Are you overwhelmed by Trim Healthy Mama? Here's a clear and concise explanation of the plan, along with several free resources to help you get started!

Are you overwhelmed by Trim Healthy Mama? Here's a clear and concise explanation of the plan, along with several free resources to help you get started!

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Are you overwhelmed by Trim Healthy Mama? Here's a clear and concise explanation of the plan, along with several free resources to help you get started!

Are you overwhelmed by Trim Healthy Mama? Here's a clear and concise explanation of the plan, along with several free resources to help you get started!

Are you overwhelmed by Trim Healthy Mama? Here's a clear and concise explanation of the plan, along with several free resources to help you get started!

Are you overwhelmed by Trim Healthy Mama? Here's a clear and concise explanation of the plan, along with several free resources to help you get started!

Are you overwhelmed by Trim Healthy Mama? Here's a clear and concise explanation of the plan, along with several free resources to help you get started!

If you’re dreading college drop-off and you’re not sure you’re going to survive, this advice is for you: Embrace this stage, just like all the rest, and don't fear an empty nest.

Hello dear friends. We woke up to a blanket of fresh snow covering our newly shoveled driveway. We are expecting another 8 to 14 inches tomorrow night. Oh Lawd!!! By the way, our plow guy didn't go on vacation after all, although after visiting my house, I bet he wish he had. He got stuck and had to get towed. Just another day in Paradise in Preppy Empty Nesterville. In an effort to capture a "Calgon Take Me Away" moment, I have pinned these very pretty pictures. I wish someone would invent a way to climb into these photos so I could live there until Spring. Knight Moves Isn't this headboard pretty? Adore the piping! Allfreediyweddings Cute idea. Decor Design Review I would love to take a nap on this bed and dream of warm sunshine. Wendy Posard Great looking. apartment therapy I am positively smitten with checks. Any size, any color. My Lovely Things I'd like to check in, please. The Nichols I've got to have t-shirts made up of these! Style at Home If I could pick one photo to live in, this would be it! Modern Magazine What I'm longing for... Pop Sugar Mushroom & Goat Cheese Queso Looks like a Superbowl must have to me. Pinterest Love everything about this pic. Pinterest Hey Mister, I want a potting shed just like this one for my birthday. Storeboard Never met a window seat that I didn't like. I can deal with almost anything if I have a good night's sleep and a couple of laughs. Hope your team wins!

This delicious Lemon Yogurt Cake is a Trim Healthy Mama-friendly S dessert or snack that pairs perfectly with whipped cream and berries!

Are you overwhelmed by Trim Healthy Mama? Here's a clear and concise explanation of the plan, along with several free resources to help you get started!

This Butter Caramel Hot Sip tastes like Tim Horton's infamous drink from the 2000s! It provides the same benefits as bullet-proof coffee, but without the caffeine or coffee flavor. A THM: S.

