35 Best Gifts For Empty Nesters That'll Fill Their Heart With Love
Do you feel sad when your children are growing up, and they are gradually becoming distant from us? Those children were still in their mothers' wombs for 9 months and 10 days, held in their arms, took their first steps and now they have become adults, able to take care of themselves. Looking back at the objects that your children have used, used to touch, makes you always feel nostalgic for them, and feel lonely when you no longer see them sharing the same roof with us.
Honestly, those feelings of sadness and loss–sometimes called empty nest syndrome–still come up now and then, especially after a holiday or family event when everyone gathers and then leaves once again. However, the best advice for the one whose kids are leaving home is to just let yourself feel all the feelings. Shed your tears for the end of this chapter.
While becoming an empty nester is a life-changing experience, it doesn’t have to throw you off track. We are here to help. We've listed many things so that you can give them as a gift to encourage your kids also, it will help you get over this feeling and live in happiness. Let's check this out.
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Your kids are growing up and they can be independent. They are no longer lovely children who always depend on their parents.
This is sad, but it is their decision, instead of protesting, being sad, be happy, and support that decision. This gift will help you through that. This sign "the nest is empty but the house is full" - as it means, that no matter how empty our nest is, the house is still there, always full of good things and it will stay there forever.
Pros
✔️ Cute photo prop for celebrating empty nesters
✔️ High-quality craftsmanship for durability and visual appeal
✔️ Adds a touch of charm to home decor
Give yourself a big pat on the back! The cups are 20oz because you now have time for the huge cup of coffee and you now have time for the large cocktail. Let's add it to your cart and send it to your kids so that let them mark their own important event in their life.
Pros
✔️ Thoughtfully designed to commemorate the transition
✔️ High-quality craftsmanship for lasting beauty
✔️ Symbolizes embracing the next chapter in life
For the newly empty-nesting couples, this ornament is the perfect gift for their Christmas tree this year or on any occasion plus you can hang it up on the wall.
Showing an empty next but allowing the light to shine through, represents the full heart that empty nesters experience. These are designed and cut in our small home shop from solid wood stock and shipped to you.
Pros
✔️ Empty Nest ornament for celebrating grown children
✔️ Symbolizes the pride and love of a fulfilled parenting journey
✔️ Perfect for adorning the Christmas tree or home decor
A cute personalizable gift for your mom, such a great reminder of a mother's/ father's caregiver's mission. You decide how many children to add.
It's a great gift for Mother's Day but also for grandmothers, dads, caregivers, and pretty much everyone involved in raising a child. Wood frames are used and available in three colors: black, white, and grey. The picture is just for reference because every pebble is unique.
Pros
✔️ Thoughtfully crafted to represent family connections
✔️ High-quality materials for a lasting keepsake
✔️ Adds a touch of rustic charm to home decor
The coir doormats are recommended to use in a covered area to be sheltered from the elements. When coir doormats get wet and cannot dry properly, the fibers can soak up the water.
Shedding is expected in the beginning while loose fibers from manufacturing are knocked out. Giving your mat a gentle shake can speed the process up. doormats are made from all-natural coir fibers, making them eco-friendly. They feature a vinyl back for durability and sturdiness.
Pros
✔️ Greets guests with a heartfelt welcome
✔️ High-quality construction for durability
✔️ Thoughtfully designed to create a warm and inviting atmosphere
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Are you looking for a glass of coffee for your beloved people who are going to graduate? Or is it just simply a gift for your acquaintance who loves coffee? Well, there you go.
This mug is made with high-quality permanent vinyl. However, hand wash is recommended to extend the life of the vinyl. All the letters which are printed on the mug are different in color. That would make it more and more interesting. What a great gift, right?
Pros
✔️ High-quality materials promise durability
✔️ Unique gift idea for parents
✔️ Suitable for various hot beverages.
The frame and the background are both 100% wood. The lettering is printed directly onto the wooden background.
The wood background is painted in matte white and can be cleaned with a damp/wet cloth and it will not ruin the print. Saw-tooth hangers are installed on the back for easy hanging. Also, you can choose from many sizes which you want: 10"x20", 12"x24", 16"x32", 20"x40", 20"x48".
