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The Upside of an Empty Nest, Part 1

September 11, 2015
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I miss my kids, but not the junk food. Our pantry is now nearly empty of highly processed crap (although I did return that cereal to the shelf upon discovering the box unopened. The granola-shunning yunguns will eat the sugary oats in December.) Here's an upside of the empty nest. Before:

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After:

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Uh-oh. I just noticed that Ritz box in the back. Time to toss more into the trash. That's easier than retaking, re-uploading, and re-editing the photo.

This pantry transition is a godsend, except ...

As we were watching Homeland last night, in the family room which for eight years belonged to an ever-evolving collection of teenagers, I craved potato chips. Or at least Fritos. Or maybe Cheez Doodles (puffed, slightly stale; oh G-d I love those things). We had none. I survived. I expect the scale to be kind as a result.

Eat as if your nest is empty,

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In Food, Life, Orlando Tags empty nest, junk food, Trader Joe's
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