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Living Well in the Second Half of Life
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We’re a gathering place for empty nesters and others in the second half of life. For parents, when the big shift occurs after grown children leave home to lead their own lives, a common theme is change with the need to adapt. But we all might ask “What’s next?” from middle-age forward, and look for ways to find enjoyment. To remain relevant and engaged in life. And protect our health as we age. To this end, we offer a variety of inspiring feature stories, interviews with experts, and more. We’re also an interactive site, sharing ideas and experiences through our comments sections.
The second half of life can bring a great deal of change, as well as a host of new and exciting possibilities for living well. Let’s explore it all, together. We invite you to scroll down and get to know us.
From our readers: “I love your website! What great articles and inspiring ideas.” “Your website is exquisite! And so helpful.” “We will encourage our friends to visit the website. Well done.”
Hello! I’m Lisa, Founder of the Empty Nest Network. We’re a brand new website with an array of offerings we think you’ll enjoy at this stage of life. From seeing a grown child off into the world, to seeing them marry. From becoming a grandparent, to entering retirement. We’ll have conversations about these things and more, and I’ll bring you sources of insight and information for living well at every stage going forward.
Our very special Showcase section is sure to inspire when you see what our featured empty nester parents, some who are well into the second half of life, are up to. You’ll appreciate their candor as they share their experiences, wisdom, and how they arrived at where they are today. Some of them have products, services or websites you might enjoy knowing about.
Visiting experts will weigh in on a variety of relevant topics, such as adjusting to life in an empty nest…how life changes can affect our relationships…financial and retirement planning…fitness…and managing our health as we age.
Let us be your “go-to” for the exchange of ideas and information. We hope you’ll actively comment underneath each article on our site, as well as in our Conversations section, where you’ll enjoy our wide range of topics related to what our experts and showcase parents are saying — and much more. As our network grows, so will our content and sections including Tips, Health & Fitness articles, Recipes and Quotes.
We invite you to visit often and grow right along with us! Let the Empty Nest Network help light your way as you consider “what’s next” for you, at every stage. Keep scrolling to enjoy our articles.
From Our Showcase
Featuring Pam Lamp
Empty Nest Network is delighted to feature my friend Pam Lamp in our Showcase. Pam offers us insights, ideas and advice for staying fully engaged in life as an empty nester. As you read about her, you’ll see how Pam’s “1,000 new things” idea was a catalyst...
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From The Experts
Building fitness into your day: Meet Fitness Expert Misha Laird
By the second half of life most of us have tried a variety of fitness routines, given up on our share of New Year’s resolutions, and felt burdened by what we think we “should” be doing to stay fit. Perhaps what we need are practical, non-intimidating ideas for...
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Check back with us often for updates. Grow with us!
Conversations
Is it really up to you to control every last thing in life?
"Allow yourself to relax your hold on the past, present and future. Recognize that it is not all up to you. You will be healthier...
Sharing a great article on downsizing and decluttering
Most of us have a hard time whittling down the possessions we accumulated all throughout our childrearing years in our family home. My friend Pam...
On aging – from an unstoppable octogenarian
“Clint Eastwood is known for saying ‘Don’t let the old man in’. My version of this is: Always be sure to walk a little faster than the...
Let’s talk about my interview with Mary Jo Rapini
I've been an empty nester for a while, yet when Mary Jo described the first year of an empty nest it took me right back to that time. To our...
A casual Christmas table setting
Letting nature inspire you..... Kim Wilson of Houston, Texas created this casual Christmas table setting for a holiday meal with her son and...
Need a fresh giftwrap idea? Repurpose your holiday cards into gift tags.
If you're like I am you hate to part with the pretty holiday cards you receive. I've never considered myself to be good at crafting, but an idea a...
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