Upscale Lifestyle on a Downsized Budget
Making the transition from feeding a family to cooking for two can be quite a challenge, especially when it’s fraught with the emotion of being a recent empty-nester. My husband and I are six months into the journey, and just now feel like we are getting the hang of it. At first, we realized we […]
When my daughter introduced me to the idea of bullet journaling, my initial response was- um, no. She and her friend poured over the cute, dotted pages for hours on end, creating mood boards and calendars worthy of a gallery. I simply didn’t have the time. Now that I’m an empty nester, I’ve revisited the […]
First let me say, there are so many perks of downsizing. We went from a 6 bed, 3.5 bath home to a 3 bed 2.5 bath “cottage” and are loving it! If you are wondering if this should be your next move, I strongly encourage you to take the plunge. Because our family home was […]
We’ve had about two months in the empty nest, and life is beginning to take on a new rhythm. One of the adjustments has been transitioning from hectic meals with teenagers and their friends to cooking and planning meals for just the two of us. Initially, we found ourselves eating out or eating separately as […]
Let’s here it for the boys! After 25 years of marriage, I’ve just recently come to appreciate the great grooming habits my husband incorporates into his daily routine. He’s a man’s man in every sense of the word, but that doesn’t mean he’s let himself go. When I walk into a room with other guys […]
If you’re staring down the empty nest with more than a little anxiety about how to have a healthy marriage over 40, never fear. Here’s practical help on how to reconnect after the kids are gone. As we packed our youngest child to leave for college, I felt a flash of terror at the reality […]
Ice and artic temps kept us locked up indoors again this week and my waistline is starting to show the results of a harsh winter spent sipping cocoa and eating comfort foods. In search of some springtime motivation, I ventured over to Wal-Mart to check out their new line of spring workout essentials. Here’s what […]
I sometimes giggle when I see the luxury cars parked outside the new ALDI in my town. My mom was an ALDI fan way before it was chic. In those days, canned goods were the “safe” items, and produce, dairy, and meat were to be avoided. She was a single mom raising a family on […]
Yesterday, I stumbled upon a fellow sufferer in the skincare aisle. Maybe it was you- we both had our reading glasses on and a befuddled look, trying to tell a ceramide from an antioxidant and looking for an anti-wrinkle cream that didn’t cost a fortune. Sound familiar? If you’ve read My Aging Manifesto, you know […]
When it comes to getting older, I’ve found I have a longer list of “don’ts” than “dos”. For instance, I don’t want to be one of those people who are afraid of falling and breaking a bone, I don’t want to start wearing polyester pants or orthopedic shoes, and I don’t want a helmet hairstyle. […]