Some sure signs of spring in my yard today. Looking forward to brighter days ahead. #springflowers #purpleflowers #purple via Instagram https://ift.tt/2wjz34N

Time to get back to our roots. We were made for days like these. It just so happens we raised three kids in the late 80s & 90s with basically no money and no family close by. We know #homesteading. We can grow & cook our own food. We can ration. We can survive. Actually looking forward to being less busy. #thistooshallpass #growyourownfood #cookathome #enjoythejourney #emptynesterlife via Instagram https://ift.tt/39cYHFK

#AD Have you ever had one of those days where you are stressed about what’s for dinner? Today is one of those days. So, cereal it is! Pop into @Walmart and grab the new Cheerios™ Oat Crunch Oats ‘N Honey cereal. It’s the @cheerios you know and love with whole grain oats and real honey all rolled into one. Treat yourself to a nutritious, hearty, and simply delicious breakfast cereal you can eat for dinner. No guilt! #OatsandHoney #HoneyOatsAtWalmart Follow the link in my bio. via Instagram https://ift.tt/38pGoNH

This past summer my husband and I took a river cruise and got to enjoy this beautiful sunset. The trip was our introduction to being on a ship in the water for extended periods of time. #ad Riverboat cruises aim to make your journey as smooth as possible, which is a big plus, especially to first-time cruise-goers. @cruiseamerican My husband is a huge history buff, so finding more places to try river cruising in the US is our new bucket list goal. Now that we got our feet wet (not literally) with a day-long cruise, it's time to try a multi-day and night river cruise. We just signed up for the Free 2020-2021 US Cruise Guide from @cruiseamerican American Cruise Lines to start planning some upcoming empty nest adventures that we plan to embark on in 2020. The link in my bio is for the FREE GUIDE or you can DM me and I’ll send it right over. #AmericanCruiseLines #GetOnBoard #emptynestadventures #emptynesters #emptynesttravel via Instagram https://ift.tt/3a8c3Va

#ad Headed out for a quick walk and ready for the chilly temps with my @appleseedsclassics new quilted vest, long sleeve classic tee, and tartan scarf. Plaid is timeless with a classic twist. Shop this look and many more by clicking the link in my bio or sending me a DM. It almost makes for a fabulous #selfie. #appleseeds #appleseedsclassics #alwaysappleseeds via Instagram https://ift.tt/34JIxSG

I can’t let October end without talking about #breasthealth! If you’re over age 40 or have a family history of breast cancer you need to be vigilant. Call the doctor. Schedule the appointment. Your health is so important! . . #midlifewomen #midlifehealthyliving #breastcancerawareness #breastcancerawarenessmonth via Instagram https://ift.tt/2JBXrle

He is my favorite! He makes me laugh. He makes me cry. No matter where we go it’s always an adventure. 34.5 years of laughter and fun. I wouldn’t want to spend my days any other way. #stilldatingmyspouse #emptynesters #empty #emptynestadventures via Instagram https://ift.tt/2HpZb0b

Today was my 51st birthday. As I reflect back on the year it’s definitely been a bumpy ride. . I lost my mom and my second dad. Through that I’ve found myself. . I’ve helped a dear friend navigate a trauma and seen her begin to heal. . I’ve reconnected with old friends and forged new relationships. . I’ve tried many new things and have been intentional about stepping outside of my comfort zone. . I’ve lived, loved and lost. These are the things that come with living a beautiful life. . My gifts to myself for the upcoming year will be... Say no more often. Travel to new places. Try things that scare me. . Nourish friendships. . Listen to my body. Have more lunch dates. Spend more time with the people I love. . Cherish and enjoy all of the gifts God gave me. . #midlifewomen #thisis51 via Instagram https://ift.tt/2yi5JZC

Are you going to be grilling this weekend? #ad Don't forget the condiments! Stubb's BBQ Sauce & #frenchs mustard will add robust flavor to any grilled recipe. Look at the variety of flavors found at your local Walmart #StubbsBBQ We use it on grilled corn. YUM #letseat #linkinbio #grilling via Instagram https://ift.tt/2LLD4Vp

