My definition of Almost Empty Nesters: Parents who have a child in high school who are preparing for their exit. It’s time to set out for college- you watch them fill out the application and then wait… for the email or the envelope to arrive. You go through the motion of preparing for college not …
Sweaty Bands are A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E! While shopping in the Nordstrom accessories department in Downtown Seattle, much to our surprise and delight, we saw three brightly-colored, energetic, happy women dressed in workout clothes. These ladies were so vibrant and cute and they were wearing adorable headbands. They are called Sweaty Bands and they were created by Donna …
This is a post written by Anne Adams, a first time Guest Adventurer and Empty Nester. Her program for people with Parkinson’s Disease is so remarkable that I begged her to tell her story! Please share this inspiring article with your friends and family, you could change someone’s life. I have volunteered at a class …
Do you ever visit your local farmers market? When you travel do you search out the local cuisine and where the ingredients come from? When you go to the farmers market you have the opportunity to purchase fruit at its juiciest and it is not shipped long distances from who knows where! I have been …
Happy Anniversary to Adventures of Empty Nesters! Our baby is just three months old! These past 3 months have whizzed by and I have learned a few interesting things along the way. Here are 5 surprising things I have learned from creating this blog! 1. Not everyone is sad… Empty Nesters may at …
Pike Place Market Pike Place Market is one of two iconic landmarks that immediately come to mind when I think of Seattle. The Space Needle of course being the first! But hands down my absolute favorite thing to do in Seattle is to stroll through Pike Place Market. On our most recent trip, my …
Do certain smells trigger a rush of memories for you? Is there a favorite scent that you associate with your children? These wonderful smells can bring back delightful memories of their childhood. Can’t they? Back in February, I wrote a post about the sounds I have missed since the kids have moved away called The …
I would say that I would consider myself a casual snorkeler. I like to do it, but I can live with out it if it doesn’t work into the schedule. However, on our recent trip to Maui, we learned that we could paddle an outrigger canoe out into the ocean, jump in and snorkel from …
“You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces – just good food from fresh ingredients.” ― Julia Child When I travel, I feel that the quality of the food Craig and I eat is as important as the exciting destination. Do you feel the same? I recently wrote about our unbelievable vacation at the …
The best resort in Maui comes complete with friendly people, incredible architecture and amenities, sensational sunsets, glorious food and whale sightings! It is the Andaz Maui at Wailea, an eco-friendly beachfront resort and my new favorite tropical location! Pack your bags and leave now, it is extraordinary! After a relatively easy five hour flight from Los …
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