{"id":3597,"date":"2018-08-29T09:02:32","date_gmt":"2018-08-29T16:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/?p=3597"},"modified":"2026-04-28T07:53:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:53:24","slug":"empty-nest-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/empty-nest-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Remaking an Empty Nest: Making the Most of Your Kids’ Old Space"},"content":{"rendered":"

As parents, life is full of bittersweet moments, like waving goodbye on your child’s first day of kindergarten, watching your youngest grow from an infant to a teenager, and then seeing them walk across the auditorium stage to receive their high school diploma. During these many landmark events, you truly understand how quickly time passes by. When your last little bird has flown the nest, there are usually two basic responses. The over concerned parent, who cries uncontrollably and says something like, \u201cMy baby! Call me everyday so I know that you\u2019re okay!\u201d Or the response of the parent who\u2019s ready for them to leave, saying, \u201cHere\u2019s an emergency credit card. See you later,\u201d while thinking, \u201cThis is great! Now should I turn their old room into a home gym or office?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

While <\/span>Dolly<\/span><\/a> can\u2019t help you cut those apron strings (sorry Mom), we can<\/em> help you to transform your now <\/span>empty nest<\/span> into a place to exercise, work, or host guests. Think of us when it\u2019s time to load up the old furniture to take to your child\u2019s <\/span>new apartment<\/span><\/a> or if you need help to pick up that awesome new desk or treadmill from the store. Here are some fun ways for <\/span>empty nesters<\/span> to use these newly vacated rooms:<\/span><\/p>\n

Turn Your Empty Nest into a Home Office<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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A home office is one of the most practical ways that an <\/span>empty nester<\/span> can utilize this new space. Just imagine: no more evenings carving out a space to work on the cluttered kitchen table. You can close the door and have some peace and quiet while you work on a business project or when you balance your checkbook. Or maybe you\u2019ve been dreaming of having your very own desk where you can spread out important papers and documents without worrying about cleaning up every night. It\u2019s these little luxuries that make a home office so valuable. Consider looking into buying <\/span>small office furniture<\/span><\/a> and your dream can quickly become a reality.<\/span><\/p>\n

From Your Child’s Home Away from Home to a Home Gym<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Going to the gym can be intimidating and inclement weather can impede a regular workout schedule. A simple solution is to make this newly emptied space an exercise room. In fact, \u00a0s<\/span>tudies have shown<\/span><\/a> that exercise boosts memory and brain function. It also reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and more. Most of all, exercise keeps you feeling and looking young. Consider these home equipment options that are perfect for empty nesters:<\/span><\/p>\n