Memorable Gift Ideas for Children
Written By: Molly Kavanaugh A couple of years ago during the holidays, Canadian mother Heather Lynne shared a photograph on her website, Raising Memories. Surrounded by piles of dolls, blocks,…
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Sometimes the Best Gifts Don’t Come from a Store
Written by Molly Kavanaugh Sometimes it’s a small gesture. The birdfeeder hanging by the window of the Stephens Care Center needs to be refilled. Or maybe the resident wants to…
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Gifts for People Who (Think) They Have Everything
Written By: Molly Kavanaugh “Don’t buy me a present. I don’t want anything,” she explains. “I have everything I need. Save your money,” he urges. Most of us have at…
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Why a “Gratitude Attitude” should be Year-Round
Written By: Molly Kavanaugh Many families and friends will soon gather around a table overflowing with sensory delights and share words and gestures of thankfulness. But a “gratitude attitude” offers…
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Healthy Aging: Take a Hike on Black Friday
Written by: Molly Kavanaugh “REI believes that being outside makes our lives better. That’s why this Black Friday, we’re closing all 143 of our stores and paying our employees to…
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Great Gift Ideas for Older Adults
Written By: Molly Kavanaugh My four favorite older adults are now deceased, but when gift-giving season comes around I still smile remembering those perfect gifts I once found for them:…
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3 Ways to Embrace Lifelong Learning
Written By: Molly Kavanaugh It could be learning a challenging yoga pose or a foreign language, mastering a digital camera or gaining a greater appreciation of Renaissance art. The…
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Holiday Activities in the Oberlin Area for You and Your Family
Written By: Molly Kavanaugh Nothing quite says the winter holiday season is here like the scent of fresh pine branches and selecting a sample—be it a wreath, tree or garland—can…
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How Kendal at Oberlin Residents Enhance Their Emotional Health
Written By: Molly Kavanaugh We generally know how it feels to be physically fit. We move around with minimal discomfort, our breathing is clear, our body has more muscle than…
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