Author: livinglovingemptynesting
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Easy Ways to Decorate A First Apartment
If you remember your first apartment, you may how dreary and lifeless they make you feel. They usually have cream-colored walls and a neutral-colored flooring. The rooms are very drab and cold feeling. There is just no life in them. But fear not, there are several easy ways that you can help your child decorate…
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Roast Beef Sliders (Perfect for Two)
Sliders are such a fun lunch or party food. There are so many varieties to choose from. These Roast Beef Sliders are one of my favorite sliders to make and eat! They are quick and easy to throw together when you are short on time. The simple dressing that you pour over the top before…
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Packing for College – Plan Before Packing for Best Results
Start with a plan before you load one box when packing for college. This will reduce the chance of overpacking. Dorm rooms, sorority and fraternity houses, and even some apartments have very limited space. It is likely your child will be living in one of these locations during college; however, college freshmen are typically required…
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Egg Casserole (Perfect for Two)
Breakfast casseroles are a staple for big family breakfasts, brunches, and Christmas morning breakfasts. These casseroles are comfort foods and remind us of family and friends. But, what if you are craving an egg casserole for breakfast, and it’s only the two of you? I have a solution for you. This small-batch recipe allows you…
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College Dorm Must-Haves
Well, it’s that time. Your child will soon be leaving for college. You want to make sure they have everything they need for this new adventure. It’s been a long time since you lived in a college dorm. Maybe you never had the experience of living in the dorms at all. You are wondering what…
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5 Fun Ideas for an Empty Nesting Moms Night Out
Mom’s night out doesn’t have to end just because you are an empty nester. If you never had time for a Mom’s night out, this would be a great time to start. In fact, what better time to have a night spent with friends, other moms, going through the same emotions, challenges and successes related…
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Quick & Easy Microwave Breakfasts for Dorm-Life
Late nights studying, hitting snooze on the alarm, throwing on a sweatshirt and a hat, and rushing out of the dorm to try to make it to class on time! College life, remember those days? But now your child is off to college, and you want to make sure your college student eats a healthy…
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5 Positive Things You’ll Love as an Empty Nester
There is so much negative connotation related to Empty Nesting. But the reality of it is, Empty Nesting has all the positive attributes of being the best time of your life. All it takes is recognizing some of the day-to-day things that are positive about Empty Nesting. These are things you will notice and find…
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Teach Teens Life Skills Now for Future Success
Why does my teen not handle life well? Is everything always a catastrophe in their world? It may be because they have not mastered important life skills. Life skills are skills necessary to effectively manage the challenges of everyday life. Parents should teach teens Life Skills to make them confident, independent, adaptable, and caring adults.…
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Life Skills to Teach Teens Before They Graduate
Life Skills…what are they and why are they important to teach our teens? Life skills are skills necessary to effectively manage the challenges of everyday life. Teaching teenagers to master these skills will make them confident, independent, adaptable, and caring adults. These skills can help them improve both their professional and personal lives. I think…