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Let SeniorLiving.org Help You Navigate Medicare Enrollment

This post is sponsored by Sivan Social. All comments and opinions are my own.



I am the caregiver for an adult who recently had to navigate enrolling in Medicare.  The very first thing I learned is Original Medicare does not cover the costs of prescriptions.  You need a Medicare Part D plan if you want prescription coverage. And for Medicare Part B, you have to pay 20 percent of the Medicare-approved amount for all Part B services.

The entire Medicare process can be quite confusing, so it is best if you have someone with the knowledge to help you navigate the process.  If you don't enroll in the part you need during the open enrollment, there can be hefty fees associated when you do. While most who are on Medicare are on a fixed income, those fees can stretch your budget thin.

I highly suggest you seek the help of SeniorLiving.org.  Call QuoteManage using the number at the top of the SeniorLiving.org landing page. You can speak with an expert at no cost or obligation and get help choosing the right plan for your or your loved one's needs. The Senior Living website has a plethora of information to help guide you through all the ins and outs of Medicare.

QuoteManage is a national Medicare telesales brokerage firm that specializes in Medicare and helps seniors across the country find the best plan to fit their needs. They help eligible Medicare customers enroll in Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Medicare prescription drug, vision, and dental plans to cover all of their evolving health needs. They also advise newly Medicare-eligible and newly retired Medicare recipients with their healthcare insurance options.

With All these years of paying into Medicare, it is important to get everything you are entitled to.  It is essential that you make an informed decision so you don't miss out on any benefits you have earned. Medicare can be very complicated and confusing, so call the folks at QuoteManage to make the process as easy as possible.

Medicare Annual Enrollment is coming up October 15-December 7, 2021.  This is when you can enroll for the first time, change plans, or drop pans.  It is imperative that you also check the plan you currently have, as things are always changing.

I urge you to share this article with your Medicare-eligible friends and loved ones, so they can make an informed decision about their healthcare.
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Tips to Stay Happy and Healthy This Fall

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What are you doing to say happy and healthy this fall?  Days are getting shorter and you do not have as many daylight hours.  And then we transition to Daylight Savings Time, which gives us fewer daylight hours.  Here are a few tips to stay happy and healthy this fall.




Take some time to yourself.  Read a book, plan a solo trip.  Watch your favorite series.  You just need to take some time to focus on yourself.


Get ready for Daylight Savings Time.  Start going to bed earlier  I know this helps me get used to the periods of darkness and light that change when we "fall back" an hour.


Go ahead and get that yearly checkup and discuss with your doctor if you need a flu shot or if he/she is recommending you take any vitamins or supplements. I like the vitamins that Superior Source Vitamins offer. Taking Superior Source Vitamins is easy because there are no PILLS to swallow! With over 120 vitamins, there are vitamins for everyone, young old, and every need. Best of all, Superior Source Vitamins are MicroLingual® with“Under the TongueTechnology”.  These vitamins are tiny and easy to swallow. 



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Watch Young Sheldon Five Nights a Week

This post is sponsored by Warner Bros. All comments and opinions are my own.





Time to get comfortable and watch some TV in our home! We put on our comfy clothes and relax. Zach always has dibs on the remote control and is sitting in his favorite recliner. I tell him to help us get on channel NBC 26 at 6:30 pm and we are set to watch Young Sheldon.



We love watching Young Sheldon because it is family-friendly and now it's on five nights a week. We love the family dynamic between the twins, Sheldon and Missy. I think Zach loves it because he can relate to Sheldon. Zach is a super smart kid, too. I definitely can relate to Mary, Sheldon's mom, in always trying to protect my differently-abled son in a small southern football town.

I am not sure how I would relate if my nine-year-old brother was in high school with me. Seeing the relationship play out between Sheldon's older brother and football jock, Georgie can't help but make you laugh!

It is so much fun to watch Memaw (Sheldon's grandma), too. The entire family is tremendously funny and definitely a family we relate to.

Did I mention that Young Sheldon is now on five times a week? Our local TV station, NBC 26, has been playing it from the beginning and you can catch up too. You can find your local channel by checking YoungSheldon.com or clicking here. I am extremely excited to be able to watch every weeknight, and I know Zach is, too.

You should definitely enter Valpak's Young Sheldon sweepstakes. You could win $10,000 and other prizes. Enter the sweepstakes here.

