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small retired life
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How I Decorate for Christmas for my Small Retired Life
I like things simple, but I LOVE Christmas (final tour at end of video)! With grandchildren and family coming by, I still love my home to look festive even as a solo retiree. I decorate more simply than I used to, but still have fun doing it. Join me as I deck the halls in Falalala! Stay till the end to see the tour!
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This video is NOT sponsored, however some of the product links are affiliate, which means if you buy something using these links I will receive a small commission. The links below direct you to the Canadian Amazon site.
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From Novice to Investor: How I Invest to fund my Retirement
Просмотров 8 тыс.День назад
Investing regularly and early is key to retiring at a decent age. In this video, I talk about how I learned to invest, what types of investments I like to purchase and a little bit about ETF investing. Important Disclaimer: This video is for education and enjoyment purposes only. I am not giving investment advise on what you should buy and how you should invest. Please speak to a professional b...
How this 62-year old monetized her channel in 5 weeks
Просмотров 15 тыс.14 дней назад
I monetized my RUclips channel in 5 weeks! In this video I discuss why I started my channel, the monetization experience, how much I made in the first month, the equipment I use, some inconvenient truths about doing RUclips and the positive aspects of having a channel. Come say hi on Instagram: smallretiredlife #retirement #retiredlife #retireeyoutuber #monetization #retirementli...
My Small Retired Life Home Tour
Просмотров 150 тыс.21 день назад
Come take a tour through my small retired life home. Many have been asking for a home tour, so I filmed one. You don't have to have a boring or outdated home even if you have things that are many years old. Come say hi on Instagram: smallretiredlife #retirementliving #retirement #hometour #lifeinretirement #myhometour #soloretirement This video is NOT sponsored, however some of t...
The Power of One - 9 reasons I enjoy being single in retirement
Просмотров 20 тыс.Месяц назад
Being single in retirement can be a wonderful situation to be in. Here I share nine reasons why I love being single and retired and also cover some cautionary items to keep in mind as you navigate retirement solo! #retirement #retirementliving #singleandretired #soloretirement #retiredlifestyle Come say hi on Instagram: smallretiredlife This video is NOT sponsored, however some o...
Decluttering can be hard - Six Reasons to Declutter in Retirement for an Elevated and Simple Life
Просмотров 15 тыс.Месяц назад
Decluttering is hard. In this video I share my why's and how's to declutter in retirement and the six reasons decluttering elevates your retired life. If you enjoy the information I share on my channel, please subscribe and like my videos as it helps my videos be more visible on RUclips. Come say hi on Instagram: smallretiredlife #retirement #retiredlife #retiredlifestyle #declut...
6 Stages of Retirement to Unlock the 2.0 Version of You
Просмотров 12 тыс.Месяц назад
No one tells you how you find your new self, your Version 2.0, after you retire. Here I discuss the 6 stages of retirement that experts say we "apparently" go through and some tips I learned to navigate through them. I discuss what these stages are and how they may apply to different circumstances. I will give some examples from my own journey navigating through these stages. I hope you all wil...
Retired life Eats Ep. 1 - homemade coconut milk and how I use it
Просмотров 6 тыс.Месяц назад
In this video I share how I make homemade coconut milk and how I use it in healthy, simple and quick recipes. These recipes are perfect for retired solos or two people. Please like and subscribe to my channel if you enjoy my content. Recipes in the video: Coconut milk (standard recipe - you can half this to make less): 2 generous cups flaked, unsweetened coconut 4 cups HOT water Blend at high s...
Live simply/thrive fully - 9 tips to live affordably in retirement
Просмотров 192 тыс.Месяц назад
Living simply does not have to be boring. In this video I offer nine tips that will contribute to living on a budget in retirement and enjoying a beautiful, joyful life at the same time. come say hello on Instagram: smallretiredlife Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:15 Simple meals 03:02 Exercise at home 04:09 Simple wardrobe 05:20 Home decor 06:47 Clutter free home 09:46 Simple routine...
8 strategies I used to save for retirement
Просмотров 40 тыс.2 месяца назад
Saving for retirement is hard. I was not great with my money as a young person, but I buckled down and used 8 strategies to help me save for my retirement. When my retirement happened unexpectedly and earlier than I planned, these strategies helped me be ready to retire. Come say hi on Instagram: smallretiredlife
What I Eat in a Day as a retired, solo gal in my 60s
Просмотров 49 тыс.2 месяца назад
It's hard cooking for yourself! Here I take you through a typical day of eating as a retired, single gal. I focus on easy, inexpensive recipes that are healthy and very quick to make. Cooking for one does not have to be boring! Come say hi on Instagram: smallretiredlife all music by Epidemic Sound: epidemic sound.com songs used: Old School Soul - Rebecca Mardal Midnight Messages ...
Starting over at 59 - 7 steps to getting through a break-up in your 50s and 60s
Просмотров 33 тыс.2 месяца назад
Going through a break-up is hard, but when it happens at 59 and after some other significant events and changes...it feels insurmountable. In this video I introduce seven techniques, rooted in the philosophy of stoicism that helped me get through to the other side. Books mentioned: Author: Ryan Holiday Titles: The Obstacle is the Way The Daily Stock Come say hi on Instagram: instagram - instagr...
I was laid off at 56 and what I did next
Просмотров 615 тыс.2 месяца назад
Being laid off in your late 50's is so hard, but there is opportunity after such a negative event if you take control. Here is my story and how I dealt with the aftermath of an unexpected, late-life lay-off. Come say hi: instagram: smallretiredlife for all those interested, here is the link to the apple bread recipe I made in this video. The channel is called "the preppy kitchen"...
Small retired life....the beginning!
Просмотров 23 тыс.3 месяца назад
Welcome to Small Retired Life. I am Raina, I live in Canada and this is my first RUclips video. In this channel, we will talk about retirement, finances, diet, health...anything that encompasses a retired lifestyle.