Hello, dear friends. I hope that this post finds you well. I am happy to report that the Mister and I are a lot more settled in our nest than we were when I left you. My hope is to have a home tour hot-off- the-press by the end of the month. We are still waiting on some of the furniture. But I will share the details about that at a later date. When I chose this day to make my comeback, I didn't realize that my favorite link-up, Prime Purchases, was scheduled for the same day. It works out well because I have found a lot of fun stuff on Amazon. I must admit that the lion's share of our purchases benefitted our newest, most challenging member, Millie. If you are not on Instagram, a future blog post will explain. Also, coming your way is a post detailing our Summer. Don't get too excited - I nodded off twice while I was editing it. In the old days, pre-pandemic, I found myself taking numerous trips to CVS, Walmart, and Target. It was usually for only a couple of things. What usually happened was that I would walk out of the store with a cart full of stuff I didn't need, only to find that I forgot the things that I went there for. Now, I let my fingers do the walking through the pages of Amazon and Walmart. The thing that I found out about Walmart is that if I order a list of six things, each item ends up coming separately from stores all over the country and they are usually late in arriving. Has anyone had that experience or are they just picking on moi? Here are the things that I ordered through Amazon. The dog stuff will be in another post. I've also listed some of the Mister's, which are not nearly as thrilling as mine. Amazon Great quality and reasonable price. I keep them on the dining room table when I don't have fresh flowers. Amazon I added these two handsome creatures to my bookcase. Amazon I've talked about these Bose glasses/earphones. I love mine so much I gave a pair to the Mister for his birthday. Amazon The Mister says a person can never have enough phone chargers or flashlights. I included one of these in his birthday bag. He liked it so much he bought one for every room in case of emergency. He was an eagle scout, btw. Amazon I am attempting to organize my office. It's come to a standstill since Millie's arrival. Amazon Amazon Nothing says September like a brand new planner and gel pens. I get the jumbo planner because I am super popular. Amazon I ordered a few more of these jars for my laundry room. If mine were filled with cookies. they would look like the one on the right. Amazon It's been a whole week, and Millie hasn't christened it yet! Amazon We've been going through these miracle workers by the case. I told the Mister that he should buy their stock. Amazon Without a doubt, the best glass/mirror cleaner on the market. Millie loves to put her nose and dirty paws on our glass door. Puppies are so much fun... Amazon For all my Amazon returns. Amazon My buddy, Beansie, told me that I needed to read this book. What a beautiful story! I highly recommend it. I bought it for my buddy, KTG. I also gave it as a hostess gift. Amazon These help me to catch up on the sleep I lose when Millie decides she wants to play ball at 2AM. Amazon I needed a slim trash can for the laundry. Perfect fit. Amazon Good quality and reasonable price. Amazon These pillow covers are so pretty and very reasonable. BUT... Apparently, not all of these pillows are created equal. There are a lot of complaints on their site. Also, they come from China (don't hate me) and they take about 4-6 weeks for delivery. In conclusion, I am one of the lucky ones. I love mine. Amazon We got a couple of additional chairs on the patio that came with black (?) cushions so I bought these to perk them up a bit. Amazon I bought this rug for the guestroom. It looks great and is of good quality. Amazon You've heard me rave about Gene's Vitamin E Cream. I have used it for years. All of a sudden, I could not find it anywhere so I called the company and there was a recording that stated that cream will not be available until the Fall of 2022. So now I am on a quest for a reasonably-priced body cream. I tried this one but I didn't like it because it comes in a solid form. I would love to hear your recommendations in the comments. Amazon I have used the Cetaphil face cleanser for years. My dermatologist recommended it. This is the first time that I have tried the cream. It's a keeper. Not only is it rich, but it doesn't have an odor. Amazon Not a bad cream for being dirt cheap. The container is small, though. Amazon My doctor told me that I needed to up my Vitamin D game. Amazon One of my favorite Instagrammers mentioned these sweatshirts. I love them because they are lightweight and perfect for hanging at home while your husband is in charge of setting the AC. Amazon I listen to books on my walks so pockets are a necessity. Amazon I've worn this style for years. Now they are discontinued but sometimes they show up on Amazon. I told the Mister that I'm pretty sure that there is someone out there that is watching what I buy, and then hitting the discontinue button. He told me that I should find a therapist. Amazon Love these baskets for my doors. They have a plastic lining in them so I can keep live flowers in them. Amazon I bought this on Prime Day because my girls love the stuff. It's great for humid days. I bought the check napkins and navy tablecloth for our 4th of July celebration. Amazon Another Prime Day purchase. Reorders Amazon Amazon I ordered more of these mats for the other bathrooms. Amazon I ordered a few more of these skorts. Great fit and comfier than shorts. Amazon Amazon I order these by the case because my grocery store doesn't carry them. Amazon Amazon Amazon Amazon Amazon Amazon I ordered another set of these for my sheets and tablecloths. They hold a lot. Amazon Amazon The Mister's Orders Amazon Amazon Amazon For his neat-as-a-pin closet. Amazon Amazon I can't help but think that this purchase was a jab at me. Mister OCD gets ornery when I pair one black and one blue sock. You know how to really get me back, Mister? Send your laundry to the cleaners! That'll show me!! Amazon The Mister loves to use these for appetizers. Amazon I think that the Mister ordered one of these because he thought the girl came with it. Amazon Amazon For his workshop in the garage. I think he needs a little more than this to battle the Texas heat. Amazon This is so my OCD Mister doesn't have to look at the "unsightly hose." Amazon The Mister thinks that I don't clean the dryer vent enough. He's right. One more chore goes in your column, Mister! Amazon Amazon Amazon I didn't even know they still made these things. Amazon Another accessory for his garage. Amazon Please refer to the eagle scout comment. Amazon Amazon OK... he may or may not have ordered this shirt. Your guess. Until next time... Linking up with: Inspire Me Tuesday The Happy Now Blog Lou Lou Girls Thursday Favorite Things Grace at Home TFT Thinking Out Loud Thursday Thursday Moda Little Things Thursday Share Your Style

