"If you are tempted by the awakening of your own long-dormant wanderlust, Going Gypsy can serve as a primer. . . . The questions [Veronica] poses about 'what next' are relatable ones for all empty nesters." —PBS's Next Avenue
Boomer Travel. Food. Laughter. Breaking the Empty Nest Rules!
Purchasing a house and moving during the winter may seem inconvenient, but it may also lead to considerable savings. Here are five reasons you may want to consider moving in the winter… CONTINUE READING >>
Purchasing a house and moving during the winter may seem inconvenient, but it may also lead to considerable savings. Here are five reasons you may want to consider moving in the winter… CONTINUE READING >>
Moving anywhere these days can be a trying and stressful experience, and you need to make sure you do what you can to make it as stress-free as possible. Buying a house is a big step in your life, so keep these things in mind before you actually settle on a place to move… CONTINUE READING >>
Moving anywhere these days can be a trying and stressful experience, and you need to make sure you do what you can to make it as stress-free as possible. Buying a house is a big step in your life, so keep these things in mind before you actually settle on a place to move… CONTINUE READING >>
I’m constantly searching for material that dispels my internal anti-mantra, “You are a bad mommy. You shouldn’t be so happy that your children have left the nest. You are a bad…” In my latest frantic search, I came across a theory that I love. Un-nesting.Suzanne Koven, M.D. writes in her post for Psychology Today entitled “The Un-Nesting Instinct”:
“Celia’s story started out sounding pretty familiar-a cliché almost. She was fiftyish and going through menopause and, in addition to the weight gain and hot flashes, she found herself irritable and sad. Her children, she told me, were a particular source of sadness. “You mean because they’re growing up, moving away?” I asked. ‘No,’ answered Celia, ‘Because they’re… CONTINUE READING >>
I’m constantly searching for material that dispels my internal anti-mantra, “You are a bad mommy. You shouldn’t be so happy that your children have left the nest. You are a bad…” In my latest frantic search, I came across a theory that I love. Un-nesting.Suzanne Koven, M.D. writes in her post for Psychology Today entitled “The Un-Nesting Instinct”:
“Celia’s story started out sounding pretty familiar-a cliché almost. She was fiftyish and going through menopause and, in addition to the weight gain and hot flashes, she found herself irritable and sad. Her children, she told me, were a particular source of sadness. “You mean because they’re growing up, moving away?” I asked. ‘No,’ answered Celia, ‘Because they’re… CONTINUE READING >>
Where did you live when you were first starting out? I’ll bet it wasn’t quite the Taj Mahal.
Our first place was a one bedroom, former screened-in porch that had all the weather proofing of the average wiffle ball. It was a veritable private zoo of insect vermin — and we were glad to have it. We were proud and happy to be on our own.
Who are we to deny our offspring those same pleasures?… CONTINUE READING >>
Where did you live when you were first starting out? I’ll bet it wasn’t quite the Taj Mahal.
Our first place was a one bedroom, former screened-in porch that had all the weather proofing of the average wiffle ball. It was a veritable private zoo of insect vermin — and we were glad to have it. We were proud and happy to be on our own.
Who are we to deny our offspring those same pleasures?… CONTINUE READING >>
You’ve probably heard of the tiny house craze. In fact, building your own home, but building it really small, might be just what you’re looking for. Without further ado, here are five reasons to build a really small house… CONTINUE READING >>
You’ve probably heard of the tiny house craze. In fact, building your own home, but building it really small, might be just what you’re looking for. Without further ado, here are five reasons to build a really small house… CONTINUE READING >>
