The Upside of Downsizing: 50 Ways to Create a Cozy Life
Are you struggling with the accumulation of “stuff” in your life? If you’re a GenSandwicher, chances are, your garage runneth over. And your storage unit. And your attic. And your calendar. And your file cabinet. And your responsibilities.
My friend, Karen O’Connor has written a cute little book just for us. The Upside of Downsizing: 50 Ways to Create a Cozy Life stands only 5 inches high by 4 ¾ inches wide and features 50 short chapters of helpful hints to help those of us over 50 to embrace this new and often perplexing stage of life. Some of the hints are familiar, but others caused me to stop and ponder. Each chapter includes a gentle challenge: “Why not…. (try something new)?”
Karen covers both the practical and the inspirational. I love her vibrancy and joy of life as she shares stories, biblical principles, and innovative ideas for trimming belongings, rediscovering the joys of an empty nest, actively helping others, and establishing a vibrant, energetic lifestyle. This would be a great gift for anyone celebrating one of those milestone birthdays.
Labels: aging, clutter, downsizing, Karen O'Connor
Sunday, April 01, 2007
Gifts for Aging Parents
Associated Content has a great article on gift ideas for aging parents. Clearly, they have enough stuff. I know I’m always trying to encourage Mom to get rid of stuff. Their ideas are ways to show love while not adding to the clutter.Labels: aging parents, clutter, gifts