When at #coneyisland you must try a @originalnathans hotdog! I’m all about the “touristy” things! . Who watched the #hotdogeatingcontest? . 70+ #hotdogs & buns! Yikes! I can’t believe people think that’s a good idea!! 😳 . #emptynestadventures via Instagram https://ift.tt/2YyKbmS

Just made my favorite snack! Ranch seasoned popcorn! #ad Popcorn is my packed with fiber, easy to make at home & just tastes [email protected] makes it easy with the Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Shaker. Look at all of these fab flavors and recipes to try. Use the link in my bio to find all the ranch inspired recipes! #HVRlove #snacks What is your favorite ranch seasoned food to eat? via Instagram http://bit.ly/31O6nM2

As of today we have been married for 31 years! That means I have spent 60% of my life being married to my husband. That’s definitely a long time! LOL . Just like any relationship, it took hard work to get here. It’s not always easy but we always try to make it fun. . We’ve been blessed with three amazing kids. One daughter-in-law, one son-in-law and tons of special memories. . Here’s to many more years, because there’s no other place I’d rather be! . #marriedlife #emptynesters #stilldatingmyspouse #married30years #happywife #meanttobe #godsplan #anniversary #31stanniversary via Instagram http://bit.ly/2F1PqnA

Summer is supposed to be fun! Don’t let the way you think others will perceive you spoil it. . . . . Get outside . Play . Swim in the pool . Eat the ice cream . Lay on the beach . Ride that bike . Run the race . Love yourself . Take the trip . Make memories . #justwearthesuit via Instagram http://bit.ly/2KAVfMl

Double tap if you thought about canceling Mother’s Day. . Yesterday was my first Mother’s Day since my mother passed away. I was in a pretty crappy mood most of the week but made it through. . Instead of feeling sorry for myself I chose to do a few things to honor her. . I went to church. . I accompanied my husband and his mom at a brunch. . I donated to some causes my mom was passionate about. . I went to a few thrift stores because that was our favorite thing to do together. . I spent time making memories with my adult children because family is important to me. . No matter how you chose to celebrate or not celebrate Mother’s Day I hope you did something to make yourself happy! . How was your Mother’s Day? via Instagram http://bit.ly/2W0NtBw

Are you a busy woman? #ad I think that’s probably a rhetorical question. SORRY! No matter how busy you are, putting yourself on the to-do list is SO important. Taking care of YOU needs to be a priority. . I came up with a few easy self-care ideas (link in profile) that you can do at home or on-the-go and most of them will take less than 15 minutes. There’s some new products showcased as well that can help you live your best life! . Can you spare 15 minutes to work on your #selfcare needs? . . . @babbleboxxofficial #patchology #womenshealth #midlifehealthy #selfcarematters #babbleboxxspringhealth @pure_synergy @aftershokz @celsiusofficial @patchology via Instagram http://bit.ly/2ICsSNv

Double tap if music brings you comfort. . Hearing these old church hymns sung by @officialalanjackson has been uplifting in my season of #griefandloss. . When my mom passed away in November I was sitting in her favorite spot with my 2nd dad after everyone had gone home. A tribute concert featuring the story behind this CD came on TV. . I was so moved by the story and songs at the moment I knew I had to find a copy for myself. . Something told me to open the drawer in the coffee table and there was the CD. I was shocked. I’d opened that drawer many times before and this was the first time seeing this CD. #thanksmom ❤️ . I play it often and think of my mom always. . Do you have a song that invokes special memories? . . . #makemorememories #caregiverlife #griefjourney via Instagram http://bit.ly/2IJBKjz

Double tap if you could use some vacation time. . The number one thing I regret from when my kids were growing up is that we did not take enough #Vacations. . Now they are grown and it’s hard to get everyone together for a meal let alone a trip. . I really want to be intentional about #familytravel. . If you take family or multi-generational trips where are your favorite places to go? . . . #emptynesters via Instagram http://bit.ly/2VSf3NQ