Some days you just need a good pep talk
The empty nest journey is filled with highs and lows and empty nest survival comes in many different forms. Some parents are so ecstatically thrilled for their kids to finally leave home (think of the…
PLAN – A new year with Purpose
I love the beginning of the new year and here we are almost finished with the first month. There is only one more day! I know many of you made resolutions. And then, some of…
Inauguration and Tradition
Yesterday was a day of tradition here in the United States. It was the time when for the Presidential Inauguration with all the pomp, ceremony, regalia and music. I just love the old, classic American…
When the chicks come home to roost
Never fear mom. Your empty nest may be empty on some days, but it’s not forever empty. One of the things that happens is that Rooster and Hen (Dad and Mom) get comfortable in making…
The Top 5 Favorite American Holidays
So, you are walking down the street (singin’ do-wah diddy-diddy down diddy-do)… No, you aren’t singing, but as soon as I wrote that line of thought of the old song by The Moffatts and couldn’t…
Lessons from Lucky or the kids will make it
Early this spring we were surprised by a baby raccoon falling out of a tree while we were outside visiting with company. After rescuing him and getting him into a safe spot for the day,…
The Empty Nest Here And Now and Journey To Come
This photo was taken in Muir Woods – National Park near San Francisco. Earlier in the month I wrote to you about getting in touch with your core values as an Empty Nest mom in…
Travels in the Empty Nest – Fort Lauderdale
We took a special trip in 2010 and combined a convention with hubby’s birthday. Viewing the sunrise from the East coast is such an inspirational moment. As the sun crests over the water. But, I…
Empty Nest Travels – A friend of Billy the Kid
The Place: A deserted old cemetery somewhere near Capitan NM The Oddity: A tombstone with the words “a friend of Billy the Kid” I thought that was unusual, and it caused me to do some…
Empty Nest Travels – San Francisco CA
I decided I would share some pictures of our empty nest travels we have had the joy and blessing to take during the past few years. One of our plans to Re-feather our nest when…
Faberge the Jobs of Eggs and you
Last year I was able to fulfill one of my lifelong wishes and dreams. I was able to view several authentic Faberge Eggs at a museum exhibition at Texas A&M. It really happened by “chance”…
Journal in a Box
I found that writing and keeping journals helped me navigate through some of the hard times I experienced at first. Here is an easy quick way to do a journal for the month and it is super easy!
Journal to Grateful by the Great Oz
At the end of 30 days you will have 150 things that you can read through. I promise you, when you are feeling down you grab that journal and start reviewing your “Grateful Moments” and you just can stay down for very long! Some positive emotions will bubble up!
Journal to Purpose
Quick Journal Idea #1 I love to journal! As a teenager I wrote in a Diary. How many teen girls even still do that? All those wishes, secrets, tears and smiles all captured in a…
Empty Nest – May the odds be ever in your favor
If you didn’t have a map, there is no reason why you can’t start drawing yours now. Start making your plans on how you will make these Empty Nest Years the best years of your life
Pinterest, the world beyond Facebook
“Without a map there is no treasure”, so try planning some creative online time today!
How funky is your monkey?
Worry and fear are monkeys on your back and can soon lead the empty nest mom into a funk.
Living in purpose or what kind of eggs do you like
You have entered a time of your life where you can reward yourself for a job well done in raising your children. You may be filled with tears, doubt, sadness. But there is a way to find your new purpose since the kids have flown the coop. It’s called “Re-Purposing your Life”
Empty Nest to New Purpose – Connecting the dots
Your core values are what give you purpose. Do you know what they are?
Mapping your way to new purpose – Values
Part of your Empty Nest Survival is rediscovering who you are and what you want to do….Discovering your values will help you map your journey to discovering your new purpose now that “Job Mom” is not an every day role.