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Baby Boomers Blog Carnival One Hundred sixty-eighth Edition

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 03:29 AM PST

Welcome to the November 28, 2012 edition of the Baby Boomers Blog Carnival. There are some really well thought out and insightful Boomer articles for you to peruse this week.

So, grab a cup of coffee (or tea), sit back in your most comfortable chair, put up your feet and Enjoy.

This one’s for you!

Entertainment

Cherry Liu presents Top 10 Christmas Collectibles posted at House Sitting Jobs, saying, “Buying a new Christmas collectible for your Christmas decoration or ornament collection is a tradition that many people have.”

Isabel Anders presents Miss Marple: An Enduring Flame posted at Isabel Anders’ Uncommon Mother-Daughter Wisdom, saying, “Miss Marple: Christian Sleuth will be published in January 2013.”

Jeff Moore presents 10 Signs Your Child Thinks Your Taste in Music is Lame posted at Babysitting Jobs, saying, “Hating your parents taste in music seems to be a rite of passage these days, and is something that probably started back when Elvis came along and introduced rock and roll.”

Family

Brittany Harris presents 10 Ways to Childproof Your Fireplace posted at NannyPro.com, saying, “Fireplaces can be a major selling point for homes, and are perfect for cheering up those dreary winter nights.”

Janet Golovine presents 10 Things Moms Like to Save Through the Years posted at Become A Nanny, saying, “Even the most dedicated de-clutterers have a box or a container stashed somewhere that's housing mementos and keepsakes from their children's early years that they aren't yet ready to part with.”

TherapyDoc presents The Happy Family posted at Everyone Needs Therapy, saying, “The baby boomers didn’t invent fun. And like their parents, don’t always know how to keep the happy in Happy Holidays. Here’s one way.”

General

Lynda Albertson presents 5 Candy Cane Ornaments that You Can Make With Kids posted at Nanny Babysitter, saying, “During the holiday season candy canes tend to make a dominate appearance in the candy aisle, and are a traditional holiday treat.”

John Schmoll presents Be an Advocate For Your Own Health Care posted at Frugal Rules, saying, “Visiting the doctor can be an uncomfortable experience for many people. One of the main reasons is due to the high cost of health care. With a little due diligence and homework there are ways you can lower your bill and be a more informed patient at the same time.”

Retirement

Super Saver presents Letting Go of Work In Retirement posted at My Wealth Builder, saying, “My views on work are changing since taking early retirement.”

Travel

Suzanne Cullen presents How to Plan a Holiday Brunch posted at aupair.org, saying, “Perhaps it's your turn to host your family's annual Christmas brunch, or maybe you're interested in starting a new holiday tradition with your own family and friends.”

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