Are you missing juice? This Black Cherry Limeade GGMS is your healthy alternative! A Trim Healthy Mama-friendly sipper that can be enjoyed all day long.

Welcome to the New Traveling Empty Nester Website! Take a look around to check out it's new features and changes. I'm so excited to share it with you.

This Trim Healthy Mama-version of the classic Eclair Cake is made with Wasa crackers! Low-carb, and free of special ingredients, it's a crowd-pleaser!

These Apple Flapjack Pancakes make a great E breakfast!

Welcome to my blog and my life! I'm Yvonne... mother, wife and blogging enthusiast. I'm an empty nester living with my wonderful husband Bobby at StoneGable. Our home often our homes feels like

A life affirming lined notebook ready to be filled by someone who finally feels free. Whether it's coming out of dark times, an empty nester, a teenager off to university, someone quitting their job or a friend who has finally dumped that useless partner of theirs! The idea behind this range is 'Perfect notebooks for every person' - which works because they are 'perfect bound' notebooks and also there's a title suitable for all the different personalities types you will come across. Especially designed to bring smiles to faces - this notebook and the other titles in the range make great gifts for all those hard to buy for people in your life. Why we love it: 80 pages Lined paper Size A6 Perfect Bound

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This Shanker/Moonshine combo tastes just like Southern Sweet Tea! A Trim Healthy Mama Fuel Pull, you can refresh yourself with it this Summer, all day long.

