A Lifestyle Blog for Empty Nesters by Suzy Mighell
Friends are so important in the empty nest. My husband is my best friend, but time with the girls has become even more important to me since my nest emptied. Do you feel that way too? When our kids were at home, it was easy to make friends because the parents of your kids’ pals became your pals too. After all, you…
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We all like to save money. Bob says we’re working to get all of the kids off the payroll. It’s true! With one in college and one in law school, sometimes it feels like that day will never come. Thankfully, we aren’t struggling to make ends meet, but when we save money, it does allow us to give more away…
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I’m all about fashion over fifty, but I’m always cautious about how to wear the trends without looking like I’m trying too hard or attempting to dress younger than I should. Oh, don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying that women over fifty can’t embrace the latest looks, but I do think we need to do it in an age-appropriate…
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Well, hello fall! I’ve wanted to do a post on my favorite fall things, but with the temps hovering in the high 80s and low 90s here in Dallas, honestly, it’s been hard to get motivated. I’m hosting a couple of big events at my home in the next two months, so I’m on the lookout for some beautiful, classic…
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It’s no secret that I have a thing for eyelashes. Like, if I was marooned on a desert island and could only take one thing, it might be mascara. That kind of thing. I have pretty good natural lashes (thanks to using Rapidlash Eyelash and Eyebrow Serum every day), and at this point, I’m not interested in extensions. I’ve been thinking about…
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I know I say it every month, but I’m on a crusade to keep learning and growing in the empty nest—and I’m taking you with me! This world moves fast, and keeping up is no small challenge! If I can help it, you’re not gonna get “stuck” on my watch. I learned a lot this month, and I can’t wait…
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Sometimes it’s tough to understand your man. Amirite? I mean, like, why is every game the big game? Why do they always think they can fix everything? Why do they have lunch with their friends but never really get any good scoop? (I mean, really? What’s that about?) With the kids gone and just the two of us at home,…
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Let me be clear. I wouldn’t want you to think for a hot sec that this post is about how to pack the essentials for your 31-day cruise in a carry-on suitcase or something. I mean, maybe people like that actually exist, but they don’t live at my house. Nope. This post is about what you need to need to pack…
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I’m so excited today to give you the scoop on something many of you have asked me about! Do you follow Empty Nest Blessed on Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest? If you don’t, you may want to think about it! I post lots of social media-only content throughout the day, especially on my Instastory. It’s like a behind-the-scenes peek at my…
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One of the biggest challenges you’ll face as a parent is making the transition from parenting your children to establishing a healthy relationship with your adult children. You really don’t parent adult kids per se, but if you work to cultivate your relationship, you may win their hearts as a coveted encourager, a trusted advisor, and a faithful friend. So how…
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