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 […]
Stretching Our Money In Today’s Economy
Stretching Our Money in Today’s Economy There’s no denying that prices have been on the rise over the past few years, and for many of us, our incomes have struggled to keep up. It feels like money just doesn’t go as far as it used to, whether we’re talking about groceries, gas, or daily expenses. […]
Grandma’s Peanut Brittle
Grandma’s Peanut Brittle Growing up, my experiences with grandparents were different from what most kids experience. My mom’s parents passed away before I was born, and my dad’s dad passed away when I was only four. Throughout my childhood, I only had one grandparent—my dad’s mom. Truth be told, we didn’t see each other often. […]
My Top 5 Podcast Recommendations
My Top 5 Podcast Recommendations Do you listen to podcasts? If not, it’s time to start! I can’t step on the treadmill, clean my house, or get ready for the day without one of my favorite podcasts playing. I used to listen to music during those moments, but lately, I’ve discovered how much I love […]
A New Season of Life
A New Season of Life When our children grow up and move out, it can feel like a very lonely time. For years, we’ve felt needed, and then suddenly, we don’t. Sure, our kids still need us even as adults, but it feels different. It feels… quiet. I’ll be honest, I didn’t like it. It […]
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 […]