These empty nest survival tips will show you how to thrive in new ways. For years, I was at the center of those badge-of-honor conversations about being busy for the holidays.

You’ve made it to midlife, survived all the twists and turns, and here you are—still standing! Congratulations! It will continue like this for many years so get used to it! That’s why I started Sassy ...

I'm already getting sad that all of my kids will be out of high school in half a decade. I'm also excited about all the things I'll have time to do when I'm an empty nester. I'm taking steps now ...