Instagram for Empty Nesters… it’s not just for our kids. Are you on Instagram? If not, #youaremissingout. I joined Instagram last year and I absolutely love it. Don’t tell my Facebook friends but I think I enjoy it a great deal more! You can pinpoint exactly what you are interested in seeing. There is a …
I feel like an empty nester veteran as I comfortably settle in to my fifth year. I have twin daughters: one who always wanted to go east, the other who was looking forward to her college years as a Bruin just like my husband and me. The summer before their senior year in high school …
When our son left for U of AZ, it was both sad and a relief. We had struggled with his attitude for the last two years of high school and welcomed our newfound freedom. However, after a month at UofA, our son contracted mononucleosis. Since he hadn’t been sick more than a few days his …
College kids leave us over and over again. It sure seems like it. Does it seem like you are always saying goodbye to your college kids? I was thinking about all of the new Empty Nesters and how they are finishing their holiday time with their sons and daughters. The last child has left the …
Happy New Year fellow Empty Nesters! I hope that you enjoyed your New Year’s festivities! On a typical New Year’s morning, I sit in front of the television at 8 am sharp. With latte in hand, I have watched the Tournament of Roses Parade every year, from the comfort of my couch. I truly enjoy …
Visiting the Napa Valley in the Fall is quite a treat. We have rediscovered drinking wine…Craig and I are spending time learning about different California wines and wineries and determining which types are our favorites. In order to learn from the experts, we went to the Napa Valley in Northern California to discover just exactly …
Empty Nesters and a midlife gap year… is it for you? Some Empty Nesters are trying a midlife gap year. Just yesterday, I read in the Wall St Journal about how couples are tired of doing the same old thing and switching it up a bit. “After decades of raising children and climbing the corporate ladder, …
Empty Nesters get dogs. Yep it is true. I know several Empty Nesters who have gotten dogs. I am one of them. I would not really consider us “dog people”. You know what I mean, people who don’t mind being jumped on and slobbered on. But after 5 1/2 months with Rocco, I think we …
I wanted to let you know how easy it is to write a blog post. 1. Write it like you are telling a story to a friend. 2. Enjoy the creative process when you tell your story. 3. Let your inner comedian/creative/philosopher/teacher/storyteller come to the surface! 4. Don’t worry about writing the next prize winning …
Recently, I tried something new. I am pretty good in the kitchen, however I have never attempted to make ravioli from scratch. My Mom had recently taken a class at Sur la Table and was willing and happy to teach me! It was pretty challenging, but we had a lot of fun doing it. We …
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