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Filling Your Empty Nest

Humorist Erma Bombeck once said that empty nest parents don’t miss the work that goes along with being a parent, but rather “they’re upset because they’ve gone from supervisor of a child’s life to a spectator. It’s like being the vice president of the United States.” The day you become a spectator, you may feel it came too fast and far from ready to let your baby bird fly away into adulthood.

For some, the first 30 days of enjoying your empty nest can be an oxymoron. It’s hard to celebrate when you’re experiencing very real... Read more of "Filling Your Empty Nest"»

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Celebrate Your Empty Nest

Celebrate Your Empty Nest

It’s finally happening—your baby is moving out and leaving the nest.

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Feeling Like Yesterday's News?

Your children have left and it's true. They don't look back.

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Value Meals

Emptynesters, party of two, your table is now ready.

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