Oh friends...our time with our kids is so short! Yes, I know you don't want to hear that when you're knee deep in toddler-hood or even in the middle school moodiness...ugh. However, both my kids are now in high school and I'm feeling the crunch to spend every possible moment soaking up their presence, teaching them every skill they still need for life, and smothering them with love and attention--- which of course you know they appreciate so much?!?
(I'm sure you can read between the lines, here.)
So, when my friend was feeling sad and lonely from sending off her baby to college, I just had to take her a little bit of love.
(Note: Some may want to include a bottle of wine and a box of tissues with this gift.)
It's a quick and easy little 'thinking of you' gift to give to any empty-nester. It takes just a few supplies, starting with a craft nest.
I don't know if you've ever been shopping for craft nests before, but there are a ton to choose from--even when it's not spring!
Take a look at these affiliate links from Amazon.
Take a look at these affiliate links from Amazon.
Place Dove chocolates (playing on the bird theme) and/or
Baby Ruth candy (playing on the baby theme) into the nest.
Sugar Babies candies would also work.
Print out one of the empty nester tags onto cardstock.
Click here to print your own tags.
Trim tag and tape onto a wooden skewer cut in half.
Stick skewer into the nest.
Stick skewer into the nest.
Hand deliver and love on your friend.
Here's a few more gifts for friends dealing with hard times.
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Cheer Up Gift
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When the Trial is Over Gift
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Foot and Toe Surgery 'Punny' Card
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Hip Surgery Gift
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Lap Band Surgery Cards
And maybe you're now looking for some college care package ideas? Take a look at these:
Stick With It! College Blues
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Orange Survival Study Sack Brighten Up Your Semester!
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SMART Gift Bag Caramel Apple Dippin' Kit
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SNAP To It! Bear Themed Care Package
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