an empty nest lifestyle
Healthy eating means different things to different people depending on the diet they are on. For instance a low carb diet is about the opposite of a low fat diet. However, there are basic tips that everyone can follow to know how to eat healthy during the holidays. Continue reading “How To Eat Healthy During The Holidays”
Planning a baby shower is so much fun! When the baby to be is your future grandaughter it is all the more special. My oldest daughter and I recently held a baby shower for my younger daughter. Throughout the planning, we came up with some baby shower ideas that really made the day special. Continue reading “Baby Shower Ideas For A Girl”
Everywhere you shop for home decor, these days, you see an abundance of farmhouse style accents. I love the look of these warm and cozy accessories but I happen to live in an urban loft. Can farmhouse style work in the middle of the city? I say yes! Continue reading “Farmhouse Style In The Middle Of The City”
Normally I set out Christmas decor the day after Thanksgiving. However, this year my husband and I took a relaxing week off before the holiday to spend time at our cabin. With all of the rainy weather, I just had to start decorating!
With more time on my hands, at this stage of life, I thought I would try a new craft. I found I enjoy collecting fat quarters from the fabric store. The eye catching patterns and colors get me every time! To put some of my fabric to use, I decided to try and make a fabric bird! Continue reading “My First Attempt At A Fabric Bird”
Downsizing your home, after all of the kids have left, is a daunting task! You’ve had years of collecting, storing, and decorating that now you’re left with a lot of…stuff. Much of this stuff is no longer necessary or needed but it can still be hard to declutter and get rid of. There are so many memories and nostalgia connected with these items that it can seem almost like throwing part of your life away if you don’t hold onto them. Continue reading “How To Declutter And Organize Your Stuff For Downsizing”
Dressing for Fall is probably my favorite season for fashion! I especially like casual cabin wear like flannels and jeans. Today, I am sharing some of my favorite Fall clothes for women that are both comfortable and stylish. Continue reading “Fall Clothes For Women: Favorite Cabin Wear”
What happens when our children leave the nest? Do we just send them off and hope for the best? No! Our adult children will always need us. Parenting adult children is different than when they are living at home but there is still a role. Continue reading “Parenting Adult Children After They Leave The Nest”
Going back to college at 50 would have seemed ridiculous to me when I was younger. I had already been through college once and I remember being so happy when I was finished. Why go back to college when I was entering this prime of life? Continue reading “Going Back To College After An Empty Nest”
If you own a vacation home, you are most likely going to have times that the home just sits empty. This is a good time to think about renting it out for a little extra money. We did this one summer when we were too busy planning both of our daughter’s weddings. Instead of letting our cabin sit empty during prime time, we decided to give renting it out a try. Continue reading “How To Rent Out Your Vacation Home Wisely”