My Nest
Life in our ReFeathered Nest
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Today Is The First Day Of The Rest Of Your Life, Devotion 1
Today is the first Monday of my new “retired status”. It’s time to do some serious refeathering of The Refeathered Nest. I unshackled the golden handcuffs of security (resigned from corporate America). It…
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Inter-generational friendships in the Empty Nest
Making new friends of all ages can enrich your life. If you look around you, and all your friends are just like you, you may want to start reaching out to those who…
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How to deal with difficult people during the holidays
Christmas is close at our heels and if you have been caught in any of the holiday hustle and bustle you’ve probably had to deal with difficult people. Life presents you with many…
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Celebrating the big 5 OH
Last week I helped my husband celebrate the big 5 0. I was attempting to plan a get-away trip for him but due to some other circumstances we had to stay close to…
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How to prevent trips and falls
This is a picture of my parents on their 50th wedding anniversary in 2011. Even though on that celebration they were celebrating 50 years of wedded bliss, I never really thought of them…
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Freedom by removing the mask
Sometimes, as an empty nest Mom, you just have to take off the mask of “super mom” , connect with who YOU are and be YOU. Here it is, a few little secrets…
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Are You Up For A Challenge
Challenges Feed Growth I know, you are probably thinking to yourself that you are already facing enough challenges right now. Let’s face it mom, you are surviving some new challenges in your life…
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Doing the tough things
A few days ago, one of my friends posted on her website a story about her life and a tough decision she had to make – about eating her rabbits! You see, she…
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1 Huge Step To Live In Purpose
When I was young teen we moved to edge of the suburbs. So far out to the edge that we were in the undeveloped area and really could call it “country”. There were…
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Mojo Monday – Martha’s Beef with Bloggers
Today is a Mojo Monday and I’m feeling the Mojo with this post from my friend Courtney. She comes to you from the great state of New York and she is absolutely fascinating.…
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An Attitude of Gratitude Increases Your Altitude
While November has usually been proclaimed the National Month of Gratitude because of our thankful attitudes, I think gratitude should be a daily exercise. I think everyone needs to take their Gratitude statements…
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Your Online Safety
I know Halloween is long gone and you are thinking about the fun and beautiful end of the year Holidays. But, before we get too far along in the Fall leaves, turkeys, Christmas…
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I think I can mindset
Do you remember the beloved children’s story of the little train engine trying to get up the hill? He has some famous words that he spoke to himself while puffing and pulling himself…
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Oregon Trail and Life Legacy
On our recent vacation to Idaho we found a highway rest area that happened to be an important area for the Oregon Trail. No major battle happened here except the battle of personal…
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Oregon Trail and Trials
During a recent “working” vacation we were fortunate to stumble upon a jewel on the highway in Idaho. I knew we were going to be in famous Oregon Trail territory. But, I had…
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Mouth Hygiene for Your Mind-Remove the Negative Thoughts
Sometimes we need to think about applying mouth hygiene principles to our mind by removing negative thoughts. They have much in common. When my husband fully recuperated from some oral surgery Mouth Hygiene…
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Life After the Donkey
Texas Memories When I was growing up we lived on the outskirts of town had some benefits other kids didn’t have. The fields and wildlife were my natural playground and I loved it!…
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12 Rules to Increase Your Productivity
My empty nest this Fall is going to be BUSY. I’m working on my book. I’ve started a new hobby. I’m still working full-time. I’m building a fun little candle business. AND of…
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Why Should I Read to My Infant Grand-baby?
Why Should I Read To My Infant Grand-baby? Many people begin reading books to their children from the time they are brand new babies. Why do they do this and should you…
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Reading Out Loud to Your Grand Child Is Very Beneficial
Is Reading Out Loud To Your Grand Child Beneficial? Is Reading out loud to children of all ages is very important? You bet it is! It is so helpful in their development as…