The Bulletin

We know these life changes can be challenging. That’s why we’ve provided a variety of articles specifically written and curated to help you make the best choices for you and your family.

April 22, 2022

Does Becoming a Puppy Raiser Appeal to You?

Writer Kari Smith tells us about becoming a puppy raiser for Canine Companions, a nonprofit ...

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Three service dogs from Canine Companions. A look at becoming a puppy raiser with Canine Companions, which provides service dogs to people with disabilities, with firsthand advice.
April 21, 2022

Should She Reveal Their Father’s Affair?

After her husband’s death, a wife feels compelled to tell her grown children about their ...

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sad woman photo by Georgerudy Dreamstime. After her husband’s death, a wife feels compelled to tell her grown children about their father’s affair early in the marriage. Should she?
April 20, 2022

Tips for Trimming Travel Costs

Two long years of pandemic isolation coupled with lower infection rates and vaccinations may have ...

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happy couple on a trip, photo by Alessandro Biascioli, Dreamstime. People are ready to travel again, but inflation has replaced Covid concerns. Follow these budget tips for trimming travel costs and plan your trip.
April 20, 2022

Carrot Cake Breakfast Sandwich

Carrot cake for breakfast? Why not! This easy Carrot Cake Breakfast Sandwich uses whole-grain frozen ...

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Breakfast at the beach. Photo by Luiz Ribeiro Dreamstime. Easy Carrot Cake Breakfast Sandwich uses frozen waffles, low-fat cream cheese, carrot, raisins, walnuts maple syrup. Healthy and delicious, and ready in just 5 minutes.
April 19, 2022

Leaving Regrets Behind

Michael W. Updike tells of a rainy fishing trip and leaving regrets behind, in the ...

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fishing on a foggy lake. Photo by Matthew Mill Dreamstime. Michael W. Updike tells of a rainy fishing trip and leaving regrets behind. He cast his line to hook the fish and ditch the worries.
April 19, 2022

Dumbbells for Women Over 50: A Smart Move

Writer Larissa Banting talks with physical trainer Alicia Jones on the wisdom of using dumbbells ...

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Seniors With Dumbbells at home. Photo By Viktoriia Hnatiuk Dreamstime. Trainer Alicia Jones on the wisdom of dumbbells for women over 50, from why to start to tips on beginning a simple weight-training routine.
April 18, 2022

Probiotics Without Yogurt

Matthew Solan of Harvard Health Blog shares options for foods that offer probiotics without yogurt, ...

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Many other foods also serve up a good dose of good bacteria. Matthew Solan of Harvard Health Blog shares options for foods that offer probiotics without yogurt, still with those healthy bacteria.
April 14, 2022

Tips to Attract Hummingbirds

Throughout the warmer months, yards, gardens, and parks play host to a variety of birds, ...

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Hummingbird feeding from a beautiful red flower. Having birds nearby brings a bit of nature, entertainment and company. Follow these tips to attract hummingbirds to a yard or windowsill feeders.
April 14, 2022

Homemade Fruit Leather: Fruit Roll-Ups but Better

Once you make homemade fruit leather, you might never buy the packaged stuff again! Goodbye, ...

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Once you make homemade fruit leather, you may never buy the packaged stuff again! Goodbye, Fruit Roll-Ups! Great project for or with kids.
April 13, 2022

Seniors Coming Out as Gay

Whether they’ve accepted their identities for decades or have more recently realized their preferences, seniors ...

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Smiling Woman Wrapped In Rainbow Flag Photo By Olezzo Dreamstime. Whether new to their identity or newly emerging, seniors coming out as gay can face challenges that younger LGBTQ people today don’t face.