Комментарии

  • @DoItNowJourney
    @DoItNowJourney Час назад

    Glad I found your channel. I want to see every one of your videos. 😊

  • @BeeRejuvenatedStudio
    @BeeRejuvenatedStudio 2 часа назад

    Thanks for sharing your experience. They take the time to onboard and train all employees but can then layoff at a drop of the hat and are not concerned if it happens next week or in three years or even care about the 3 years they think they’d only get out of a pre-retiree.

  • @claudiabecker4673
    @claudiabecker4673 4 часа назад

    Very pretty, I especially like the fresh apples as decor, what a nice idea:)

  • @helenblake9811
    @helenblake9811 8 часов назад

    I really enjoyed your video. I'm 65 and I'm finding so much of what you're saying, is true. I have the same anxiety issue about clutter. 😊 Your place looks organized, bright, cozy ,cheery and elegant. This is the same look that I do now. I agree being frugal is important. But, you hit the nail on the head about keeping something in life that we enjoy. Like going to the art gallery or what ever a person's particular thing is. Thank you for making this video. 😊

  • @jsmith5509
    @jsmith5509 11 часов назад

    I live alone and I love to decorate for the seasons. Christmas decor is not my thing but I will decorate for the winter season which lasts from December to March. I love snowflakes and the winter village ice skating scenes along with the little white ceramic houses!

    • @smallretiredlife
      @smallretiredlife 11 часов назад

      That sounds absolutely perfect to me. I usually take all my decorations down December 26. And then I have a winter type of decor similar to what you are describing.

    • @jsmith5509
      @jsmith5509 11 часов назад

      @@smallretiredlife , thank you for the reply and acknowledgement of my comment! I just happened to be scrolling and your channel appeared. I'm glad it need. New subscriber!🌷

  • @sophiespal
    @sophiespal 12 часов назад

    Raina, I enjoy your channel. I was also laid off at 56, I'm not 57 and will be starting my new (and last) job soon. Could you give some tips on starting a new job in your late 50s? I'm no longer the young and inexperienced 20 something. It feels different now.