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Are you a Young Sheldon fan? Drop me a comment below and let me know! Check your local listings and watch it every night. Don't forget to enter the sweepstakes!
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Holiday Gift Guide


 

Welcome to our 2021 Holiday Gift Guide.  This is where you will find our favorite gifts and our top picks for everything Holiday related.  From toys to gifts for Grandma, we will be sharing it all.  We have heard from the experts for Holiday Shopping and they are all saying BUY EARLY!  So, if you see something you like in our guide, buy it quick!   Our guide will contain affiliate links to link you to the products we are sharing. We will be having giveaways, as well, so make sure to enter.  

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We have ALL the classic games from Winning Moves. Monopoly, Clue, Yahtzee, Life, and Twister. There will be a giveaway for all of these games. Make sure to shop Winning Moves NOW for the best selection.


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Foothill Toy Co is a mom-run business based in Boise, Idaho, known for crafting high-quality, low-tech toys that inspire creative thinking & self-expression through open-ended play. Backed by the knowledge that imaginary play is an essential component of child development, our toys are designed to inspire the kind of make-believe that so many of us recall among our fondest childhood memories.  The Matchbox Mice and Friends come in a variety of sweet characters and offer hours of imaginative play for little ones - plus they fit perfectly into a stocking!




Escape Notice Games are perfect for family game nights.  We chose the Stolen at Sea version.  I am so excited to play this game! 

Travel back in time to 1923 as passengers aboard the RMS Aquitania. Sift through maps, old books and photographs to rescue a priceless jewel of antiquity in this challenging, high-stakes puzzle quest.

This is a 60-minute escape room game in a box to play at home. Race to solve an exciting interactive mystery by finding hidden clues and completing intriguing puzzles. Locked document bags are hidden “doors” that move you through the game.

The game works best with 2 to 6 players ages 14 and older. No internet is required. It can be played again so pack it up and pass it on. The clock starts now!

Cloudberries is a UK-based company that creates beautiful, design-led jigsaw puzzles for adults. 

They have these gorgeous stereoscopic 3D puzzles. When I say 3D they're actually anaglyph puzzles, those that use nerdy 3D glasses to make images pop out and come to life.

They're not just great for elegant wall decor, but are perfect for spending time with friends and family. Jigsaw puzzles are just the craze these days since people are looking for fun and relaxing things to do to while away the hours - that's probably the best thing about these puzzles, they're gorgeously stunning gifts that also encourage quality time with loved ones! They also ship internationally so getting their jigsaws should be a breeze.

They also plant a tree for every puzzle we sell (and they have planted 100,000+ to date!). 



The Loyal Subjects – a collectible toy company most recognized for its artful articulated licensed figures – has entered the Fashion Doll category with a completely fresh take…a GAME CHANGER. For Keeps™ is a new 6” fashion doll brand with great fashion play that carries a powerful message of positivity and self-empowerment.

The For Keeps™ concept was inspired by parents’ experiences with their young children, in particular, the impact technology and social media have on kids’ perception of self-worth, gender stereotypes, and the imprinting of critical thought patterns by age 4. “How can a 4-year-old girl be comparing herself to social media influencers flaunting extravagance?” and “Too much screen time is pulling away from the visceral, human engagement needed for developing brains and for honing social skills.”'
For Keeps™ - Ages 4+ with a $12.99 SRP. Available NOW at Target, and Amazon! A perfect gift for this Holiday, a POWERFUL MESSAGE with a great Fashion Doll, packed with surprises!





Edx Education

Having fun goes a long way in developing the right social, emotional, and physical skills needed for future success in children. For over 25 years, this brand has worked closely with leading educators who advise on trends in education and the development of innovative new products. However kids learn best, Edx Education ensures they have the best tools for learning and play. Originally for classroom use only, the brand now makes its high-quality hands-on educational offerings available for home use, for a broad range of markets, including early childhood and primary school.








Yummy Rainbow Lip Balm Lab from Thames & Kosmos

Mix up a rainbow of mouth-wateringly delicious lip balms and lip glosses. Experiment with a vibrant spectrum of colors and flavors to create your own personalized lip products. This cosmetics laboratory includes a special workstation and all the ingredients, containers, and tools you need to make up to six lip balms in clear plastic jars and two lip glosses in glass rollerball-applicator bottles. A full-color manual guides you through the process of making lip balms and glosses and provides detailed information about the science behind these products. Thoroughly tested to the highest standards for cosmetic and toy safety.  






I want to introduce you to the new emerging beauty brand KIMTRUE. The company has launched its online shop selling its signature hair, facial, and body products.


