Recently, when I took a trip to the mall while I was on vacation in Miami, I surprised to see the mall culture alive and well. People thronged to about two hundred stores offering every kind of goodie imaginable. I didn’t see a single boarded up business. I wondered whether... Read more →
About 70,000 lithium-Ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computers are being recalled, reports the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Imported by Hewlett-Packard Co., of Palo Alto, Calif., the batteries were manufactured in China. The... Read more →
Baby boomers love the beach and the exercise opportunities beach activities provide. Going to the beach is relaxing. The beautiful water, sandy beaches, blue sky, and the soothing action of the waves draw millions of people a year. What are the best beaches in the world? I read dozens of... Read more →
With the rain tapping on my roof, I’m thinking about summer and sunny beaches. What are the beaches that you think are the greatest? The beaches that draw you and your family and friends back again and again? Here’s a list of the top 10 beaches that my family and... Read more →
Household cleaner manufacturing giants want to keep secret the chemical ingredients in their products and the health risks they pose. But you can take action to let these corporations know you want the truth. Tell them consumers need a full list of ingredients and disclosure of their impacts to health.... Read more →
About 35,000 Wagner Paint Sprayers, imported by Wagner Spray Tech Corp., of Plymouth, Minn., are being recalled, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The on-off switch can be dislodged from the casing, resulting in exposure of electrical connections, the commission reports. This can pose an electrical shock hazard... Read more →
As you experience this special day to recognize mothers, I hope that you are receiving much joy and happiness. I was fortunate to be able to spend the day with my daughter and her family. After a nice brunch, we enjoyed chocolate ice cream cake. I didn’t really appreciate my... Read more →
When I began blogging for baby boomer consumers in January of 2008, I often thought about boomers as being older. I’d read that more than one in three baby boomers are grandparents with the average age being 53. When I wrote about boomers, I talked about their grandchildren rather than... Read more →
I have many fond memories of my mom, Ruth L. Slingsby. She helped me to love school and develop a keen interest in learning. Research and writing are among my favorite things in life. My mom was a great cook. We lived on apple ranches, and my mom grew great... Read more →
About 35 million baby boomers are mothers. What kind of gifts do baby boomers like to receive on Mother’s Day? Flowers, chocolates, and perfumes are always popular as are jewelry, candy, clothing, housewares, and gift certificates. Books, music, or an MP3 player also may be good selections. Amazon.com has a... Read more →