The day you’ve waited (at least 18 long years) for is finally here! The nest is empty! You are ready to thrive in your empty nest! But suddenly you feel unsure, maybe a little lost, and probably more than a little sad. What will you do with all of those empty hours no longer filled …
Stress is an all too frequent occurrence for most of us. That’s why it’s important to know the steps to reduce stress before it overwhelms us. Once we get into the stress spiral, it starts to affect all aspects of our lives, including our work, our relationships, and our health. The next time you feel …
Now that you are an empty nester and the house is your own, it’s a perfect time to focus back on your primary relationship: your marriage. I know you still have busy lives and are involved with work, friends, hobbies, and charity work. But don’t take that relationship with your honey for granted. If the …
Once the kids are gone and the nest is empty, it’s time to simplify and streamline the household so you can spend your effort and energy on more productive and more fun stuff. You aren’t getting pulled a million different directions like you were when the house was full of growing children. Now you get …
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The early years of marriage are profoundly different than the later, empty nest years of marriage. In those early years, life is chaotic. You are trying to build careers, raise children, fulfill social and community obligations. All of these things pull at your energy and time. They often pull it away from the marriage relationship. …
How do you keep meal planning simple? I know that downloadable meal plans and grocery lists are supposed to make life easier. And they do, they totally do. But in some seasons of life and for some people’s personalities, the structure of meal plans and grocery lists are not the right fit. Does that mean …
