My introduction to yoga was in my 20’s when I lived in Chicago’s Old Town and attended classes offered at “The Triangle” across the street.  A couple decades later, a favorite yoga book, purchased during a visit to a Sarasota bookstore with Mother, challenged me to continue on where I had left off!  Still later, during the ranch years, DVD’s were added to an expanding workout library, which also included pilates and tai chi.

This book presents a plan for healing and taking back our health, relationships, and our thinking – from the negative impact our culture has made upon our minds and its influence on our decisions related to daily life. Strategies are offered for regaining our ability to make better choices, to energize our bodies, and to reclaim balance going forward in our lives.

I recently came across this unique board for artistic expression. I wish I had known about it for Dad, who had some artistic ability. Sketches which he had done in high school had been carefully preserved in his file cabinets. Our whole care partner team could also have had some fun with Mother using this “Live-in-the-Moment” art board.

Good Trouble Mask – Inspired by John Lewis, statesman and civil rights activist. Dad would have liked this one. He often spoke out for marginalized and vulnerable people. For many years, he served in roles which generously contributed to his community. In those early years, he might have been regarded as the “moral rebel” who looked for and expected only the best

50 Pieces – Valentine’s Day Hearts – disposạble face masks for coronavịrụs protectịon. 3-ply fịlters, elạstic, eạrloop, face mask for women and men. Mother would have enjoyed the variety of these designs throughout the month of hearts!

Women’s medical v-neck scrub top – with Valentines Day print. Made from a 4-way stretch, lightweight fabric offering a drapey and comfortable fit.

Wear this style with everything from tops to tunics and heels to boots. Versatile styling you can wear every day. Machine wash cold, gentle cycle. Line dry.

Valentines to sign, seal, address, stamp, and drop in the mail to great grandchildren.

A classic romantic film for Valentines Day – with Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal. I did not view this one with my parents, but know that it is one they would have enjoyed!

Classical Stretch by ESSENTRICS – Miranda Esmonde-White (Actor). Safe and slow-paced full-body workouts, I was introduced to this series on PBS.

The Big Book of Kombucha: brewing, flavoring, and enjoying the health benefits of fermented tea. Kombucha is a recently-acquired taste since arriving in Mexico. It has now become a refreshing and healthy part of my diet.

Ghirardelli Chocolate Intense 72% CacaoBars – 3.5 oz – 6 pk. According to Dr. Andrew Weil, “Dark chocolate offers up more than a sweet treat – it is genuinely beneficial for your heart. Find out what makes the dark variety so healthy, and what to look for when buying.”

Smoothie recipes for weight-loss, detox, anti-aging and more!

 Unlike blenders & juicers, NutriBullet Nutrient Extractors are specifically-engineered to break down the cell walls of whole foods to create the most nutrient-dense smoothies possible. After seeing an infomercial, we used the early smaller NutriBullet products at the ranch when they were being introduced. Today I use this latest upgrade on a daily basis. Cracks through stalks. Busts open seeds. Rips apart pulps. Shreds through skin.

At the ranch, Mother loved to read oratorically to us! She would have liked this book of prayers to read to us before a meal. It’s a collection of ancient and contemporary graces from many traditions, including Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic, and Native American. Paperback.

Handmade rattan wicker ottoman footstool with cushion and basket.

Dr. L.S. Dugdale, a Columbia University physician, is a specialist in both medical ethics and the treatment of older patients. She writes about the cultural norms which contributed to my personal commitment to be together with my parents at the ranch:

“Dr. Dugdale knows a great deal about the end of life. Far too many of us die poorly, she argues. Our culture has overly medicalized death. Dying is often institutional and sterile, prolonged by unnecessary resuscitations and other intrusive interventions. We are not going gently into that good night—our reliance on modern medicine can actually prolong suffering and strip us of our dignity. Yet our lives do not have to end this way.”

Feeling stressed out? Massage may help. In the early 80’s, I took several massage courses at the Body-Mind Center on Chicago’s Lincoln Avenue.  I loved to give massage and, at the ranch, my parents loved to receive it! Who wouldn’t?! A good massage can help to ensure a good night’s rest – without resorting to pharmaceuticals. How often is it used to calm agitation in elder care?

5 Pack 2021 New Year’s Face Mask with 10PC Filters. Reusable. Washable Face Filter with Adjustable Ear Loops. Happy New Years Prints.

Building on decades of research, longevity expert Dan Buettner has gathered 100 recipes inspired by the Blue Zones, home to the healthiest and happiest communities in the world. These healthy-living recipes make the Blue Zones lifestyle even more attainable, thereby improving your health, extending your life, and filling your kitchen with happiness.

To organize your entryway, hallway, or utility room, this shelf and ledge unit is perfect for care partners’ coats, hats, and bags. 

Dry erase calendar whiteboard: Monthly, weekly organizer & daily notepad. Wall & fridge calendar. 4 fine point markers & eraser included. We placed our wall organizer in the utility room next to shelf and ledge organizer (pictured above). Provides ability for care partners to schedule – and revise – at their own convenience.

Helps with Memory Loss. 2020 version – digital day clock with custom alarms and calendar reminders. Alarm clock with extra large display which helps with memory loss, Alzheimer’s and dementia. Black.

