Author: livinglovingemptynesting
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Life Skills Teens Should Learn for a Successful Future
Being a teenager is hard. Is your teen always stressed about the drama they are experiencing? Are their emotions out of control? If you have a teen who is experiencing stress and is having trouble coping with life and their emotions, this may just be the right time to help them learn life skills. Life…
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Joint and Muscle Pain Beyond 40
Wow! What happened? A year past 45 and my body disowned me! It has turned on me and revolted. Joint and muscle pain had set in. I thought I had been good to my body and had taken care of it. I walked three times a week, occasionally added in some strength training or yoga,…
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Skin Care After Years of Sun Damage
Were you concerned with sun damage in your teens and 20s? Of course not, and neither was I. We were young and nothing could hurt us! If you were a teenager or young adult woman during the 90s, you were probably familiar with tanning beds. I was a frequent tanning bed user for many years…
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Best Cornbread Muffins (Perfect for Two)
Cornbread muffins can be hit or miss. Some recipes have very little flavor and some are so dry that you have to take a drink just to swallow the dense and grainy bread. But this recipe is a hit with its moist texture and sweet flavor. A sweet cornbread muffin with a cupcake texture is…
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BBQ Chicken Casserole (Perfect for Two)
Are you looking for a quick and easy dinner for two that hits all the right delicious notes? Look no further. This BBQ Chicken Casserole is the perfect weeknight dinner for two. It is savory and sweet. It has proteins and vegetables and is completely satisfying. The key to being quick and easy is using…
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6 Smart Steps to Help Your Child Choose a Fulfilling Career Path
What do you want to be when you grow up? How many times throughout our childhoods were we asked this question? Usually our answers were not very original…fireman, policeman, teacher, mom, doctor, movie star, pro basketball player, and etc. As children, and even teenagers, we have a small world view and choosing a fulfilling career…
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Mini Meatloaf (Perfect for Two)
Nothing says home cooking better than a classic meatloaf recipe. These Mini Meatloaves are just the right size for two; the perfect amount once you become empty nesters. Meatloaf is that perfect comfort dish that everyone should have as one of their go-to dishes. It is easy to make and easy on the budget. This…
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5 Great Ways to Comfort Your Homesick College Student
I remember my first semester of my freshman year of college. I was so homesick! I went home every Friday as soon as my last class was over and dreaded leaving home every Sunday evening to head back to school. I called home some weeks in the middle of the week crying because I was so…
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Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake (Perfect for Two)
This Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake recipe is a perfect size for Empty Nesters. Cooking for two after children leave the home is a challenge. We are used to making meals sized for a family. But once we become empty-nesters, we now are only cooking for two. And family-sized desserts can be downright dangerous when there…
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10 Outdoor Dates for Empty Nesters (to Rekindle Your Romance)
Dates…Ya’ll remember those, right?? Way back when, before children’s events and schedules took over all our free time, we used to get dressed up, spend time making ourselves look our best and be excited to spend one-on-one time doing anything with our significant other. It’s been a long time, hasn’t it? Believe me, I know…