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My husband and I no longer have children living at home, but our empty nest doesn't feel very empty, which is great! Our two adult daughters call often.

I do not work outside the home, but I keep myself busy sewing and maintaining my website and blog. Both

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Society & Lifestyle > Family Values Importance of support and encouragement: 11 of 28
A few years ago, I found myself caring for my elderly parents. My dad was in the nursing home, while my mom resided downstairs in the assisted living portion of the facility. During that time, both parents had numerous hospitalizations, and I was exhausted in every way possible-physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritua... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Sewing projects: Using old bed sheets: 2 of 5
Old bed sheets can be a great resource for sewing enthusiasts. It is wise to test a sewing pattern before sewing the fashion fabric. This process is often referred to as making a muslin. Muslin is 100% cotton fabric using old cotton bed sheets for this test garment should work just as well. Some seamstresses enjoy making the... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) How I relax: My favorite hobbies: 72 of 173
Relaxing has been very difficult for me in the past several years because life has been tough. My parents have had numerous health issues and needs, and taking care of them has fallen on my shoulders because I am an only child. At the end of the day, I have often found myself exhausted both physically and mentally. However, ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values Money cannot buy happiness and love: 64 of 140
Money is a necessity in life and many people think that money can buy happiness and love. It is true that money may buy temporary happiness because having enough money to pay the bills is less stressful than wondering where you will get those extra dollars to pay an unexpected expense. However, having enough money to be comf... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I am so grateful for my parents: 10 of 20
My parents weren't perfect parents, and I did not have a Beaver Cleaver type childhood. And yet, I am very grateful to my parents because, in spite of some mistakes that they may have made in parenting me, I never doubted that they loved me. Because my mother was told that she could never have children, it was quite a surpri... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting Learning from our parents and grandparents: 5 of 10
My parents have taught me a lot over the years, but I think I've learned the most from them as elderly people. What I learned wasn't from hearing their wise words, but from watching them as they coped with different situations in life in their older years. I am an only child, and even though I attended college in a nearby to... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Gift ideas for elderly parents: 3 of 6
Finding appropriate gifts for anyone can often be a challenge, but it's especially true when trying to decide upon appropriate gifts for elderly parents. Many elders are healthy and still active and on the go, while others may be in declining health and unable to get out of their homes very much. Still other elderly parents ... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Why elderly loved ones should be cared for by professionals: 3 of 6
Although I believe that we should fulfill our responsibility to take care of our elderly loved ones, sometimes, it is best to place them in the hands of caring professionals. This is often a painful and emotional decision for those of us involved in deciding what is best for Mom or Dad, but deep down in our hearts, we know i... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Sewing tips for beginners: 2 of 4
Every sewing enthusiast was once a beginner. I remember the days when I first started my journey into the world of sewing. During that time, I experienced lots of frustration and almost gave up, but I'm very glad that I continued on my journey into the world of sewing. Now, I love to sew and really find that it calms my soul... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Sewing projects: Using old towels: 2 of 4
Sewing enthusiasts always enjoy finding fabric any place they can. Many sewers enjoy the process of cutting up old clothing, bed sheets, or towels to get fabric for new sewing projects. Towels are made of terrycloth, which is usually 100% cotton. One thing to remember when sewing with terrycloth is that it tends to ravel, so... More..