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Several people who've experienced the transformative power of the Camino de Santiago share their stories and their tips for making the most of such a powerful journey. 🥾 🏞️ https://t2m.io/T1cRTkb
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January 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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✨FROM OUR SUMMER ISSUE:

Janet Reynolds reviews the Booker Prize winner, and the short-listers that merit our attention. 👉https://t2m.io/bfNveDc

#55pluslife #CapitalRegion #bookreviews #BookerPrize #winners #shortlist #fiction
July 23, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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💕 Happy Valentine's Day! 💕
#55pluslife #ValentinesDay2025 #treatyourself #loveyourself #chocolatesandflowers
February 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta blends breathtaking visuals, Southwestern charm, and an unmistakable sense of whimsy that more than makes up for the early morning hours. https://t2m.io/mAxxO1D

#55pluslife #QuickGetaways #Albuquerque #VisitAlbuquerque #BalloonFiesta #flyhigh
September 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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🎨The practice of “mindful art” is all about focusing on the process rather than the outcome.

🧑‍🎨There is no “right” way; the goal isn’t perfection or even creating something easily recognizable. 

Ideas, to get you started: https://t2m.io/ZKDWKWK

#55pluslife #mindful #creative #art #stressrelief
June 9, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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🏈 It's Super Bowl Sunday! 🏆

Who are you rooting for? 
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February 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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If you're hosting a Labor Day gathering next weekend, might we suggest making it a barbeque?? 🍖🐄

This Texas-style smoked brisket, courtesy of Jenn Segal with Once Upon a Chef, is easy to execute and mouthwateringly delicious. 👉 https://t2m.io/fgjXbXt

#55pluslife #recipes #BBQ #brisket #smokedmeat
August 28, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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Happy Groundhog's Day!
🦫🕳️We hope you enjoy this silly holiday, regardless of what Phil says about springtime.
#55pluslife #groundhogsday #punxsutawneyPhil #springtimepredictions
February 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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☀️ Sunny days call for homemade strawberry shortcake — with juicy berries, tender buttermilk biscuits and plenty of whipped cream. 🍓🍰

Click here for the full recipe, courtesy of Jenn Segal of Once Upon A Chef 👉 https://t2m.io/RS9BxS7

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Strawberry Shortcake
Sunny days call for homemade strawberry shortcake — with juicy berries, tender buttermilk biscuits and plenty of whipped cream. It’s easier to make than
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June 11, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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🍽️ Food is one of upstate New York’s great storytellers, and in The Flavor of Upstate New York, author June Hersh invites us to listen closely.

This recipe for homemade granola is one that captures that shared spirit and the true taste of upstate. 👉https://t2m.io/XEzMSfY

#55pluslife #recipes #food
Homemade Granola
Upstate on a Plate Iconic dishes that shaped the flavor of New York’s North Country and beyond Food is one of upstate New York’s great storytellers, and
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April 30, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Even if you’ve planted thousands of container gardens in your life, perhaps this little refresher will inspire you as you plan your window boxes for this spring. 🪴
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May 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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💐🪴Filling your home with living plants is undeniably uplifting, making each room feel more alive and inviting.

So here are a few of the most common houseplant maladies, and their solutions. 👉https://t2m.io/sq6Y9Ls

#55pluslife #homeandgarden #lifestyle #houseplants #plantdiagnosis #greenthumb
April 22, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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🇺🇸 Happy Veteran's Day! 🇺🇸

To all who have served our nation we offer our sincere appreciation for your service and sacrifice. 

Not just today, but every single day. ♥️🤍💙

#55pluslife #VeteransDay2025 #VeteranNotVeterinarian #AirForce #Army #Navy #CoastGuard #SpaceForce #Marines #Guard #Reserves
November 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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✨ FROM OUR SPRING ISSUE:

Feel the need to get away? ✈️

Jill Robbins has all the reasons why Puerto Rico might be the perfect place for a spring vacation. 🏖️😎
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#55pluslife #travel #PuertoRico #islandvacay #vacation #springissue
May 5, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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✨ Our latest Winter Issue is out now! 

✈️ Don't miss our special Travel section, with bucket list vacations, cruise advice, and small group tours!

