10 Things To Look Forward To As An Empty Nester

This is probably the most jolting part of the empty nest -- when you look at each other and think, 'Oh wow, it's just us now.'
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Eventually, all parents become empty nesters, whether it's when the kids leave for college, work, marriage or other pursuits. Suddenly, your home is no longer the place where your children live. Though it takes some adjusting, patience and creativity, being an empty nester can be an exciting and rejuvenating time. Many parents look towards the empty nest with some trepidation, but there's so much to enjoy about this new phase in your life. Here are 10 things to look forward to when the kids fly the coop:

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10 Things to Look Forward To As An Empty Nester

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