Spring Cleaning and Downsizing
Well, well, well. Spring has sprung, and with it comes that annual itch to fling open the windows, let the breeze in, and finally deal with the junk we’ve been pretending not to see all winter (maybe even longer). You know the stuff — that mysterious pile on the dining room chair, the drawer that […]
Reclaiming Your Life: A Guide for Empty-Nester Moms to Rediscover Their Identity
Ah, the moment you have been waiting for: your kids have flown the nest and now you have all the time in the world to do whatever you want – no carpooling, no more soccer practices, and perhaps, best of all, no more late night “Mom, I volunteered you to bake a dozen cupcakes for […]
Setting Your Day Up For Success
Setting Your Day Up for Success Now that my house is a little (or a LOT) quieter, I often find myself at a loss. I used to thrive on the organized chaos—always surrounded by the kids, even as they grew older, and having a steady flow of teenagers raiding our pantry. Now, it’s silence. […]
What To Do Once Your Kids Move Out
What To Do Once Your Kids Move Out Are you an empty nester feeling a bit down? If you’re like me, you spent the majority of your adult life caring for your kids. It wasn’t always easy, but it was deeply fulfilling. Now that they’ve grown and moved away, it can feel like there’s an […]