I hope that you had a good week. First up, I want to thank everyone who left me a sweet comment, dropped me an email, and left me a message welcoming me back to Blogland. I appreciate all of your kind words. I don't know about you, but I had a busy week. Not fun busy, just stuff I don't want to do busy. I began the week with my annual physical. It was my first Medicare physical. I thought to myself, how different can they be? The answer? Very different. A few of last year's questions: How many sexual partners do you have? Do you do recreational drugs? A few of this year's questions: Can you stand from a sitting position without assistance? Can you dress yourself? Oh please... With a touch of arrogance and an almighty eye-roll, I answered the questions delivered by the bored nurse. When she finished the intensive geriatric grilling, she handed me a dressing gown and proceeded out the door. It was when I was getting undressed that I realized that I had worn my white t-shirt inside out. Maybe I do need help getting dressed. After the exam, I threw on my clothes right side up, grabbed my purse, and flew out of the office with what little dignity I had left. On with the recap of my Scintillating Summer Sabbatical. They only made a solo appearance, but I did get hydrangeas in my garden. For all of you Texans that said that hydrangeas don't do well in Texas ~ mea culpa - you were right. Millie started smoking again. She has also developed expensive taste. Every year, for eight years when I leave you in May, I tell you that I am going to finally sort and toss my photos and divvy them up between the girls. Every September, I hang my head in shame and admit to you that I didn't cross that off my to-do list along with the other 499 items. Not this year! I actually completed my task! We have been meeting our parents-in-law, The Adorables, for lunch about once a month, which is always a guaranteed good time. As a matter of a fact, we are meeting them in Dallas tomorrow for lunch. I met one of my favorite bloggers for lunch. For a couple of years, I have been chatting it up with Laura from Everyday Edits. As many of you know, Laura lives in Denver. She was visiting her son in Big D while he was doing an internship. We met at my favorite restaurant, Honor Bar, and noshed on our Macho Salads and laughed like school girls throughout the entire lunch. As if meeting Laura wasn't exciting enough, we then walked around the shops and ran into this guy. We said hello, I told him I was a big fan, and he couldn't have been nicer. A few days later I told a friend about my star sighting, and she said I didn't know you followed sports. I politely corrected her by telling her that she must be thinking of someone else. Mark Cuban is on Shark Tank. I also met one of my favorite bookstagrammers, Jude, of @heyjudereads. I followed her for a few years and didn't realize that she lived in the Dallas area. We met for a fabulous Mexican lunch and talked all about books, one of my favorite topics. We've gone to a couple of great movies and found some good TV shows that I can't wait to tell you about. By the way... if you haven't seen Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris I highly recommend that you treat yourself. Even the Mister loved it. I promised you a sneak peek of our Master Bedroom. I have a full post in the works. Michael, drumroll, please. And now for our big news. Our New Yorkers, Adorable Jonathon and our #1 are moving back to Dallas this weekend! I can't tell you how thrilled I am to have all my chickadees back in Texas. Here is a list of the last of my Amazon purchases. Stop over to Tanya's party, Prime Purchases, to see what other bloggers are buying. Amazon Amazon I can't get enough of these skorts. I find them so much more comfortable than shorts. Sorry I look bloated in this picture. Amazon Amazon I put these inexpensive workout tops on Instagram and I heard so many positive comments from people. Good fit and a great price. Amazon Make a fashion statement and wear it inside out. Amazon I've worn New Balance forever. It seems that every time I find a shoe I like, it gets discontinued. These are my current fave. Amazon These insoles are a lot comfier than the brand that I used to wear which were much pricier. Amazon Amazon I bought this for a couple that recently have become engaged. Amazon I bought this for the Mister because he seems to be aging much quicker than me. Amazon I bought this cover-up because one of my Insta Idols had it on and she looked so cute in it. When I put it on, I realized that the 40-year age difference may have been the reason my Insta Idol looked so great. But I still liked it so I kept it. Amazon I love this duvet cover! It's soft, and well-made, with zippers, and corner ties. I got the oversized king. Amazon Amazon Our girl has turned into quite the chewer. Both of these bones have survived so far. Amazon These are Millie's favorite treats. Amazon I also bought the audio. This should give you an idea of how well training is going around here. Amazon Amazon The Mister bought these for my office. I love this curved screen which cuts out the glare. Amazon The Mister attached this under my desk to avoid messy wires. Amazon The Mister ordered a new supply of these so he can clean up all the little messes I leave behind. If you missed the first part of this post, you can find it here. Last, but certainly not least, my condolences go out to my British friends. Linking up with: Thursday Favorite Things Grace at Home Thinking Out Loud Thursday Little Things Thursday Share Your Style Friendship Friday Friday Favorites Funtastic Friday Anything Goes Hello Monday! Hearth & Soul You're the Star Inspire Me Monday

There are horror stories of being an empty nester. But it doesn't have to be that way & many love this stage of life. Here's how they embrace empty nesting!

The nasturtiums are going crazy in my garden! Time to pull out a recipe from the archives... Nasturtium Vinegar. This recipe was part of a feature on edible flowers I wrote last spring. Use this peppery vinegar to make a vinaigrette for crisp winter greens, or drizzle it straight into steamy soups and stews for a punch of flavor. Nasturtium Vinegar Makes about 4 cups. 2 cups nasturtium blossoms, washed and dried 1 cup nasturtium leaves ¼ cup chopped chives 2 sprigs rosemary 2 tablespoons black peppercorns 4 cups white wine vinegar Place flowers, leaves, chives, rosemary, and peppercorns in a jar; add vinegar. Cover with lid (if metal, put a sheet of plastic wrap in between the lid and jar). Steep for 2–3 weeks. Strain through cheesecloth into a bottle. Store in a cool, dark place.