    • @smallretiredlife
      @smallretiredlife 12 часов назад

      Wow, I totally get what you’re saying. The job I was laid off from I started at the age of 50. And I have to say that I somehow knew it was going to be my last job. And you kind of go in differently than when you started a new job as a younger person. I don’t know what to say to you except that the best way to deal with a new job at that age is to kind of look at it as a year by year thing as opposed to I’m gonna spend 10 years here. It also actually puts you in a better headspace if you look at it as I’m gonna be there for a year and then I’ll see, and then the next year after that you say to yourself again, I’m gonna be here for another year and then then we’ll see.

    • @sophiespal
      @sophiespal 11 часов назад

      @smallretiredlife good advice 👌

  • @leanstead
    @leanstead 14 часов назад

    I just found your channel and agree that there are a lot of channels out there that I watch but have been looking for calm and easy content. I think we all need to start creating the content we are looking for. I hope your channel monetization has gone well.

  • @catherinejohnson7550
    @catherinejohnson7550 14 часов назад

    Beautiful!

  • @helenf9650
    @helenf9650 14 часов назад

    Lovely ❤. Very calm vibe.

  • @vickirogers2844
    @vickirogers2844 15 часов назад

    I feel like it’s hard to understand it!❤

    • @smallretiredlife
      @smallretiredlife 15 часов назад

      Investing does take a little bit of learning. But it’s good to read up on a few basics.

  • @Anonymous-h6o
    @Anonymous-h6o 15 часов назад

    What’s going on in the big, red bowl?

    • @smallretiredlife
      @smallretiredlife 15 часов назад

      I am making apple bread. I have shots of it at the end of the video.

  • @kraftworkstore
    @kraftworkstore 15 часов назад

    I watched your introduction video and I hope you have a fun digital journey ahead!

  • @LisaLisa-wy7pw
    @LisaLisa-wy7pw 16 часов назад

    Hi. New follower. Your decorating came out beautifully. You have some very pretty pieces. 🎄

    • @smallretiredlife
      @smallretiredlife 16 часов назад

      Welcome here! Thank you for watching and the lovely compliment. I have had some of my pieces for a long time and I love them, especially some of the vintage finds.

  • @tttravelandlife
    @tttravelandlife 17 часов назад

    Beautiful home, beautiful decorations 🎄 Happy Thanksgiving 🍁 We ALL have something to be Thankful! I am Thankful for my family, health, small YT channel and that I came across your channel and great contents.

    • @smallretiredlife
      @smallretiredlife 16 часов назад

      Thank you so much and happy Thanksgiving to you. I know in the US it’s next week sometime on the 28th I believe. We already had ours in Canada back in October. Having it in October gives us a couple of months to prepare our stomachs for the next round of feasting!

  • @Zuzana1fan
    @Zuzana1fan 18 часов назад

    Love it! Tasteful, cozy and calm. I really like your collection of trees, I might have to start my own😉

  • @MFSG67
    @MFSG67 19 часов назад

    They are wrong that no one will watch the first video!

  • @wellnessweek3912
    @wellnessweek3912 21 час назад

    I'd date you!

  • @CreativeMoments92
    @CreativeMoments92 21 час назад

    Shared your video. That's cool that you didn't listen to your boss's excuses. I bet you are enjoying retired living now.

  • @inspire_artfull_life
    @inspire_artfull_life 21 час назад

    So much agree with you especially on clutter. So glad you love art!🎨

  • @inspire_artfull_life
    @inspire_artfull_life 22 часа назад

    Wise words! I really feel like I didn't mourn the loss of my job at 61 as much as I should have, I'm still going through the process. It was really helpful to hear your point about not living in the past and growing on your life now into the future.❤

    • @smallretiredlife
      @smallretiredlife 17 часов назад

      Thank you so much for the comment. Glad the video resonated with you. I think it’s hard losing your job when you’re older. We get a lot of validation from our careers. We then have to find that validation or sat from other things and it takes time.

