Blogging Boomer’s Carnival #29

This week we’re hosting the Blogging Boomer’s Carnival - a collection of boomer friendly posts from some of our favourite blogger friends. Here’s what’s in store…

Did you know that they’re bringing back the Hippie Look?...With today’s war and environmental protests mounting and 40 years marking ” The summer of love”, it’s no secret that fashion designers have returned to the turbulent years of the sixties. Read all about this latest style trend at Your Drum.

Don’t know about you, but we can’t function right without a good shot of caffeine first thing in the morning. Is caffeine addictive? Does it protect against cancer and heart disease? Can it help control asthma? What is a safe consumption? Learn the joys and evils of caffeine over at Contemporary Retirement.

If you are single person in your mid 30′s and beyond you know that dating at this age is complicated by a number of factors, not the least of which is your career, which is often in full swing. This makes it a huge challenge to even find the time to date. For some, the solution is the “working date”. Life Two’s panel of experts shares their thoughts and tips on how to have a successful working date.

Are the kids in your life into the latest toy craze?… Webkinz? Is Webkinz amazing fun or simply a weird hobby only for child agoraphobics? The Boomer Chronicles weighs in on this new fad.

Speaking of kids, you may recall this from your own childhood.  At I Remember JFK Ron  reminices about a television show that had a truly rabid following among boomer  kids who were around to watch it from 1951-1959. Did you ever see Sky King?

Are finally, on a totally different note: Are you getting right advice about your 401 (K)? Find out at So Baby Boomer. Have fun!