This week on Empty Nest Happy Hour, Amy and Danielle tackle everything from grocery store frustrations to the power of women taking charge. Kicking things off with a listener email, the hosts share creative ways to get homebody spouses out off the house and into the social scene. Spoiler: Separate cars might be the secret to marital bliss.

Plus:

• A snowy week inspires a cozy cocktail recipe: the Nor’easter.
• The great grocery cart debate—why are small carts always MIA?
• Compliments: why giving and receiving them matters (and how not to overshare).
• Women in power: let’s talk about letting HER lead.

Special Announcement: We announce our winter book pick: Sandwich by Katherine Newman. It’s the ultimate empty-nester read, exploring aging parents, adult kids, and midlife challenges with wit and heart. Join us for the discussion on February 25th!

Grab your drink (or mocktail), settle in, and let’s laugh, rant, and raise a toast to midlife adventures. As always, follow us @EmptyNestHappyHour, email us at [email protected], and rate, review, and subscribe. Cheers! 🥂