HairCare Products:


Anti-Dandruff Deep Scalp RefreshingGel Pack improves oily hair, itchy scalps, and hydrates the head to eliminate the buildup of dead skin cells that causes dandruff, $12.99

Amino Acid Shampoo with Sea Salt helps cleanse hair and add volume while taming frizzy and flyaway strands, 500ml $19.99





Pizza Girl Marinara Sauce is fresh and flavorful, using onion, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, organic tomato, sea salt, basil and oregano.


Pizza Girl Vodka Sauce is the perfect blend of creamy texture and Italian herbs, with organic tomatoes, fresh organic cream, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, onion , vodka, balsamic vinegar, sea salt and basil.


Pizza Girl Arrabbiata Sauce is perfect when you are craving something spicy, with organic tomatoes, onion, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, red pepper flakes, oregano, sea salt, and basil.

Perfect for home entertaining, a list o
f Caroline’s homemade favorite Pizza Girl sauce recipes will be found on their website online at www.pizzagirl.com. Follow on Instagram @PizzaGirlOfficial @CarolineDamore



Chalk of the Town Christmas T-Shirt Kit (Chalk of the Town): Ring in the holidays this year with Chalk of the Town’s new Christmas Tree T-Shirt Kit. This shirt features a “chalkboard” Christmas tree on the front to decorate with the included chalk markers — and thanks to the patent-pending design, when you proudly wear your Christmas masterpiece, it won’t smudge or bleed. Christmas Tree T-Shirt Kits come with a 100% cotton, Kelly Green long-sleeve shirt; pink, green, & blue water-based chalk markers; & an erasing cloth. Available in youth sizes XS (2-4), S (6-8), M (10-12), L (14-16), & XL (18-20) and adult sizes S, M, L & XL. Available on Amazon for $27.95.


TileBlox Rainbow 14Pc Set from Magformers

The Tileblox Rainbow 14Pc Set is great for builders looking to begin learning to build and create. Use six different colored triangles and eight squares to create your own small house or cube. A perfect introduction to TileBlox and a great addition to your collection. Ages 3+ MSRP: $14.99


Intermix Hand Immersion Blender - Do more with the ChefWave InterMix 500-Watt 9-Speed Immersion Hand Blender. Featuring two 6.3- and 8.5-inch immersion wands, a whisk, a 20-ounce beaker and a food chopper with a 20-ounce bowl, InterMix is equipped with the tools to mix, blend, whisk and chop with efficiency and versatility. This affordable, quick, easy-to-clean hand blender should become a fixture in any kitchen.



Available at:

Purchase on AMAZON

Purchase on CHEFWAVE

For 20% off all ChefWave gift items, use code: CHEFWAVE20.





Blinks: World's first smart tabletop game system with 30 games – built with AI-powered intelligent game pieces that respond to your touch, communicate with each other, and think for themselves. Every piece knows its own game and can learn new games. Blinks are portable and completely modular, so the more Blinks you have, the bigger games and experiences you can create anywhere you are. Deal: Starter set of 9 games is now $149.







I must say, I have a fascination with brownies! What better gift to give than brownies from Cream Bakery? They use real, pure ingredients (like butter, not shortening).  Order yours today for a deliciously yummy treat for yourself or a loved one.

Follow them on Instagram to see all their treats.




Coastal Spritz delivers a first-of-its-kind convenient spritz collection. They offer premium wine in a ready-to-drink can, a convenient alternative for the premium wine drinker that has an active lifestyle, that is Non-GMO, plant-based and gluten-free – and therefore, Guilt-free! Their goal is to liberate that wine drinker from needing to pop a cork to consume fine wine. Coastal Spritz was created with every occasion in mind – perfect for a day in the sun by the pool, the beach, picnics, outdoor concerts, boating, and more. The idea behind Coastal Spritz was to make premium wine convenient and available for any occasion featuring real fruit juice, all-natural ingredients, and low in calories, with less than 5g of sugar per can.
For more information about Coastal Spritz please visit coastalspritz.com and follow them on instagram @DrinkCoastalSprtiz





What started as a bracelet with a cause has now transformed into a global initiative, focused on bettering the quality of life while combating HIV/Aids. Please consider the following Until There’s A Cure items for any upcoming product placement/editorial features. (samples & high res images available by request!)


Until There’s A Cure® (https://www.until.org) is a national organization dedicated to eradicating HIV/AIDS by raising awareness and funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. The dream is that no one else will become infected with HIV. For those who are HIV positive, Until There’s A Cure is dedicated on their behalf to educating all people about the virus, as well as the overwhelming need for love and compassion in fighting this pandemic. Their goal is to fund prevention education, care services, vaccine development, and to increase public awareness of AIDS, using The Bracelet (click here to purchase) as the tool. The Bracelet will not only serve as a bridge to unite people to fight HIV/AIDS, but will help to increase consciousness, compassion, understanding, and responsibility.


