I’m Shellie, thank you for stopping by. Emptier Nest is a blog especially for those adjusting to life as empty nesters. It’s finally time to focus on all the things we put off because there just wasn’t enough time. This lifestyle blog is all about DIY home projects, crafts, organizing, travel, college-age children and reconnecting after years of chaos. 

I’m a 50-something wife and mom. My husband and I are still happily married after 28 years. We have a 20 year-old daughter in nursing school and a 19 year-old son who is a freshman in college. Even though our nest is a little emptier without the kids home, we enjoy the company of our two Aussiedoodles, Sayde (3) and Harvey (2).

I recently made a career change after 30 years as a graphic designer. Struggling to find balance between work and home life was hard for me. This decision is allowing me to find joy in life again.

Join me by focusing our time on things we enjoy instead of how much we miss our kids. Let’s adjust to life as empty nesters together.