Digital version is available at the link 👉 https://t2m.io/BSLoVXO

#55pluslife #NewIssue #Winter2026 #travel #health #lifestyle #leaveyourlegacy
January 6, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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👀 At first glance, the spotted lanternfly almost looks too pretty to be a problem. With its speckled wings and flashes of bright red, this invasive insect can seem harmless — even exotic. 👉 https://t2m.io/W5wRYhp

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June 4, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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📚 If you’re a fan of historical fiction and love a good mystery, get excited: The following books take you back into the past, and you can also follow along as the main characters try to solve a murder or two. 🔍👀 
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February 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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People have been tossing food waste into stinky piles in the backyard for decades, how complicated can composting be? 🤔

Here's what I learned : 👉https://t2m.io/u3dAERs

#55pluslife #capitalregion #compost #composting #science #nerds #foodwaste #richsoil #brownsandgreens
The Science of Composting
If you think composting is as simple as throwing banana peels and coffee grounds into a stinky container on the kitchen counter and eventually tossing it
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September 15, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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📺 Need a new historical fiction to gorge yourself on? Here are a few of our favorites: https://t2m.io/eynB96y

#55pluslife #entertainment #lifestyle #bingewatch #historicalfiction #dreamymen #Outlander #TheLastKingdom #Bridgerton #TheGreat #TheGildedAge #TheSpanishPrincess #TheCrown #HouseofGuinness
Binge-Worthy Historical Fiction Shows
Choosing only a few binge-worthy historical fiction shows feels like standing at a lavish buffet with one tiny plate; you want the roast, and some rich
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October 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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🍂 FROM OUR FALL ISSUE: 

To get a better understanding of a contemporary witch, we talked with Shiya Hodes who goes by Lady Shiya. 🧙‍♀️

👉 Read more: https://t2m.io/kDPmj2i
#55pluslife #FallIssue #witchcraft #spiritualjourney #Wicca #modernwitch
The Witch Next Door
She’s not green. She’s not wicked. Lady Shiya sets the record straight on modern witchcraft Ask people to describe a “witch” and most immediately recount
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October 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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There are plenty of clever gadgets and gear designed to keep us cool and comfortable in the summertime. Here's some we recommend: https://t2m.io/4QWAUpJ

#55pluslife #summer #summertime #outdoorgear #staycool #staycomfortable
The Best Outdoor Gear to Help You Enjoy Summer More
Summertime is the season of outdoor concerts, picnics in the park, long walks with the dogs, and days spent lounging at the beach. It’s spending the
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June 22, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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🧣❄️ Nordic walking is an excellent exercise to take up, whether the required poles are helping you navigate slippery woodland paths or a city sidewalk. 😅 https://t2m.io/7ABanaS

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Beat Cabin Fever by Nordic Walking
Nordic walking is an excellent exercise to take up, whether the required poles are helping you navigate slippery woodland paths or a city sidewalk. And
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March 2, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Here’s a beginner-friendly guide to home canning, so summer’s bounty of fresh, affordable produce can be preserved to use all year. 👉https://t2m.io/KvgAB6k

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Canning Do’s, Don’ts and Safety Tips for Beginners
My grandmothers canned everything from fruit to farm-grown corn. During frigid Midwest winters and tornado summers in the storm shelter, I was always
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August 4, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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📖 In "The Flavor of Upstate New York," author June Hersh accompanies each recipe with a brief history of the cultures that contributed to its origins. 🥗 https://t2m.io/1sXdz8K

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Upstate on a Plate: Succotash
Iconic dishes that shaped the flavor of New York’s North Country and beyond Food is one of upstate New York’s great storytellers, and in The Flavor of
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May 7, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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👉 This candied pecans recipe is an absolute must for the holidays! 

Sweet, salty, and crunchy nuts are perfect for serving with 🍸 cocktails and appetizers, topping salads, or just snacking by the handful. 👍 https://t2m.io/1kYXSUk

#55pluslife #recipes #yummynuts #holidaytreats @onceuponachef
Candied Pecans
This candied pecans recipe is an absolute must for the holidays! Sweet, salty, and crunchy nuts are perfect for serving with cocktails and appetizers,
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December 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM