Everyday Hacks & Tips

When we're juggling all that life demands, it’s tiring to have to cook and clean on top of everything.  But we deserve to enjoy a healthy, quality life for ourselves and we need to stay strong for others. Here are some ULTRA fast prep, healthy thingies I eat when I’m pressed for time and on the run (which is always 😉) (On easy meals for those we care for, the below may also apply, but watch for other posts on meal prep for seniors, those with diet restrictions, etc.) Chow down on this easy, healthy breakfast treat! 1. Toast a...

When we travel with people we care for -- our kids, aging relatives, and those with medical conditions -- their more vulnerable status is something to consider and prepare for. Older adults, for example, are less able to regulate temperature making them more susceptible to heat illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Babies and children also sweat less and generate more heat than adults. This makes them prone to dehydration, heat rashes, exhaustion, and injury. For those with fragile health, high temperatures can worsen existing medical conditions as the body has to work harder to keep its core...

* Smoother Life is not sponsored, affiliated, or associated with Costco in any way.     If you or your loved one needs assistance at a Costco fuel station, know that on-site help is only one call -- or honk away. When I pulled up to the pump, I already saw the one I was looking for. He was decked out in a bright, orange vest connected to a receiver phone and had just walked into the attendant booth located on a central fuel island. He was only three steps from my car and when he turned, he greeted me...