This Trim Healthy Mama Muffin Round-Up features 19 big batch recipes that are all on plan! Recipes yield between 9 and 24 muffins for your convenience!

This delicious Lemon Yogurt Cake is a Trim Healthy Mama-friendly S dessert or snack that pairs perfectly with whipped cream and berries!

Are you overwhelmed by Trim Healthy Mama? Here's a clear and concise explanation of the plan, along with several free resources to help you get started!

This low-carb, high-protein eggnog is a Trim Healthy Mama S.

Hello, dear friends. Baby, it's cold outside. We had quite a storm on Wednesday, and we have yet to recover. The roads are covered in ice, and it doesn't look like it's going to warm up anytime soon. The only one in the family who enjoys the snow is Millie. It is her first time experiencing it. She likes to go out every ten minutes to do her part by noshing on it. Getting up out of my chair to open the door is the extent of my cardio. Hellooooo Hotlanta! Click here to continue the tour of this stunning French Normandy-style home. Feast your eyes on this gorgeous Connecticut home that features a champagne tasting room. You can find this magnificent coastal home in one of my favorite towns, Newport, RI. I have heard from many of my readers that they enjoy seeing the old houses for sale. This one's for you. Attention, Illinois buds!!! This diamond in the rough is in Princeton, IL! Come on down KTG, Mo, and Jeanne! Last but certainly not least, this one is for all the RHNJ fans out there. I wouldn't waste my time getting a plate. All I need is a spoon and a comfortable chair. Today would be the perfect day for a dump-and-bake casserole. Too bad I don't cook. Do you need some Super Bowl snack inspo? If you don't feel like making anything pick a couple of these up, serve with fancy hot mustard, place them on a pretty plate, and tell everyone that you made them. That's my recipe for the day. Do you follow James Farmer on Insta? If not, you should. Read about the fabulous birthday lunch he threw to honor three women in his family. Note to self: Send a reminder to James of my birthday. Are you having trouble keeping your little peepers open at work? Here are some simple tips to help you get to sleep at night. Or you can read one of my blog posts at night which will help you drift off. Speaking of dozing Do you notice anything odd about this photo? Click here to find out the scoop about this one, as well as some other "firsts" in photography. This threesome is lending its star power to a new series on Apple TV based on one of my favorite books. I'll give you a hint. Amazon I just finished listening to this book, and I enjoyed it very much. What a wild story! They are making the book into a movie, and guess who is playing the lead? Julia Garner from Ozark. Here's the lowdown of Julia's visit with Anna in prison. Amazon This is an intriguing article about Margaret Wise Brown, who wrote this children's classic. Southerners have a whole different way of expressing themselves regarding snow. Check out this new designer line. I was delighted to be mentioned on This Blonde's Shopping Bag reel on Instagram this week. Karen has great deals, and she is so fun to watch. She also has a blog. Stop over to say hello at This Blonde's Shopping Bag. I have put her on my blog roll so that you can enjoy her latest posts. Stay warm and safe! Until next time... Saks Off 5th Saks Off 5th QVC Gap Factory I mentioned this on Insta. Great sale! Gap Factory Does she look miserable or what? I bet she's hungry. Gap Factory BR BR J Crew Factory J Crew Factory J Crew J Crew Factory J Crew WHBM WHBM Nordstrom Rack Jack Rogers Darling! Madewell Madewell Mudpie Cute for a college student. Mudpie Sweet hostess gift! C&B WS All-Clad WS WS WS My favorite scent! Amazon Amazon I can't wait until I don't have to put these on anymore. Amazon Linking up with: Friendship Friday Friday Favorites Funtastic Friday

From new sleep research to papers that keep your produce fresher longer, I'm sharing what I'm learning & loving in my empty nest this month!