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05 Feb 2023

About

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Tom and I are two empty nesters who decided to downsize and simplify our lives. We wanted to make things a bit easier so we could better enjoy the simple pleasures life has to offer.

Sometimes less is more

With our children grown and on their own, it’s just the two of us.

Having a smaller house, smaller yard, and fewer material possessions means less work, fewer expenses, and more time, energy, and freedom for us to travel, pursue hobbies and interests, and savor life more fully. Little things we scarcely noticed before have become more meaningful and make every day a joy—walking the dogs, quiet evenings, a delicious meal, fat fragrant roses, hummingbirds in the garden, new buds on a tree.

Living simply . . . simply living well

Our Empty Nest is all about living well with less . . . surrounding yourself with beauty, peace, and comfort . . . and learning to recognize and appreciate the real things in life that make each day special and rewarding.

At Our Empty Nest we share our stories, favorite recipes, travelogues on trips near and far, as well as tips and tricks and helpful hints on how you, too, can simplify your life, transform it into something joyous and more meaningful, and create a home that is warm, inviting, and comfortable—a relaxing retreat that pleases the senses and renews the soul.

When you build your life around simplicity, you reduce the number of out-of-balance things that can disrupt your happy living. —Anastasiya Goers

We hope you find inspiration here at Our Empty Nest that will improve your life and lifestyle.

Enjoy your visit . . . and please stop by often.

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From Our Kitchen

Tart Shell Antipasto
Stuffed Cabbage with Sauerkraut
Tunaroni Salad
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Easy French Onion Soup
Easy Cheesy Chicken Rotini

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Simplify Simplify Simplify

For some time now I’ve been walking around with three words at the top of my To Do List—simplify simplify simplify. I know it’s just one ... continue reading ...

Trips and travels

Our Trips & Travels

Pallet of soft green, offset by deep red earth.

Yellowstone or Bust

When you’re hot on the trail to Yellowstone National Park, you don’t go home just because they won’t let you in.

Hand-carved, Great Northern steam engine by Ernest Warther.
THE HORSES OF WYOMING by Tom Schmidt, watercolor, 2012.
Buffalo Bill Reservoir.
Pallet of soft green, offset by deep red earth.

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Our squirrel stealing filler from our flower pot f
Our squirrel stealing filler from our flower pot for his nest.

Exploring Arches National Park. #travel #utah #arc
Exploring Arches National Park. #travel #utah #archesnationalpark

Dinner for two. #pizza
Dinner for two. #pizza

Patio with a view. #ourhouse #ourpond #ourview #su
Patio with a view. #ourhouse #ourpond #ourview #summertime

My lunch today was a quick-and-easy combo of icebe
My lunch today was a quick-and-easy combo of iceberg lettuce, eggs, ham, turkey, shredded lettuce, and walnuts. So simple and simply delicious. #lunch #whatsforlunch #eatinghealthy

A fat bouquet from my husband. Just because. #love
A fat bouquet from my husband. Just because. #love #howdoilovethee

Once upon a time, I did embroidery. #needlework #w
Once upon a time, I did embroidery. #needlework #wallart

Room with a view.
Room with a view.

Mid-morning snack. #bananas #blueberries #cherryto
Mid-morning snack. #bananas #blueberries #cherrytomatoes



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