Pros
✔️ Stylish home accent for contemporary interior design
✔️ Unique wall decor with a touch of rustic charm
✔️ Handcrafted sign that adds character to any room
Are you looking for a special gift for your beloved mother? You feel that saying "I love you and I appreciate all that you have done for me" is too hard.
So giving her a gift instead of saying those words is the best choice. This is for you. This personalized mother bird nest necklace is made from a Gold-filled chain and clasp, Gold artistic wire hand wrap bird nest, Gold plated initial leave.
Pros
✔️ Meaningful gift for moms, symbolizing love and family
✔️ Customizable necklace with a personal touch
✔️ Delicate and elegant jewelry piece for everyday wear
Our kids have grown up and moved out. But, it's all good, my friends. It's time to get back to us! This is an 8 x 8 print of my original illustration and hand-lettered by me. It is printed on gorgeous archival Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper and has a matte finish.
Pros
✔️ Meaningful gift to hang on the wall
✔️ Pretty and vivid nest image
✔️ Add more vintage vibe to your house
This Bird's Nest with Swallow necklace is a beautiful way to express the love of family.
The necklace can be made as seen with robin's egg blue beads OR select birthstone colors as seen in the 3rd to the last picture. It is a handmade item and made from aluminum so it is very durable with time. It is designed in Boho and hippe style so that you can wear it every time and in every style of fashion you want.
Pros
✔️ Symbolizes freedom, grace, and a love for nature
✔️ Symbolizes freedom, grace, and a love for nature
✔️ Versatile accessory that complements various outfits and styles
This white raised center canvas with gray wash wooden framed sign measures 8 x 6 x 1.75 inches. The neutral coloring makes a wonderful addition to any home's decor.
Can be hung on a wall or sat on a table. Decorate with personalized décor to feature warm sentiments and meaningful sayings - because that's how the place you live becomes the place you call home. Makes a great gift for any occasion.
Pros
✔️ Heartfelt sign capturing the bittersweet emotions of parenthood
✔️ Small framed design perfect for tabletop or wall display
✔️ Expresses the anticipation of personal growth and new adventures
Share your big news with friends and family using these fun Empty Nest Announcements signs. This set of 10 Empty Nesters photo prop signs measure 11.5 inches wide x 7.5 inches tall and includes 10 different announcement sayings.
With one sign including space to handwrite your due date with your own marker. Take professional photos, funny candid snapshots, or simply photograph just the sign to create shareable we're Empty Nesters photos for your friends and family to make the official announcement extra special.
Pros
✔️ Fun photo props for capturing empty nest milestones
✔️ Durable signs that add a playful touch to memories
✔️ Versatile props suitable for various photo occasions
A fun and decorative handmade sign will look great on your wall! Let's see what it has. Three different sizes are available - 8”x10”.
Simulated rust gives the effect of aging. It is used outdoor durable and weatherproof so you don't need to worry when it is raining outside. Smooth rounded corners with mounting holes. What a great gift right? Let's add it to your cart now!
Pros
✔️ Expresses empathy and understanding for empty nesters
✔️ Beautifully crafted with attention to detail
✔️ A sentimental keepsake that brings comfort and solace
Are you looking for a bird nest for your pet? There it is. Made of straw, which is environmentally friendly. Comfortable and safe for your pet.
The diameter is approx 8.3 inches. Keep small pet warm and encourages natural breeding and nesting behaviors in birds. Macaw African grey parrot budgies and other similar birds, also for ferrets, rats, hamsters, chinchillas, and other small furry animals. Add it to your cart and send it to your beloved pet friend.
Pros
✔️ Handmade breeding nest for rabbits and chinchillas.
✔️ Provides a comfortable and safe environment for breeding.
✔️ Easy to assemble and maintain.
Legend of the Christmas Nest-Legend says that if you are lucky enough to find a bird’s nest in your Christmas Tree Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous You will always be!
