Empty-Nester Gifts to Celebrate New Beginnings
When parents drop their kids off at colleges or first apartments, it can be an emotional time. There’ll be a sense of pride, joy, and newfound freedom mixed with sadness and uncertainty. During the back-to-school season, we celebrate teachers and college students. But what about gifts to comfort and support the moms and dads starting this time of growth and change? Help parents rekindle some old passions or explore new possibilities with these gifts for empty nesters.
Inspire New Travel Adventures
There’s a big difference between a couple’s vacation and a family trip. Help remind empty-nesters of the fun they had before kids with a travel-inspired wine gift basket. For example, suppose they’ve been dreaming of a Napa Valley wine tour. In that case, our California Wine Duo Set or anything from our California Getaway Wine Gift Basket could get them excited to finally go!
If your empty-nester friends aren’t into wine or not ready for a grand adventure, help them reconnect as a couple with a picnic date night and this Deluxe Gourmet Picnic Basket gift .
Gifts for Empty Nesters That Encourage Get Togethers
When looking for a gift, especially for a mom whose child is going to college, it’s important to rally her mom squad or a good friend for support. Encourage them to start entertaining more often with a charcuterie gift basket they can share. A Deluxe Signature Charcuterie Gift Box includes award-winning meats, savory cheese, crackers, and even the board and clever to make putting out charcuterie beautiful and easy. Gourmet gifts like these can open the door to hobbies like cooking, baking, and hosting gatherings.
Empty-Nester Gifts for All the Feels
When a friend or family member has kids leaving home, they need to cherish this new season of life, but not get stuck there. Your gift can help them celebrate and encourage the next chapter to begin. If you know a couple already excitedly making plans for life after kids, they’ll love a to indulge with some cupcakes and wine. But, if this transition is a bit more reflective, try the Classic Tea Collection. They’ll appreciate someone has acknowledged this significant milestone that’s often overlooked.
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