulge in some much-needed self-care. 1. Pamper Yourself with a Relaxing Day Self-care for seniors isn’t just about staying healthy—it’s also about relaxing and taking time for yourself. Valentine’s Day can be the perfect excuse to indulge in some much-needed pampering. You could start the day with a warm, soothing bath—add some lavender or eucalyptus…

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6 Travel-Inspired Home Decor Ideas

Bring Your Adventures to Life! Imagine walking into your home and feeling like you’ve been transported to your favorite travel destination. Whether it’s the serene beaches of the Caribbean, the bustling streets of Paris or the earthy charm of the Southwest, your home can capture the essence of these places with the right decor. If you love to travel and want to bring those adventures into your everyday life, these travel-inspired home decor ideas will help you create a space that’s both personal and inviting. From thoughtful souvenirs to globally inspired colors and textures, decorating with a travel theme is about more than just aesthetics—it’s about creating an environment that tells your unique story. Whether you’re reminiscing about past trips or dreaming of new destinations,…

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Ideas for a Solo Christmas

How to Enjoy a Festive Feast on Your Own Spending Christmas alone doesn’t mean missing out on the joy and magic of the season. In fact, it’s an opportunity to create a celebration that’s uniquely yours—filled with all the things you love, from cozy decorations to a personalized feast. If you’re searching for ideas for a solo Christmas, start with a festive meal tailored just for you. As a single person, I’ve spent many holidays solo but I always made them special. They weren’t always a big production but just unique in some way. Here’s how to make your solo holiday special, delicious, and memorable. 1. Set the Scene A solo Christmas feast is more than just food; it’s about creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.…

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Fall RV Trip Update — The Art of Resiliency and Flexibility

Is it just me or have we had to be super resilient and flexible for the past couple of years? Barely a month ago I wrote a blog post about my fall RV trip plans which included a conference in El Paso, Texas. Due to changes, some beyond my control, I have had to make several modifications and update my fall RV trip plans. Conference Update I debated with myself for weeks about whether or not to attend this conference. It wasn’t a concern about illness. I felt the conference would not live up to the one I had attended in the past due to the restrictions and safety measures in place. The purpose of the conference is to showcase the El Paso food scene.…

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How Important are your Feet?

As a horsewoman, I am familiar with the saying “no hoof, no horse.” While I sat getting a pedicure last week, I started thinking about how that applies to the human foot. If you think the condition of your feet doesn’t have anything to do with travel, read on! How important are your feet? Would it surprise you to know that the average human walks about 100,000 miles in their lifetime? Just like with a horse, your feet are your foundation. They are vital for mobility. Yet, we don’t take care of them like we do the rest of our body. We often take them for granted until they cause us pain. Once a foot or leg becomes painful, it can be totally debilitating, even…

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Electric Bike and the Solo Senior Female Traveler Saga

Electric bike with text overlay: Electric Bike and the Solo Senior Female Traveler Does the saga have a happy ending?

Back in 2019, when I was planning my RV trip, I saw lots of YouTube videos about electric bikes. One brand in particular, Lectric eBikes, caught my attention. Lots of nomads that I follow reviewed their bikes and just raved about them. I thought an electric bike would be a really fun way to get around campgrounds and other places I stayed on my trip. Lectric eBikes was selling their bikes through a Kickstarter at an amazing price so I decided to jump on it. Electric Bike Purchase in 2019 I had to wait several months for the bike to be shipped. It finally arrived, just in time for my trip. Unboxing it was exciting and relatively easy! You can see from the video that…

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Fall Travel Plans – A Conference and an RV Trip

Oh, my gosh. It has been so long since I wrote a blog post I’m not sure I remember how! I just couldn’t muster up the motivation to “find” things to write about when I couldn’t travel or even go out to most restaurants. However, I have some exciting news that has gotten me extremely motivated. You may have already seen some of the news on my social media channels or in my newsletter, but I want to share with you in more detail my fall travel plans. My cats and I will be hitting the trail in October as soon as I return from the International Food Blogger Conference! Sadly, they have to stay home with a pet sitter while I attend the conference.…

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Birthday Musings of a Stay-at-Home Travel Blogger

It’s that time again. It’s my birthday and I’m sitting here reflecting on past birthdays and wondering what the next year will bring. Based on what has transpired so far, it certainly looks like it will be a lot different than any year in the past. Here are some of my random musings as a currently stay-at-home travel blogger. Two years ago, I was sitting in my living room in northern California looking at my new-to-me travel trailer wondering what I was doing. I was throwing away and giving away so much stuff! I was downsizing in preparation for a journey that was sure to change my life. The year before that, I was dining solo on my birthday and really contemplating what it means…

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Home from Work and Can’t Travel? What to do with your Downtime

travel trailer and tow vehicle with text overlay: Home from work and can't travel? Things to do in your downtime.

I had an amazing RV trip planned for April-June. I was going to see Texas bluebells for the first time, attend a couple of festivals, see the emergence of the largest bat colony in the world, ride a steam train, and taste more awesome Texas wine. There were even more things on the list to research. But now, just like everyone else, all my travel is on hold. With people home from work and even ordered to stay at home, it is so important to keep a positive attitude. What are your plans for your downtime from work and travel? Here are some of the things I plan to do to occupy my downtime. What I Plan to do in My Downtime from Work and…

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Nikon P900 Superzoom Camera – Great All-Purpose Camera

With so many things closing down and a tremendous decrease in traffic to travel websites, I’ve been at a bit of a loss for what to do. Since I recently purchased new camera equipment, I decided to take some of this down time to really learn how to use it all. I chose to start with my Nikon P900 superzoom camera since I’ve had it the longest. Even though I don’t know how to use it to its fullest potential yet, I already love it. For years, my go to camera has been a Nikon D90 DSLR. This has been a more than adequate camera for the blog. However, for quite a while now I’ve been wishing for a longer telephoto lens for better bird…

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