Your cute little bird nest will make an awesome ornament for your tree. It is approximately 6"x 7"x 3," and contains one blue glitter egg. The ornament will attach to your tree by the wire connectors at the bottom of the nest.
Pros
✔️ Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail
✔️ Unique and eye-catching decor piece
✔️ Perfect for those seeking a modern and sophisticated aesthetic
First Day of School for your College-age kids? Put a positive spin on the big change and celebrate the parents being Empty Nesters! Perfect for an Empty Nest Gift to take photos with and frame later!
Elegant string lights and glitter image background. It is 16x20 in the image template but it is also can be printed at 8x10. The file can be saved as a high-quality JPG and/or PDF for your own personal use to download and print! Let's add it to your cart and send it to your beloved kid now!
Pros
✔️ Customizable design to personalize your own message
✔️ High-quality printable file for convenient use
✔️ Editable sign for capturing special "empty nest" moments
This inspiring journal is the perfect companion to the book, "Empty Nest, Full Life", by Jill Savage. Designed with ample space for writing or drawing, this journal will help you slow down, reflect, and record your thoughts as you work through the book.
Questions posed in the book are carried over in the journal for you to ponder and write your thoughts, dreams, and plans. The book and accompanying journals are a great gift to give yourself or someone you know who is in or transitioning to the empty nest life!
Pros
✔️ Promotes self-reflection and personal growth
✔️ High-quality book with a durable cover
✔️ Thought-provoking prompts for capturing meaningful memories
The Expecting Mom or Empty Nest necklace is a beautiful way to express the love of family. The petite nest is smaller than a dime.
It is made from glass pearl 20 Guage aluminum wire. Quality stainless steel oval cable 1.5mm chain that does not wear or tarnish. It looks like a jewelry egg laying in the nest. It is a cable chain style that will become the highlight for your neck. Let's add this special gift in your cart now!
Pros
✔️ Meaningful gift for expecting mothers anticipating an empty nest
✔️ Handcrafted with attention to detail for exquisite quality
✔️ Adjustable chain length for a perfect fit
The Lovebird's Empty Nest Short Story Book ~ Plant the pages of this book and magical wildflowers will bloom! Alone in her empty nest, will this little lovebird find the answer to the question in her heart.
Who can I love now that I’m all alone? This book cover is printed on seed paper that, if planted, will sprout snapdragons, poppies, and eight other wildflowers. The pages are printed on handmade paper harvested from the Lokta bush that grows high atop the sun-kissed Himalayan Mountains.
Pros
✔️ Captivating handwritten short story book about empty nest.
✔️ Unique and personalized literary piece for book lovers.
✔️ Engaging narratives that evoke emotions and introspection.
Jewelry is believed that it should be a meaningful representation of who you are, and the characteristics you strive to embody. Incorporate symbols into your jewelry that speak to who you are and what you believe.
Those classic expandable wire charm bangles are a perfect complement to your look. These nickel-free bangles can be adorned with meaningful symbols, genuine gemstones, or mantra charms, to show the world who you are and what you represent. Whether wearing stacked or solo, these charm bangles add a special flair to any outfit.
Pros
✔️ Expandable bracelet featuring symbolic Alex and Ani design.
✔️ Adjustable fit ensures comfort for any wrist size.
✔️ Adds a touch of elegance and meaning to your outfit.
This sign features a saying that all great parents can relate to! Every time they glance over and smile, they'll think of you.
Gift it when you're leaving the nest or just to send a sentimental gift. They will proudly display it on a desk, nightstand, or shelf, or hang it anywhere in the home. Approximate dimensions: 10" x 10" x 1.5". This Oak Knoll Creations item is laser engraved and assembled in our workshop.
Pros
✔️ Beautifully designed with a timeless aesthetic.
✔️ Expresses the love and pride of raising children.
✔️ Perfect decor piece for home or nursery.
Are you looking for a sign for your warm little house? All signs are offered with a regular finish, regular/sanded finish, or distressed finish.
A regular finish has no sanding to the finished product, the regular/sanded has sanded edges with a regular clean look for the design. The distressed finish has sanded edges and is hand-distressed giving the lettering and design an aged look.
