I’ve been “on the road” in my Next Chapter Best, Chapter road trip for 30 days! For those of you who are new to this blog, I am a recently divorced empty-nester and on March 5, 2022, I loaded up my ca
March 24, 2022
20 Days In: What I wish 13-year-old Susie knew
I can’t believe I am 20 days into my Next Chapter Best Chapter road trip. For those of you new to this blog, I am a recently divorced empty-nester and on March 5, 2022, I loaded up my car and my dog a
March 14, 2022
Road Trip Must Haves
Ten days into my road trip and I want to share some products that have already made a difference in my travels! I have organizational and travel items, safety items, and a few clothing items as well.
September 1, 2020
COVID Puppy Pros and Cons List
Here we are … over five months into a global pandemic – please raise your hand if you, or someone in your household, have said “Hey, I’m home all the time now, let’s get a new puppy!”. You are not a
August 20, 2020
5 Easy Ways to Cut Waste
I must admit, and I’m ashamed to say, I have never really thought about how much of a wasteful person I am … until recently. When my kids were little, it was all about easy. Paper plates. Plastic cu
February 10, 2020
Irritated? Me too…
I’m currently reading a book that challenged me to find something that irritates, frustrates or downright angers me, and look for the things in that situation for which I could be thankful. An exercis
November 19, 2019
Come on down! You’re the next contestant!
My family loves to play games. I grew up playing canasta and poker over school vacations. I had my own stash of money in a mason jar chock full of pennies and nickles just for our family poker nights.
November 14, 2019
How Crafting Saved My Marriage
When I was little, my mom and my grandmothers taught me how to crochet. I cannot tell you how many swirly bookmarks and pot holders I crocheted as an eight year old, but it was A LOT! And here I am fo
October 25, 2019
Six Week Empty Nest Checkup
Whelp…six weeks ago today, I woke up for the first time in an Empty Nest. In August, I took my youngest son to college 3 hours away for his freshman year at a state university. Then over Labor Day w
May 6, 2019
The Day I Cried in the Grocery Store
Yep, I’m one of those…a crier. Always have been. And yesterday, I cried in the grocery store. To be honest, it’s not the first time. I’ve done it twice before. Once back in 1996, my eyes welled up i