First Day of Fall The first official day of fall is September 22nd. As we transition from summer to fall, we soon realize that the activities we did in the summer look a little different now. For many, autumn means fresh apple cider, pumpkin spice, chilly evenings, and changing leaves. Fall is a great time to get outside Continue Reading
Food Safety Month
September is Food Safety Education Month. This is a month that should be used to freshen up on food safety and educate yourself and others about preventing food poisoning. This is the perfect opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of food safety. Food safety guidelines: Cleaning: Wash your Continue Reading
Grandparents Day
Grandparents are so incredibly special and deserve to have a day that we recognize all they do for us. What is National Grandparents Day anyways? This year, Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 12th. National Grandparents Day was created by former President Jimmy Carter. This day is dedicated to all the grandparents Continue Reading
Just a Phone Call Away
All of us have heard the saying, “I’m just a call away”. As simple as it is to pick up your phone and call someone, most of the time we forget to do so. If you aren't able to visit someone physically, calling them is the best form of long distance communication. Staying connected to your loved ones comes along with many Continue Reading
The Great Outdoors
August is a great month to sit back and reflect on what a great summer it’s been and how much you have accomplished. Those that don’t like the hot weather are excited that the nights are getting a little cooler and that the sun isn’t as strong as it has been. Most are looking forward to sitting around the Continue Reading
Practical Ways to Save Money
Many feel like no matter how hard they try to save, it can feel almost impossible to accomplish. Saving money can be difficult at times, especially since it seems like something always comes up that costs you money. When it comes to reality, there isn’t a “right time” to start saving. If you continue to wait for the "right" Continue Reading
National Book Lovers
National Book Lovers Day Happy National Book Lovers Day to all of our readers! All of our Woodstone communities have many book lovers! Here are some of our residents from different communities sharing their favorite books, why they read, and why you should read. Ruth Goelz: New Ulm Ruth has been reading before Continue Reading
Simplify Your Life
Life is naturally hectic without including other stressors that may come up. Finding ways to simplify your life is very important for yourself and others around you. Now that summer is coming to an end, this is the perfect time to focus on how you can make your life just a little bit easier. After mastering this lifestyle, Continue Reading
Boredom
After all of the 4th of July festivities, the summer heat and structureless days can start to creep in with looming threats of boredom. After the 4th of July, many people like to think that the summer is done. Boredom is defined as, “feeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one’s current Continue Reading
The Summer Sun
Summer Sun Safety Tips for Seniors Many have been in a situation where they have gotten too much sun and developed a bad sunburn. The Mayo Clinic describes a sunburn as a red, painful skin that feels hot to the touch. It usually appears within just a few hours after too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Repeated UV Continue Reading