  • @RDGirl-l6f
    @RDGirl-l6f 22 часа назад

    Looks beautiful

  • @inspire_artfull_life
    @inspire_artfull_life 23 часа назад

    Hi Rena, I just found your channel this morning and I've already watched a few of your videos. Can't wait to watch the rest. I have a similar experience but I'm a bit older when I was 61 company I worked for for almost 20 years restructured and that was the end of my job I did get a pretty good Severance and a bit of unemployment. It's been a year and a half, and that is gone. I'm really not financially ready to retire but finding a job has been a nightmare like you I've applied for so many jobs and I'm pretty sure people don't want to take a chance on someone in their 60s even though I plan to work until at least 70. I started my own RUclips channel and it's been rewarding. I also I'm trying to support myself with my painting so that is the direction I'm going in RUclips. Thanks for your insight it is reassuring that there are others going to the same predicament as myself. Keep up the good work.🤩

  • @jessie-2023
    @jessie-2023 23 часа назад

    Love this. 🎄🎄🎄 My high school and middle school kids are still home but after 30 plus years of lots of decor. I’m tired. 😂 so I’ve gone to a more minimal approach too. I find just having lights up makes it so festive.

    • @smallretiredlife
      @smallretiredlife 23 часа назад

      Yes, I know exactly what you mean. I used to decorate every room when I had kids here. And now I just do the living room, a tiny bit in my bedroom and a little bit in the kitchen. And even then the bedroom and the kitchen is just using bowls that are already there and filling them with something festive instead. I just put red bows on everything and it makes the house scream Christmas 🤣

  • @lisaquick1196
    @lisaquick1196 23 часа назад

    Thank you so much! 64 year old not-yet- retired female novice here!

  • @PatriciaCarrier
    @PatriciaCarrier День назад

    Wow! Stunning. I greatly appreciate how every object in your house is curated. It looks precious and expensive. Love ❤it.

    • @smallretiredlife
      @smallretiredlife День назад

      Thank you so much. Most of my things are not really expensive except for some of my furniture, which I like to keep for many years, hence I purchase quality. Also purchasing vintage or secondhand is a great way to get amazing things for a fraction of the cost.

  • @CorinneGillman-h7p
    @CorinneGillman-h7p День назад

    I love your style and tastes, thanks for sharing!

  • @aggie6561
    @aggie6561 День назад

    Beautiful, LOVE your paintings, tfs ❤🇨🇦

  • @CultureDesignTours
    @CultureDesignTours День назад

    Please share the secret of your skincare! I am 52 with a fairly good skin and also want to keep this smooth for the next 10 years, like you do!

    • @smallretiredlife
      @smallretiredlife День назад

      I will totally have a skincare video coming up probably sometime maybe in January I’m thinking. Thank you for the really nice compliment. Totally makes my week! I was actually feeling a little old yesterday so your comment comes at a good time.

  • @aggie6561
    @aggie6561 День назад

    Beautiful, thanks for sharing, live alone as well retired…..cheers from Alberta ❤🇨🇦

    • @smallretiredlife
      @smallretiredlife День назад

      So so excited to see when Albertans watch my videos! Thank you so much for supporting my channel! Calgary is absolutely snowed in today.

  • @friend7031
    @friend7031 День назад

    You are doing great and you are so authentic-hard to find authenticity in RUclipsrs! Happy for you and it is very evident that you put in a lot of effort! Congratulations on getting monetized-you deserve it!

  • @missnycforever7532
    @missnycforever7532 День назад

    Are you an Earth sign? I am a virgo. You sound like the mature version of me. Down to the attitude to finances, Audi driving, multiple real estate purchases. I am on track to retire by 53 years old (10 years from now). I traveled alone ( even when I was married). I love exploring ruins and museums alone. lol

    • @smallretiredlife
      @smallretiredlife День назад

      lol, no, Scorpio, and I absolutely fit the Scorpio stereotype!

  • @pinaymarriedtobritish4734
    @pinaymarriedtobritish4734 День назад

    I started posted my video again, this channel of mind created last covid time then stop posting,Thank you so much for your encouragement video, made me to continue of doing it,im late 40s..but I need subscriber.

  • @b.l.wilson9724
    @b.l.wilson9724 День назад

    Perfect. I love the minimal decorations. I haven’t decorated in a long time but plan to this year. I’m trying desperately to get back to doing the things I love. I’ve been stuck for 10 years and I’m finally tired of it. 😌😌😌

    • @smallretiredlife
      @smallretiredlife День назад

      Yes!! Do it! I always feel so good when I’m sitting in a cosy room that feels very festive with either my glass of wine or a cup of coffee… it’s just so nice!

