Guest Post – Ideas For Retired Parents

My parents have retired and are slowing down a bit but have strong clear minds and are still capable of so many things.  Here’s an excellent article written by Mary Kremer highlighting some great summer ideas you can pass on to your retired friends and family.

How to Have the Best Summer of Your Life at 65+

Author: Mary Kremer

My in-laws are some of the most active people I know.  At 65 and 75, with 32 grandkids and counting, they manage to volunteer Tuesday-Thursday of every week, teach HAM radio classes, make hand sewn birthday presents for each grand kid, and spend the weekends having dinner with various children and grandchildren. Of the myriad of lessons they’ve taught me, one is age definitely doesn’t have to slow you down.

So, the summer is upon us, and it’s not too late to make it the best one of your life. Here are a few tips on budget-friendly hobbies, activities, and vacations to help you get started on your adventures and spend more time with the people you love.

Start a Garden

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Guest Post – Chalkboard Art

A few weeks ago we announced that we would be starting a new series called “If I Had A Blog”.  For our first post in this series we are thrilled to have Kristi.  She is Brittany’s Sister In Law and a great family friend.  We knew we would be asking her to guest post because she is so talented and crafty.  Take it away Kristi.

Hello there! I am so excited to be guest posting today on Polka Dot Poplars. My name is Kristi and I am a stay-at-home mom of four beautiful children! I’m always looking for something crafty to do.

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Chalkboard art has become quite popular lately. I’ve never been an artist or taken art classes, but this interested me and I saw so many cute ideas on Pinterest, I decided to try it out! 

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