With pandemic-related retail disruptions, you might want to plan ahead. When the Covid-19 pandemic began on March 11, it disrupted pretty much every major industry, from hospitality to sports to finance. In the world of retail, those disruptions were felt most strongly in three places: the closure of brick-and-mortar stores, supply shortages, and shipping delays. With this … [Read more...] about Should you be Christmas shopping now? Everything to know about COVID-related delays
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Want to spend your senior years at home? Here’s how to do it
Don't let anyone tell you that moving to a retirement home is mandatory. For 30 Years, Pat Weis has called the Bay Indies community in Venice, Florida, home. It’s where she lived with her husband until his death three years ago and where she currently resides with a friend. Now 80, Weis has no plans to leave her house anytime soon. “I’ve been here 30 years and enjoyed every … [Read more...] about Want to spend your senior years at home? Here’s how to do it
Beat the heat: Eight summer safety tips for seniors
Cookouts. Festivals. Gardening. Parades. Summer is a wonderful time for outdoor fun and enjoyment, but for seniors, the heat and sun that come with the season can be dangerous if certain precautions aren’t taken. In fact, a recent University of Chicago Medical Center study found that 40 percent of heat-related fatalities in the U.S. were among people over 65. Here are eight … [Read more...] about Beat the heat: Eight summer safety tips for seniors
The impact of COVID-19 on older adults (part 1)
COVID-19 poses a risk not only to the health of older adults who contract the disease but also to those without the health care resources and social structures that contribute to overall wellness Before becoming a professor, Sarah Szanton made house calls to older adults as a nurse practitioner. On her visits, she saw how an older person's home environment can contribute to … [Read more...] about The impact of COVID-19 on older adults (part 1)
Serving up some culinary firecrackers – Fourth of July Cocktail Recipe
Fourth of July Cocktail Level: Easy | Total: 10 min Prep: 10 min | Yield: 1 drink Ingredients 1 ounce watermelon schnapps 1 big splash cranberry juice 1 very thin slice jalapeno or serrano pepper 1 slice lemon 1 slice lime 1 1/2 ounces tequila 1/4 ounce blue curacao 1/2 ounce simple syrup Watermelon wedge, for garnish (optional) Directions 1.) Mix the … [Read more...] about Serving up some culinary firecrackers – Fourth of July Cocktail Recipe
Memorial Day Recipe – Cornbread Salad
Ingredients: 4 plum tomatoes, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro Kosher salt 1 cup sour cream ¼ cup mayonnaise 2 scallions, minced Juice of ½ lime ¼teaspoon chili powder 2 cups crumbled cornbread 2 15-ounce cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Recipe – Cornbread Salad
Memorial Day Recipe – Smoked Baby Back Ribs
Ingredients: 2 racks baby back ribs (about 3 pounds each) ¼ cup packed light brown sugar 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon paprika 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon mustard powder Kosher salt 1 lemon, halved 1 apple, quartered 1 cup apple juice or cider 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Vegetable oil, for … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Recipe – Smoked Baby Back Ribs
Memorial Day Recipe – Frozen Lemonade Pie
Ingredients: For the Crust: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs ¼ cup sugar 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For the Filling: 2 cups heavy cream 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk, chilled 1 6-ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate (do not thaw) For the Topping: 1 cup blueberries 1 cup raspberries 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Recipe – Frozen Lemonade Pie
Twenty inspiring black women who are making history in 2020 (part 3)
Each March, Women's History Month recognizes the ground-breaking achievements of women and women of color. Kaia Shivers, a liberal studies professor at New York University, helped Insider.com select a list of 20 female innovators and leaders who are making history and setting records. From entertainers to philanthropists, here are black women who will change the world … [Read more...] about Twenty inspiring black women who are making history in 2020 (part 3)
Transforming neighborhoods where we work, live and play
As Wisconsin’s largest community foundation, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation is a catalyst for positive change in Milwaukee through the generosity of its donors and strength of its community partnerships. Hand in hand with the community, the Foundation has driven investment and impact in education, youth engagement, and economic development to support people where they … [Read more...] about Transforming neighborhoods where we work, live and play