  • @CreativeMoments92
    @CreativeMoments92 День назад

    Thank you for the information. That is great you were able to do this so quickly! Now subbed to you and thanks for sharing.

  • @zhannas3033
    @zhannas3033 День назад

    So festive! ❤

  • @nedanashu5025
    @nedanashu5025 День назад

    Love all your decor. Beautiful, well done.

  • @nedanashu5025
    @nedanashu5025 День назад

    I live alone with my pet, & I love to decorate for winter…. Not too many people come over so it’s just for me as well, I have a 3ft tree lights only, white village houses, lots of greens (most without glitter not a fan) pinecones, led flameless candles. I would say mine style is Nordic minimal. Everything is neutral…. greens, whites, brown. Now my coworkers are doing the same thing, everything will stay up until march

    • @smallretiredlife
      @smallretiredlife День назад

      Sounds absolutely lovely! A festive home just adds so much to the season! I can’t imagine not having at least a little bit of Christmas in the home.

  • @danielejohnson5013
    @danielejohnson5013 День назад

    I love your channel :-) I’m not retired yet. But I’m trying to plan for it, in about 10-20 years. My industry is very similar. You asked about other topics for the future… some ideas 🤷‍♀️ I’d love to learn your experience on how Social Security is different in the US compared to Canada. I’d love to learn how healthcare is different in the US compared to Canada. I’d love to learn how Taxes in our Working years are different in Canada compared to the US. It’s all so interesting to me and I greatly appreciate your calmness and peacefulness in all of your videos. I don’t feel like I’m being sold to and I don’t feel like I’m being rushed nor do I feel as though affiliate marketing is your fixes. It feels like we’re having a cup of coffee sharing stories. Thank you again.

  • @EUZ890
    @EUZ890 День назад

    Yes it’s interesting do they have S&P 500 in Canada ?

    • @smallretiredlife
      @smallretiredlife День назад

      Canada‘s main index is the S&P/TSX60. But you can purchase a Canadian ETF that follows the S&P 500. I think a very common one trades under the symbol ZSP.

  • @michellelee5402
    @michellelee5402 День назад

    Great job! So festive and peaceful!

  • @Ldifferent
    @Ldifferent День назад

    Lovely home and nicely decorated for Xmas

  • @helengibson8196
    @helengibson8196 День назад

    Thank you for this video. I am 62 and live in Australia and have been thinking about starting a channel and you have further inspired me 🌷

  • @EileenMinnick
    @EileenMinnick День назад

    I love my retired single life. I’m happy to see that other people feel like me. Cheers!

  • @Vicky_PG
    @Vicky_PG День назад

    Qué decoración más elegante y delicada. La música maravillosa y el paisaje nevado precioso. Muchas gracias , Rania ❤

  • @danutachea7537
    @danutachea7537 День назад

    Beautiful home ready for Christmas love the lots of snow outside.😊

  • @TuulaLehto
    @TuulaLehto День назад

    Found your channel and enjoyed your video.I share a lot of your thoughts, I am also retired 2 years ago and I am from Finland.

  • @bettybetty2426
    @bettybetty2426 День назад

    So beautiful ❤. I love it

  • @sherrymeurer
    @sherrymeurer День назад

    Lovely decor. Is there a link or name to the screensaver you are using? I love all of it💕

    • @smallretiredlife
      @smallretiredlife День назад

      Thank you so much. You know I got the screensaver along time ago, but I found it on Etsy. I just can’t remember the name of the shop there’s like tons of them that are beautiful on Etsy. That’s where I normally buy my screensavers.

    • @smallretiredlife
      @smallretiredlife День назад

      Actually I found the Etsy store, it’s called OilCanvasNostalgia.

  • @nancygreen217
    @nancygreen217 День назад

    I think I would like to see your swearing video….that would be normal😝

  • @beebenton7820
    @beebenton7820 День назад

    Good job - love it, well done😊