Until There's A Cure® is committed to funding innovative programs which promote AIDS awareness and prevention education, as well as providing financial support for care and services for those living with AIDS. Supporting and advocating for AIDS vaccine development which offers the best hope for reducing the spread of HIV.


The proceeds from the jewelry support this incredible nonprofit that funds AIDS research endeavors. The jewelry ranges from their signature unisex cuff available in all metals, to handmade African jewelry pieces. 

https://www.until.org/

https://store.until.org/jewelry/cuffs

https://store.until.org/jewelry









Give toddlers and preschoolers the gift of hours of unplugged, educational playtime with Busy Books from Educating Amy! Featuring heirloom quality construction, each page of these 100% hand-sewn books is packed with hands-on, Montessori-style activities that kids come back to again and again. Designed by a neuroscientist mom, these creative play activities, puppets, puzzles, and manipulatives including buttons, snaps, and laces, build fine motor skills, early language skills, problem solving abilities, cause and effect, eye hand coordination, early math concepts, and more. Best of all, the purchase of each book supports a month of schooling for a girl in India. What a gift!


This clear tote with the attached purse is perfect for those events that have bag regulations. You can be stylish and in compliance with the regulations. They have many designs at Margo Page and shipping is free and super fast! Hurry and order yours today!

 



PEGAI (http://www.pegai.com/) is an online leathercrafts brand established in 2017 and is located in Dallas, Texas. They are experts in creating gift products that are useful yet elegant. All of their products are personalized gifts made of real full-grain leather that is perfect for any occasion, no matter what the season is. It is part of the brand’s mission to help people experience leather in the most authentic and stylish way possible while giving back to the community - thus, a part of our profits is donated to charities that help underprivileged children around the world.


Air purification systems are all touting they are able to capture and destroy COVID and flu viruses from our living/work and learning spaces, but which can you trust? Airfree is one of the most tested air purifiers on the market and attains 99.99% air sterilization using a silent and filterless thermodynamic process. Their TSS technology has been TESTED and PROVEN to eliminate the COVID-19 virus, as well as other microorganisms like flu, bacteria, mold spores, fungi, and pollen thus providing homes with clean breathable air. They are also one of the few who do NOT require maintenance as they do NOT have any filters to clean or replace. Simply plug it in and let it effectively clean your indoor air. This gift Idea is great for college students, homeowners, travelers, anyone with allergies, or anyone who wants to clean their indoor air. More information: www.airfree.com



 I am sure there is someone on your gift list that enjoys tequila!  Purchase a bottle or two of  The Producer.  The Producer Mezcal is excited to announce its launch this month with two expressions, Ensamble ($46.99 SRP; 40.2% ABV) and Tepeztate ($97.99 SRP; 40.2% ABV) just in time for the fall and holiday entertaining seasons. Hailing from Oaxaca, Mexico, The Producer seeks to present a mezcal that speaks to patience, passion, and an appreciation for refinement. In conjunction with the launch, the brand will launch the Producer Series in partnership with Swizz Beatz, an annual series that highlights partnerships with influential artists, producers, crafters committed to the same excellence as the mezcal.






With all of the toilet paper shortages, many are turning to the use of bidets.  Thanks to Brondell for sending this super easy to install SuperSpa Thinline dual line bidet!


Everyone loves a good shower head and this filtered shower head from Brondell is perfect! 

These two products from Brondell have made our bathrooms s much more functional.





Enviro-Log Color-Flame is a safe and simple way to add amazing color to fires and entertain friends and family for hours during the Holidays. Enviro-Log Color-Flame can be used indoors in a fireplace or woodstove, and outdoors in a firepit, chimenea or campsite. Simply toss one or two packets into an established firelog or wood fire and watch vibrant colors appear in the flames for up to an hour. Great for parents who like to entertain family and friends as well as adding excitement to special occasions, birthdays and holidays. They are also a great gift for the host or hostess. Do not open the Color-Flame packet or use in propane firepits and artificial gas log fireplaces. Enviro-Log Color-Flame is available at select Walmart and Tractor Supply stores in packs of three.






