Every year at the start of winter, snowbirds and those looking to escape the snow start their migration toward southern states like South Carolina, Florida, and Arizona. This seasonal movement results in many people searching rental listings for winter accommodations in warmer climates. Unfortunately, the competition for seasonal or short term housing might make sun…
You may enjoy relaxing in luxurious accommodations on expensive vacations, spending your days away from the office hiking in the back-country, or taking the kids to popular attractions when you’re away from home. But another wonderful opportunity may present itself if a relative or close friend invites you to stay with them. Many who live…
The seasonal migration of Canadian and American snowbirds from the greater north into southern states like Arizona, Texas, North Carolina, and the most popular snowbird destination of all, the “sunshine state” of Florida, and then back home again requires good planning. There are many logistical issues to consider when traveling, and one of the first…
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated every year by those who are Irish and by plenty of people who aren’t too! Along with leprechauns, shamrocks, and gold coins, March 17th is the holiday that’s also known for green beer, and that delicious once-a-year meal – corned beef and cabbage. Ireland has long been associated with drinking,…
If you’ve decided to work a part-time job as a snowbird, you might be thinking about your options. Some people know exactly what they’ll do for work. Others may have a wide variety of positions to consider in their snowbird destination. What’s a good job for a snowbird who wants part-time employment? Well, that depends…
If you’re a traditional or early retiree who is also a snowbird, you may have no interest in going back to work as you seek out the sunshine in a warmer climate during the winter season. 😎 But there plenty of “retired” snowbirds benefit in various ways from working a part-time job for at least…
Valentine’s Day is one of the highlights of February. And whether you have a “special someone” in your life or not, you can celebrate with people you care about! “Galentine’s Day” or “Palentine’s Day” are popular spin offs of the traditional holiday and are celebrated in February too. You can also flip the focus of…
When considering purchasing a medical alert system for yourself or a loved one, you may feel overwhelmed by the number of medical alert companies offering systems and the various options you have to choose from. I started researching medical alert systems a few months ago for my elderly mom and made the mistake of not…
While many people “flying south” for the winter head to a snowbird hotspot such as Florida and Arizona, there are plenty of great places to chase the sun and warm weather in New Mexico. You may picture endless square miles of the desert landscape when you think of New Mexico. But it has a diverse…
As a snowbird, you travel between homes in different regions in the country (or between countries) at least a few times each year. You probably also take plenty of local “road trips” too. Did you know there are many great travel apps you can take advantage of when you’re on the go? These mobile apps…
When you’re looking for warm weather, sun, and fun during the winter months at an affordable price, you might look for a snowbird hotspot in such places as Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Texas. But we think you can’t go wrong with the Sunshine State. Bordering both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf…
It’s almost time to ring in the new year! And that may have you thinking about what you want to change or accomplish in 2022. People have been making resolutions for thousands of years, although they didn’t always coincide with the start of a new calendar year. (This article on the History channel’s website has…
Whether you’re looking for a festive cocktail to try out at home, planning a menu for a family get together, or searching for a unique new drink to bring to a holiday cocktail party, we’ve got you covered with delicious drinks to help celebrate the holiday season! While we enjoy coming up with our own…
While enjoying warmer weather and recreational activities are a plus, many snowbirds seek to give back to their adopted communities during their snowbird season. Volunteerism among winter visitors continues to rise, making this group an asset to many non-profit organizations. Many American and Canadian Snowbirds who enjoy putting their skills to work and donating their…
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As a snowbird, you want to safeguard your home when you’re away. To protect my northern and southern homes from potential water damage I decided to install Govee WiFi water sensors. These water leak sensors are a smart home device designed to send alerts to my mobile phone in the event they come into contact…