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Fit After Fifty | Five Tips to Keep You Strong & Healthy

April 29, 2018February 3, 2021

When it comes to being fit after fifty, we all want the same thing. We want to be strong, fit, and healthy enough to do all the things we want to do. As an empty nester, I’ve found that it’s even truer than it was when the kids were in the nest. Once I gave myself…

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Parenting Adult Children | Understanding Your 20-Something Kids

April 15, 2018February 13, 2021

This beauty is just one of my three 20-something kids. Learning to parent them has been challenging, but rewarding. Watching them grow and mature has been kind of like watching a flower go from a bud to full bloom. The most significant thing I’ve learned? I’m not really sure what species of flower they are!…

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Downsizing and Decluttering 101 | Help for Empty Nesters

March 8, 2018February 3, 2021

One way or another, you’re going to have to do it. At least once. But probably more. If you’re an empty nester, you know what I’m talking about: Downsizing. Bob and I haven’t done it yet, but we know it’s coming. When our last child went off to college, we promised her that we wouldn’t…

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Midlife Beauty Issues and What You Can Do About Them

February 18, 2018February 3, 2021

As women over fifty, our beauty concerns are a lot different than those of our daughters. I mean, I’ve got midlife beauty issues I didn’t even know existed when I was young! Today we’re talking about five of the most common midlife beauty issues, and what you can do about them. Some of these midlife beauty…

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A Grown-Up’s Guide to Disney World | Empty Nester Getaway Tips

October 18, 2017February 3, 2021

We just returned from visiting our daughter, who is interning at Walt Disney World this fall as a part of Disney’s College Program. She’s taking classes and working in the parks, so she’s learned all the ins and outs of Disney World. She held our hands through the planning, packing, and the visit itself. (Letting…

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Five Ways to Build the Relationship You Want With Your Adult Children

September 19, 2017May 27, 2021

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…