What is An Empty Nester? What is an Empty Nester? According to the Google dictionary it is a parent whose children have grown up and left home. I have always been a bit puzzled by the term because unlike birds, we do not abandon our nests when our children stop living...
Laura Dennis
How to Cook for Two: 10 Easy Tips
How to Cook for Two: 10 Easy Tips Transitioning into an empty nest has a lot of layers - some of it practical and some of it emotional. This post focuses on something practical – figuring out how to cook for two when you have been making macaroni and cheese in bulk...
4 Simple Ways to Organize Important Documents
How To Organize Life's Most Important Documents A few years ago my husband and I decided it was finally time to organize our most important documents. Getting the documents organized does not have to be an overwhelming task once you have all of them together in one...
10 Must Do Activities to Connect With Your College Student this Summer
10 Must-Do Activities for Your Summer Bucket List with Your College Student It's coming!! Our babies are finally coming home for the summer. And the summer is going to fly by, so let's make plans to make it a summer to remember for both you and your college student....
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