Snowbird Lifestyle

Tips & resources to help you thrive emotionally, mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually.

Enriching Ways to Volunteer When Snowbirding
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Enriching Ways to Volunteer When Snowbirding

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…

Do Your Expenses Double When You Snowbird?
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Do Your Expenses Double When You Snowbird?

Living the life of a snowbird might sound like it’d be out of reach. Wouldn’t maintaining another property double your expenses, at least? Well, living the snowbird lifestyle does come with some extra expenses. Still, enjoying the winter in warmer weather likely won’t be close to double your everyday costs. Snowbirding done the right way…

9 Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Desserts
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9 Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Desserts

Thanksgiving is a special holiday that brings family and friends together to make memories and celebrate the season. Parades, football games, hunting, and even “turkey trots” are annual Thanksgiving day activities people enjoy. Still, the main event of the day is spending time with loved ones and enjoying a delicious Thanksgiving Day dinner.  You may…

Beyond Bingo: Great Games to Play with Friends
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Beyond Bingo: Great Games to Play with Friends

Every year, more and more people are finding newfound freedom as snowbirds. Retirees who migrate to warmer climates during the winter are the original snowbirds, but with the recent rise in remote working opportunities, people of all ages are adopting the lifestyle. A big motivation for heading south for the winter is the sunnier, warmer…

How Snowbirds and Travelers Get Their Mail
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How Snowbirds and Travelers Get Their Mail

Practical tips for snowbirds, full-time travelers, and remote workers for receiving mail and packages A challenge people who travel full-time or have homes in two different states face is receiving mail and packages. Mail delivery while traveling or “snowbirding” for an extended time can be tricky. Many don’t realize all the options they have to get…

Pickleball: What it is and Why You Should Play?
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Pickleball: What it is and Why You Should Play?

You know how important it is to stay active as you age. One game you might be interested in learning about is Pickleball. You’ve heard it’s a sport everyone can play and that it’s a lot of fun. But maybe you’ve never played badminton, tennis, or racquetball. You weren’t even that good at ping-pong. Can…

Are 55 Plus Active Adult Communities for Snowbirds?
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Are 55 Plus Active Adult Communities for Snowbirds?

When you’re looking for housing to escape winter in the Northern parts of the United States, you might wonder if snowbird living in a 55+ active adult community is a good idea. These communities seem very popular for retirees in Florida, Arizona, Texas, and other hot spot snowbird destinations. But would a second home in…