August marks not only back-to-school time but also college campus kickoff. This time of year invokes many emotions in me as I gear up for empty nest, the second year. From the bittersweet pang in my heart that is swirled… Read more >
There’s something about turning 50 that makes me cringe just a bit…maybe because it’s half way to a century. It’s just a number, right? Is it really all downhill from here? Wasn’t it just yesterday that I graduated college, married,… Read more >
Empty nest is really a misnomer for many households. It’s more like random roost or sporadic shelter syndrome. Just when you get used to your kids living away, whether it’s for a job, military or to further their education, sometimes… Read more >
It has been almost six months since my boys moved away to college and I have a confession to make: Empty nest isn’t all that bad. It has perks. But don’t tell my boys! Everyone, including myself, thought that I… Read more >
With the free application for federal student aid, a.k.a. FAFSA, now available for the 2015-2016 year, many students and parents hope to qualify for grants and subsidized loans. Unfortunately many will apply too late. Many families rely on multiple sources… Read more >
‘Tis the season for gift giving! When it comes to buying presents for the holidays or birthdays, some people are easier to shop for than others. Picking the perfect gift for our elders, whether it’s our parents or our grandparents,… Read more >
While most people this time of year have the holidays on their mind, it’s the time of year I start looking for summer fashion discounts! With more free time on my hands and budgeting for two kids in college, I… Read more >
October is American Humane Association’s Adopt-A-Dog month and one of the suggestions in my blog post “24 Ways To Reinvent Life During Empty Nest.” Although we did not adopt our dog, I thought it would be a good time to… Read more >
When the kids come home for the first time and then on subsequent visits, it’s interesting to see how much they have changed. You can still see that little boy or girl in some of their mannerisms yet there is… Read more >
Can you believe the holiday season is only a few short weeks away? Since Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, I’m looking forward to the family, fellowship, and food that comes with the occasion. More so the fact that… Read more >