This model from Amazon is similar to one I received for my birthday during Ranch years. At a certain point when we wanted to check Mother’s weight, it seemed to be easier for her to step onto this one than onto the older model which we were still using.

Here’s a DVD to create a happy, upbeat environment for the household while preparing for your New Years Eve celebration – no matter how small the gathering is this year!  Hopefully, no guests will be ringing your doorbell as the pandemic surges into the 2021 new year!

Household popcorn maker for healthy snacks – 1200W electric popcorn popper. No oil. With measuring cup and removable lid. ETL certified. BPA-free. Great for family parties and movie nights.

Harness the power of positive thinking―daily inspiration, wisdom, and courage. Yes―you can change your life by changing your thoughts. In A Year of Positive Thinking, you’ll transform your mindset to create positive life changes―one thought, one day, and one year at a time.

A simple daily guided format – to increase gratitude and well-being.

This diffuser bracelet features a locket to contain essential oils which diffuse naturally and scent your skin and clothes effortlessly throughout the day. They unleash the therapeutic effects of the oil.

Beginner to advanced number painting kit – DIY adult arts and crafts projects

100 Flowers:  adult coloring book which contains bouquets, wreaths, swirls, patterns, decorations, inspirational designs, and much more!  Paperback with large print.

Sleek modern look, new silent pump, and simple soft-touch button to control lights and reset plant food reminders. PLANT TO PLATE – up to 3 plants can be grown at a time, up to 10″ tall. Plants grow in water, not soil – an advanced indoor garden made simple!

No matter what you eat, how much you exercise, how skinny or young or wise you are, none of it matters if you’re not breathing properly.
There is nothing more essential to our health and well-being than breathing: take air in, let it out, repeat twenty-five thousand times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences.

The ranchers frequently watched Rick Steves’ European travels on Saturday evenings via PBS – while having a glass of wine with our meal. Why not spend New Years Eve on a trip to Italy – with Rome being the destination for The Three Tenors Concert? See DVD below for your ticket to enter!

Favorites in our DVD collection included two by The Three Tenors – which we would listen to during our Saturday evening meals. This is one of them. Recorded live in Rome in 1990, the original Three Tenors Concert has been seen and loved by fans around the world.  Featuring Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti.

Jacqueline Suskin has composed over forty thousand poems with her ongoing improvisational writing project, Poem Store. She is the author of six books, including Help in the Dark Season. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, the Atlantic, and Yes! magazine. 

The weighted blanket helps adults who need to improve sleep hygiene. It creates a feeling of being hugged. This natural method has been approved and reported in research.

Every card has a unique design and sentiment, perfect for all the people in your life. Set of 20 Holiday Greeting Cards and Envelopes.

Christmas Masks for Women Disposable – 50 pcs Christmas mask Disposable for Adult.

40 independent snowflakes. Each snowflake contains an LED that emits a white light, LED light and snowflake are separable.

CLASSIC CHRISTMAS DESIGN – The Christmas apron has a green background with unique elf patterns stitched on. Available in classic red and green

Merry Christmas design in gold foil on red and white background. Plates are made of high quality thick paper. Napkins are soft and absorbent. Great for the holiday season.

Burlap Christmas Table Runner, 13 x 72 inch.

Made of breathable cotton/linen blend fabric, comfortable, durable. The pattern is printed on the front and the back side is natural burlap color.

4 pairs of Christmas fluffy socks – for both men and women. Classic Santa Claus, cute elk, colorful snowflakes, reindeer and interesting and different innovative pattern designs. Super soft, warm microfiber, made of 95% polyester fiber and 5% spandex.

These cotton Christmas stockings are comfortable and soft with good elasticity. Stretchy and breathable.

The best Christmas presents aren’t always the most expensive gadgets: they’re the gifts that spark fun and laughter, and they’re the gifts that bring everyone together, even when It’s a Face Time or Zoom holiday gathering.

The perfect gift for readers young and old!

“Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot. . . but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville, did NOT!”

By Louisa May Alcott (Author), Charles Dickens (Author), L.M. Montgomery (Author), Mark Twain (Author).

Phyllis Good is a New York Times bestselling author whose books have sold more than 12 million copies. She is the original author of the Fix-It and Forget-It cookbook series.

With The Philadelphia Orchestra and The Mormon Tabernacle Choir. It wouldn’t be Christmas at the ranch without this recording!

“…music that gives joy, and instills a sense of peace.”

“Quintessentially Cole” – singing the classics.

Bill & Gloria Gaither – Southern Gospel at its best! This Gaither Homecoming production – just one of a number of the Homecoming productions in our library – was recorded in South Africa.

Warm and soft, multicolor plaid.

Classic Turkish Terry Bathrobe – Robe made with 100% Turkish Cotton. Unisex, Medium.

CLASSIC MOCCASIN STYLE SLIP-ON CLOG with breathable open back. Easily slides in for instant comfort. The light weight slippers with low back heel let you walk effortlessly and steadily.

CLOUD-LIKE CUSHIONING: Dearfoams slippers are designed with a multi-density cushioned insole with memory foam, bringing instant comfort and relaxation

Thermal fleece summer-autumn blankets for bed and sofa, 90×90 inches.

Colorful essential oil aroma diffuser with adjustable mist mode for bedroom, office, and travel.

10 minutes per day – to improve sleep quality, help combat fatigue, and feel more energized.