Therapedic® SleepRX™ Gel Memory Foam Pillow

The Therapedic® SleepRX™ Gel Memory Foam Pillow adjusts to the body to relieve pressure points. Its firm support can fill the space between the shoulders and the head, so it’s ideal for all sleeping positions. Made with gel memory foam, this pillow regulates body temperature overnight and is soft, cool and extra stretchy. $59.99





Grass-fed sirloin steaks? Pork chops perfect for the grill? How about giving the gift of LOCAL food through Market Wagon (MarketWagon.com) to the guy in your life? A gift card through our platform is perfect for the foodie in your life or that hard-to-shop-for guy.


Market Wagon is an online farmers market which partners with LOCAL farmers and artisans to bring those products to the front door of customers -- so you can buy blueberries, sirloins, tomatoes and an apple pie from 4 different local farmers near you and have it delivered in a reusable tote to your home. Each market has different offerings but everything offered is local to that individual place.


Really. It's like going to a farmer's market without leaving your house.


We're located in 35+ major metro areas across 19 states -- including Chicago, Nashville, Minneapolis, Detroit, Kansas City, Louisville, St. Louis, Charlotte, DC, Atlanta etc. And with partnerships with 2,500+ local farmers and artisans, there's something for every guy on your list (even the vegetarians!)!




Iron in a Bottle is an all-natural wrinkle-releaser spray for clothing and home, with an eco-friendly, BPA-free, cruelty-free, Made in America breakthrough formula. It's been featured as one of Oprah's Favorite Things and on Good Morning America, and makes the perfect tool to keep summer wardrobes wrinkle-free without the drudgery of tedious ironing (talk about a great #lifehack)!




TickledPet is a leader in natural and healthy single ingredient treats. Everything is quality sourced and made. By treating TickledPet single ingredient treats you can feel secure that you are treating your pup only quality natural treats.






Shepherd’s Stone is a new, one-of-a-kind stone. Using an innovative gem-polishing technology, their craftspeople bring the powerful and enduring symbol of the cross to light in every stone. Each unique piece is then carefully set in one of their traditional or contemporary settings to create heirloom-quality jewelry that honors personal testaments of faith and can be handed down through generations. This specific necklace features their London Blue Topaz pear shape. The necklace comes on a sterling silver chain and for a limited time they are also including a free 36-inch black cord. A key feature of the Priscilla collection is the flexible ball that the pendant hangs from which allows for easy transition from chain and cord, making this piece great for all kinds of looks. The Pricilla collection also features large size Shepherd’s Stones which truly show off the unique beauty of the cross on the stone. Your purchase of any of the fine jewelry available on Shepherd’s Stone’s website will help impoverished children through Compassion International. Give the gift of light and kindness this holiday season! Visit https://shepherdsstone.com/.




These padded pants are so cute for your toddler.  They are great because they have butt and knee pads for those little falls that seem to happen.    They are comfy and easy to put on and get off your baby or toddler.  Super cute design.  Buy  H





These pillows from Viewstar are soft and fluffy, filled with a down alternative that generates wonderful plumpness that doesn't shrink over time.
The gusset design (an extra piece of fabric woven between the top and bottom of the pillow) makes it hold its shape better, so you won't have to scrunch and pull the pillow back into its original shape.
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Halloween Spooktacular


Join us for our annual Halloween Spooktacular.  We will have the spookiest and ghoulish things to ake your Halloween spooktacular.

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With more emphasis being placed on not going door-to-door for Halloween candy this year, you might want to include this Spookylicious Chocolate Pizza . Made with blended gourmet chocolate with homemade English toffee and top it with chocolate candies and sugar sprinkles in all the season's scariest colors. Sealed in cello and served in a custom pizza box it is a Halloween treat the whole family can enjoy.


Chronically Spooky is a highly rated coloring book making a statement for disability—it is a very unique item as it mentions disability pride, neurodiversity, medical gaslighting, and other topics relating to disabled culture.  Get yours now for only $5.99!




The League of Ursus series by Robert Repino (ages 8-12), including Spark and the League of Ursus and Spark and the Grand Sleuth - For readers of the Nightmares! Series, Holly Black's Doll Bones, or Neil Gaiman's Coraline, this spooky series is both a dark, action-packed adventure and a heartfelt story about what it means to grow up and let go of childhood things.




The Warren the 13th series by Tania Del Rio and Will Staehle (ages 8-12), including Warren the 13th and the All-Seeing Eye, Warren the 13th and the Whispering Woods, and Warren the 13th and the Thirteen-Year Curse - In the spirit of Edward Gorey and Lemony Snicket, Staehle's beautiful and Victorian-esque illustrations combine with Del Rio's immersive and exciting writing to paint a picture of a shadowy mansion, mysterious riddles, and outrageous inventions.


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