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Taking Flight: The Parent Hummingbird Connection You Never Knew - Part 1
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Taking Flight: The Parent Hummingbird Connection You Never Knew - Part 1 Sep 19, 2023

In "Taking Flight: The Parent-Hummingbird Connection You Never Knew - Part 1," the connection between parents watching their children embark on new journeys and the adventurous hummingbirds migrating thousands of miles is explored.

These tiny, bright avian wonders mirror our young adult children,...

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Casting Off Concerns: The Key to Enlightenment Was Next To My OJ
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Casting Off Concerns: The Key to Enlightenment Was Next To My OJ Sep 05, 2023

This blog underscores the significance of living in the present moment and steering clear of unwarranted concerns. The post recounts a humorous tale of an empty-nester mom who inadvertently left her car keys and phone in the fridge while on a shopping trip with her daughter. The concern and worry...

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Sunrise, Sand, and Serenity: Finding Your Joy in the Early Morning
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Sunrise, Sand, and Serenity: Finding Your Joy in the Early Morning Aug 15, 2023

In this captivating blog, "Sunrise, Sand, and Serenity: Finding Your Joy in the Early Morning Beach," empty nesters are encouraged to find joy in the small, serene moments of life. Drawing parallels with a tranquil early morning beach experience, this blog emphasizes the freedom and exhilaration...

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Serve, Laugh, Repeat: Empty Nesters Start Your New Adventure
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Serve, Laugh, Repeat: Empty Nesters Start Your New Adventure Aug 01, 2023

This blog offers a fresh perspective on life after children have grown up and moved out - the empty nest phase. The author uses pickleball, an increasingly popular sport, as an analogy for exploring new passions and embracing change in this new stage of life. The author recounts their own...

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Revive Your Spirit with a Summertime Bike Ride: Lessons from Mackinac Island
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Revive Your Spirit with a Summertime Bike Ride: Lessons from Mackinac Island Jul 18, 2023

This blog post reminisces about the joy and nostalgia of riding a bicycle, describing it as a magical experience that takes you back to your youth. This blog shares the adventure of biking around Mackinac Island, a hidden gem in Michigan known for its timeless charm and absence of cars. The...

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Frozen Fun with a Sprinkle of Mindfulness
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Frozen Fun with a Sprinkle of Mindfulness Jul 04, 2023

This blog invites empty nesters to embrace the joyous noises and moments of life while practicing mindfulness. It encourages empty nesters to imagine themselves in a lively outdoor event, such as a BBQ or block party, and truly immerse themselves in the sounds of celebration.

Emphasizing the...

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Refresh, Reflect, and Renew: Importance of Mid-Year Check-ins for Empty Nester Moms
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Refresh, Reflect, and Renew: Importance of Mid-Year Check-ins for Empty Nester Moms Jun 20, 2023

This blog post emphasizes the importance of mid-year check-ins for empty nester moms to refresh, reflect, and renew their life goals. It contains a personal story of how their own goals got buried beneath the chaos of everyday life, resulting in frustration and a sense of being lost.

This blog...

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Enchanting Allure of Popping Green: Nature's Invitation to Shine Anew
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Enchanting Allure of Popping Green: Nature's Invitation to Shine Anew Jun 06, 2023

This blog explores the transformative power of nature and encourages empty nesters to embrace the enchanting allure of "Popping Green" to rejuvenate their lives. It emphasizes the vibrant beauty of spring, where green leaves and delicate blossoms unfold with grace and vigor.

By immersing oneself...

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Traditions as Bridges: Rediscovering Joy and Connection in the Empty Nest Phase
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Traditions as Bridges: Rediscovering Joy and Connection in the Empty Nest Phase May 29, 2023

This Memorial Day blog emphasizes the importance of building bridges, nurturing traditions, and fostering connections in our lives, particularly during the empty nest phase.

The metaphor of the "Singing Bridge," a historic bridge that generates unique sounds with every car crossing it,...

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Harnessing Nature's Magic: Unlocking Happiness and Vitality in Everyday Life
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Harnessing Nature's Magic: Unlocking Happiness and Vitality in Everyday Life May 24, 2023

This blog emphasizes the transformative power of nature and its impact on happiness and well-being. It encourages empty nester moms to embrace nature as a source of personal growth and connection. It highlights the importance of allowing children to explore their own paths while mothers...

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How Empty Nester Moms Make Time For Each Day
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How Empty Nester Moms Make Time For Each Day May 14, 2023

This blog emphasizes the importance of motherhood and how empty nester moms can make time for themselves each day. Mitochondrial DNA links us to every mother who has ever existed, and as mothers, we are part of a long chain of loving individuals who have given birth and nurtured all of humankind....

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3 Things Every Empty Nester Needs to Unlock, and Theyā€™re All Within You
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3 Things Every Empty Nester Needs to Unlock, and Theyā€™re All Within You May 10, 2023

This blog focuses on the three things empty nesters need to unlock to create a fulfilling and rewarding future for themselves; self-trust, self-love, and self-empowerment. It begins by encouraging empty nesters to believe in their own abilities to overcome challenges and explore how to unlock...

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