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Now that the last child was dropped off at the dorms, if you find yourself looking at your partner in wonderment thinking “What do we do now?” there’s no need to worry. Many couples go through similar concerns when approaching an empty nest. However, an empty nest can be a time of reinvention, reconnection, and best of all…romance.
When children are growing up, they are the center of your world, as they should be. Once the children leave, however, you are gifted with an opportunity to redirect a large portion of the energy, time, and monies once directed toward your children back to you and your relationship or marriage. If you’re single, congratulations—there’s no need to divide your precious resources, you can dedicate them to you, and you alone!
Now is the time to really take care of yourself. You deserve just as much time and attention you once devoted to your children (and then some). And the first place to start is with a good night’s rest.
After planning the graduation party, surviving the graduation party and all the meet and greets, packing your child’s belongings, shopping for the dorm room, surviving the college drop off, and grieving the college drop off, I can imagine you’re exhausted.
One of the best feelings in the world is slipping into bed with fresh, clean sheets after a shower. Even better after a shower with a partner in anticipation of fun things to come. And that’s a beautiful dimension the empty nest provides. But I digress…
Here’s the thing about sheets. There are plenty of options. I’ve always been good about buying higher-end sheets, but I recently met Steve from Vero Genuine Italian Linens (Vero is Italian – translated it means genuine), and he’s taught me some things about sheets that are important to know.
First, his website is loaded with informative, non-salesly articles and videos, full of tips and tricks with every conceivable bedding related question you could possibly imagine. If you have a question, he has an answer for you. Also, if there’s not an answer on his website, he’ll find and publish one for you. Second, he’s an incredibly accessible and responsive business owner with hundreds of video and written testimonials from highly satisfied clients.
So, if you’re going to treat yourself to something nice, rather than spending several hundred dollars on exceptional wine and a fabulous dinner, why not make an investment in your health and well-being?
Unlike wine and a steak dinner consumed and not available to cherish later, investing in well-constructed bedding is something that gets better with each washing. When properly cared for, great sheets can literally last years. When I’ve purchased “nice” sheets, they eventually shred after multiple washes and don’t last more than a year or two. Steve told me sheets from Vero Linens can last a decade or longer. That’s amazing.
You know what’s better? When you have soft, silky sheets, you don’t need pajamas. In fact, this article even claims sleeping naked makes you not only healthier, but wealthier too. There’s nothing wrong with that.
Vero Italian Linens are produced in Italy (a country known to be a benchmark for fine quality suits, handbags, shoes and of course, bed linens). Moreover, Italy is undisputedly the country where the finest bed linens in the world are produced.
I generally buy sheets based on thread count. My line of thinking has been a higher thread count equals higher quality. I learned from Steve that a high thread count on a low quality fabric, doesn’t mean they are high quality sheets. The reverse is also true. A lower thread count on high quality fabric, doesn’t mean they aren’t luxurious sheets.
These are just a few things Steve helped me out with. There’s many more things to learn and consider when visiting www.verolinens.com.
There are also many more things you can do to enjoy your empty nest, but starting with a fun an inviting bedroom is a perfect place to treat yourself.
While you’re treating yourself, why not grab some spa robes for lounging? There’s nothing like a lazy Sunday in an empty nest with a cup of coffee and a snuggle fest.
Here’s a video from Steve with more details about Vero bed linens:
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