Hi, welcome back! I’m glad you’re here to join me on this 12 items a day clutter clearing project. I'm curious, how did your testing of the theory from yesterday go? Did you find you need to DECIDE in order to get over letting go of stuff? We’re not alone, it is a fairly common phenomenon. … Continue reading Let it go – 12 items a day – practice day
Category: Emptying the nest
Let it snow, let it go – 12 items a day to a lighter you
Ah, December, a perfect month for giving. Are you getting into the spirit too? Feeling generous at this time of year? Even if we are the giving type all year-long, during December, we find joy in extra desires to give of ourselves. By spending extra time with loved ones. Spending energy finding a perfect gift… Continue reading Let it snow, let it go – 12 items a day to a lighter you
Empty nest – decorating for the holidays
I did it. I decorated our Christmas tree all alone this year. Well, almost. I only needed my husband to carry in the big boxes, but after that, I did it all alone. Normally Christmas tree decorating gives me the blues. This year, for some reason, it was weird. Decorating the tree was almost therapeutic.… Continue reading Empty nest – decorating for the holidays
Going gray – 11 weeks styling with headbands and clips
Here I am going into my 11th week of going gray. I've missed what would have been two hair coloring appointments over this time frame. I do miss seeing my hairdresser. Not for coloring, but for catching up and seeing how she is doing. Maybe after the holidays, I'll schedule a time to go in… Continue reading Going gray – 11 weeks styling with headbands and clips
Photography – capturing the moon
The M-O-O-N is fascinating and beautiful. One of our family's favorite sayings is, "I love you to the moon and back." My daughters even bought me a bracelet with that saying. I wear it every day and think about how much I love them. Having an empty nest reminds me of another saying, especially when… Continue reading Photography – capturing the moon
Empty the nest: your life has changed
I guess I'm a researcher by heart. A quick glance at my bookshelves, among many topics, you'll find a wide variety of books on how to declutter and empty the nest. Each book reminds my sentimental side of what was going on during the time of life I bought each book. Ahhh, I love every… Continue reading Empty the nest: your life has changed