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Amazing Laundry Stain Remover
Let’s talk about laundry. Everyone has to do it. Since we became empty nesters, it’s gotten much easier. Personally, I don’t mind laundry so much. But I know that isn’t the case for everyone. I’ve got a great laundry stain remover recipe for you as well as a couple of things that help me not feel…
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Easy Spring Rolls
One of my good friends is from Cambodia and her love language is food. We no longer live close to her, but when we did, she regularly came over to share a meal with us AND DID THE COOKING!! (That’s what I call a true friend!!) She has so many delicious meals, but an easy…
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Cut out the Background Noise (on phones anyway)!
As an empty nest home exec, I spend a lot of time on the phone with my four kids and as my grandchildren get older, I can even talk to them. Sometimes I’m just focused on them, but often, I multi-task. Unfortunately, as an iPhone user AirPods are TERRIBLE about picking up background noise!! I…
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How to have Mandatory Fun – A Definite Win
With all of the kids out of the house we have plenty of time that was once used on attending concerts, banquets, races, plays, hosting teenagers at our house, etc. that is now available for whatever. It’s really easy to just sit and watch T.V., or do some other unproductive thing. So Scott and I…
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Faith Connects Us
The world is full of famous, picturesque cathedrals – La Sagrada Familia, Cathedral Notre Dame, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and St. Peter’s Basilica to name a few. I have been to many cathedrals and am uplifted by the reverence I feel when I am in those buildings. Those edifices were engineered and built by people who…
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Living Well with Arthritis: Empowering You to Thrive
I have always been pretty active – so when I injured my knee doing a Shine dance class and then again playing pickleball it was frustrating. I went to the doctor, and the diagnosis was arthritis. I have spent months doing physical therapy and working to rehab it – but I continue to be dogged…
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When Dementia Hits Home
I am the second child in a family of 8 children. My dad had a successful career as an orthodontist. My mom had a successful career as a stay-at-home mom. She was in charge of the multitude of things that kept our household going and she did an amazing job. She cooked, cleaned, sewed, did…
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Technology – Grr: How to Become More Proficient with Tech
If you’re like me, you have likely had some frustration with various facets of technology. Maybe someday I will figure it all out, although I highly doubt it since technology is constantly changing. In the meantime, here are some tips for getting to know it better. Google it or watch a video My husband is…
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Get Started with Volunteering
When your kids were young you likely helped out at their schools; coached soccer, volleyball or Little League; led Scout, 4H or church groups; hosted team dinners and more. Just because no one is passing a signup sheet around now doesn’t mean there aren’t needs. I have found carving out time to serve in my…
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Level Up – Meal Planning in an Empty Nest
There are some tricky things about meal planning with an empty nest. There are fewer people to cook for. Some people have a hard time adjusting. This can lead to wasted food, money and effort. As a home exec, you have likely been cooking and planning meals for a long time – you may be…
