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The GrayVine Newsletter Saturday 02.21.2026

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Saturday Edition - February 21, 2026
Good morning Member
Good morning, GrayViners! āļø I hope youāre easing into the day with something warm in hand and a quiet moment to yourself. Every decade carries its own energy, lessons, and surprises, which made me wonder⦠if you had to relive just one, would you choose your 20s or your 50s and beyond? No other options allowed. š Pop into the forum to share your pick and what makes that decade stand out to you. I have a feeling this one will spark some wonderful stories.
Take a little trip down memory lane, itās āWould the Grandkids Know This One?ā time! Remember this old phrase? āCatch you on the flip side.ā
Share your answers here for a shot at next weekās spotlight! If you played last round, check the shout-outsāyou might spot your name. Weāre covering potential $1,500 monthly payments in some states, $1.3M in cash tied to past purchases, a product recall worth checking, plus a Taco Bell favorite making a comebackāand more.
Veronica ā Newsletter Writer
News & Finance
Before you grab a snack, do a quick pantry check for this recalled popular treat to save yourself some trouble.
The starter pack thousands trust for heart health. Rated 4.8/5, this is a delicious daily routine for better cholesterol.*
Did you buy this āMade in the USAā product? Depending on what you bought you may be eligible for cash back from this $1.3 million settlement.
Some retirees keep their full Social Security benefit, while others receive less. The deciding factor? It might not be something you'd expect.
As extreme weather and living expenses hit harder, some states are exploring monthly payments that may reach $1,500āis yours on the list?
Tapes degrade over timeābut preserving them doesnāt have to be hard. Legacybox makes digitizing easy (and affordable).*
Retiring solo can be empowering, but some unexpected expenses have a way of sneaking up on even the most careful planners.
Editor's Picks
Sweet Deals and Small Delights
If youāre exploring new wellness routines this year, a balanced, social-friendly option is gaining attention, with a limited-time offer to match.
Guess whoās back at Taco Bell? A longtime favorite just got a saucy little makeover, and yes, thereās a way to score it for FREE.
Twenty years calls for more than candles. A popular frozen yogurt chain is marking the milestone with a sweet freebie. š¦
Burger King has revived a crave-worthy Whopper creation, the kind of flavor you either remember⦠or need to try. š
A brain surgeon, a rocket scientist, and an accountant walk into a conversation⦠and the punchline writes itself. š
Golden and crunchy with a sticky chili crisp glaze, this surprisingly simple dinner lets every ingredient shine.
Extra Reads We Donāt Want You To Miss
If your grocery total has been creeping higher each week, a new ranking shows one chain quietly offering the lowest prices in the country.
Tax season is here, and so are scammers pretending to be the IRS. Here's what experts want you to do to protect yourself.
Weāre surviving heart attacks more than ever, yet other heart conditions are quietly rising, and older adults may feel the impact most.
What if the signs of the end are not always the end? One nurseās hospice story has many people rethinking what a āmiracleā might look like.
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Todayās Trivia
Who recorded āI Will Always Love Youā before Whitney Houston?

Image Source: YouTube/Whitney Houston
A. Linda Ronstadt
B. Dolly Parton
C. Reba McEntire
D. Barbra Streisand
Front Porch Forum

Image source: Teona SwiftPexels
āAm I wrong for feeling hurt that my daughter cancels plans but posts online about having āfamily timeā?ā
Gather āround, everyone! A GrayViner is in a tender situation many might relate to. Read their story and share your advice.
Got a concern youād like to talk about? Start a conversation with us.
Fill In The Blank
āYou make me feel like a natural _____.ā
A. woman
B. lover
C. dreamer
D. queen
Drop your answer here! Did you nail the last one? See if you earned a shout-out!
Recipe Of The Day
Marry Me Chicken Meatball Soup

Image source: Delish
Cozy Italian-inspired soup.
You can find the full recipe below!
On This Day In History - February 21, 2026
1965 - Malcolm X was shot and killed at New York Cityās Audubon Ballroom.
1980 - Dolly Parton topped the US pop chart with ā9 to 5ā.
Take a trip down memory lane and see what else happened on this day in history.
Picture Of The Day

Image source: tdmmagazine/Instagram
A Tiny Toy, A Tender Turn
Rejected by his mother and pushed aside by others in the troop, baby macaque Punch had only a small stuffed doll to cling to. He carried it everywhere, grooming it and sleeping with it as his one steady comfort. Then, quietly, another monkey began to sit beside him and groom himāa gentle sign that he finally belonged. Have you ever seen a small act of kindness change everything? If youāve witnessed a tender moment like this, weād love to see it. šš
Fascinating Fact Of The Day

We laugh about it, but thereās real science behind why the loud farts donāt smellāand the silent ones do. Got another strange fact? Share in the forum! š
Let's Save - Today's Deals

Active Dishwasher Cleaner Tablets $19.95 @ Walmart
Hard water buildup remover.

Sweet Onion Style Pretzel Twists $3.69 @ Trader Joeāsā
Flavor-packed crispy bites.

Wooden Bath Back Brush $5 @ Five Below
Gentle exfoliating body brush.
Found a good deal? Share it here! Note: Deals are not sponsored unless stated.














