10 Signs You've Been At The Beach For Too Long!

There's nothing wrong with being a beach bum. If we could lay out all day, surrounded by sand, sun and surf, we totally would. But is there such a thing as being at the beach for too long?

If you answer yes to most or all of these questions, you may be suffering from a beach overdose.

1. You can't remember the last time you put on a pair of shoes, socks or a shirt.
2. You've got an array of epic tan lines. And you rock them with pride.
3. Wait, what day of the week is it?
4. You (and everything you own) is covered with sand. And it's really not a big deal.
5. Everyone is jealous that you're BFFs with the lifeguard.
6. Your three major food groups include deep-fried anything, ice cream and alcohol.
7. Even your pets prefer to sleep by the sea.
8. You'd live here all year if you could. Who needs a roof?
9. You've got no fear of sharks, jellyfish or riptides. However, rainy days are  your worst nightmare.
10. You've heard rumors about a royal baby and something about a guy named Weiner. But then you fell back asleep. (Adopted From http://www.huffingtonpost.com)

 

Should You Reconsider Retirement?

     Work hard, stay sharp. Delaying retirement may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, says a new French study.
      Researchers analyzed close to half a million health and insurance records of workers who were old enough to retire for an average of 12 years, and found that for every year the workers kept hustling, their risk of dementia dropped by 3 percent.
      No need to chain yourself to your cubicle for life, though. The subjects in the study were self-employed, which usually means less stress and a more pleasant work environment. The takeaway is that engaging your brain can keep you mentally strong well into old age—and working is just one more way to do so.
      It makes sense; your brain needs exercise, just like your body. “I suspect that, on average, those who elect to retire early or at the usual retirement age are less cognitively and physically fit, on average, than those who continue working,” says brain-aging expert Mary Mittelman, Ph.D., of NYU Langone Medical Center.
       Previous research supports that idea: A study in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology found that continuing to punch the clock post-retirement leads to better physical and mental health than just resting on your 401k, and 2010 research from the University of Chicago shows that people who have something to do—anything to do, even a pointless task—are happier than people who sit idly. (Adopted From http://news.menshealth.com)

 

Recipe Of The Month: Chocolate Fudgy Cake

Do you need a super easy and quick chocolate cake recipe to take to your next pitch-in? Then check out this month’s recipe. You will be glad you did!

Ingredients:

• 1 box family-size brownie mix
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 canister coconut/pecan frosting
• Powder Sugar

Directions:

Mix by hand. Pour into well greased Bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool 10-15 min.  Use knife to cut around edges to loosen cake. Flip onto serving platter. Dust with powder sugar when cool.

Enjoy!

 

 

20 Reasons Why A Dog Is One Of The Best Investment You Will Ever Make!

1. Imagine being greeted by joyous enthusiasm, when you come home. EVERY DAY.
2. Imagine never feeling unloved again.
3. Making people happy makes dogs happy. It's like  having your own personal happiness machine.
4. Let's put it this way. You'll never find a cat showing such unabashed zeal for you, will you?
5. A dog, on the other hand, will be there for you when you need him most.
6. They care about your health, so they'll go out of their way to get you up and outside.
7. Even if it means spending all their time walking slowly at your side.
8. They never judge. They just love.
9. And when they say they'll love you forever, they  mean it.
10. You'll never eat alone again.
11. A dog can teach you everything you need to know about how to enjoy life.
12. They bring out the best in us.
13. And their loyalty NEVER expires.
14. They'll always treat you like family.
15. Dogs feel your pain.
16. And they know just how to comfort you.
17. They are all the inspiration you need..
18. And the greatest unconditional support system you'll ever know.
19. They'll throw themselves in harm's way for you.
20. A dog is the friend that will never leave you hanging.(Adopted From http://www.huffingtonpost.com)