Pros
✔️ Customizable empty nest sign for a personal touch.
✔️ Handcrafted with attention to detail and quality.
✔️ Adds warmth and sentiment to any home.
Written with warmth and hilarity, "The Empty Nest Chronicles" is sure to appeal to parents who miss their kids but now have a chance to rediscover each other, to recall what life was like BC (Before Children), and ask the eternal empty-nester question: Are we having fun yet?
Praise for "The Empty Nest Chronicles" "The Empty Nest Chronicles' is brimming with laughs" - Bill Geist, "CBS News Sunday Morning" correspondent "Reading 'The Empty Nest Chronicles' is like having a hilarious conversation with the nicest guy you'll ever meet.
Pros
✔️ Hilarious book chronicling the adventures of an empty nest.
✔️ Engaging and relatable stories for entertainment and laughter.
✔️ Written with wit and humor by a talented author.
Your kids are going to graduate from not just only university but they also graduate from your embraces to reach their new world. So, let's mark this important event by giving them this gift.
It is made of high-quality material and printed on only the highest quality mugs. The print will never fade no matter how many times it is washed. They will always be reminded to do laundry even if they are far away from your arms. What a perfect gift for your child!
Pros
✔️ Humorous empty nester mug for laughter and smiles.
✔️ Clever design with a funny message for a chuckle.
✔️ High-quality ceramic material for durability and enjoyment.
For the newly empty-nesting couples, this ornament is the perfect gift for their Christmas tree this year. Showing an empty next but allowing the light to shine through, represents the full heart that empty nesters experience.
These are designed and cut in a small home shop from solid wood stock and shipped to you. With that said, each ornament has its own unique characteristics based on the varying grain and colors found in any natural product. Perfect gift not just only for couples but for anyone and for any occasion.
Pros
✔️ Charming ornament celebrating the empty nest phase.
✔️ Handcrafted with attention to detail and craftsmanship.
✔️ Personalized with kids' names for a sentimental touch.
Make your mom dad sister brother aunt uncle friend smile! Give the gift of laughter! Celebrate this crazy new chapter with this quirky funny soap!
This jumbo bar of soap (over 8 full ounces) comes labeled for the Empty Nesters getting ready to deal with life without their grown kids - complete with funny quips about repurposed rooms and drinking before 5 pm. Lovely wildflower scent, that would make everyone feel comfortable.
Pros
✔️ Handmade with high-quality ingredients for luxurious bathing
✔️ Nourishes and moisturizes the skin for a refreshing experience.
✔️ Beautifully packaged, making it an ideal gift option.
Kids finally off to college?! What a cute way to welcome your guests. You are looking at a top-quality coir doormat that is painted just for you.
Flex seal is used to paint the mat and seal the mat which gives you a long-lasting, durable design. The process allows obtaining a crisp, clean, professional image. All the doormats are high-quality 99.5% coir. Each has a rubber backing to prevent your doormat from slipping.
Pros
✔️ Charming doormat for celebrating the empty nest milestone.
✔️ Durable and weather-resistant material for long-lasting use.
✔️ Adds a warm and inviting touch to your home's entrance.
These tiny nests are knitted out of very thin wire to look like real ones and place birthstone color crystal pearls as eggs. Each nest is about 20mm in diameter and the crystal pearls measure at 4mm.
No two nests will be exactly the same, so they are great for a unique gift. All characters are individually hand-stamped and therefore may not be perfectly aligned or of equal depth. These pieces are not mass-produced by machines, but rather handmade with love and care to ensure that you will receive a quality one-of-a-kind piece. Perfect gifts for mothers, mothers-to-be, and grandmothers!
Pros
✔️ Symbolizes growth, new beginnings, and fertility.
✔️ Perfect accessory for Easter or spring-themed outfits.
✔️ Handcrafted with attention to detail for exquisite quality.
Did this beautiful wooden sign succeed in getting your attention? Let's take a look! This wooden sign has our handpicked inspirational and funny motto, and the unique font makes it more personal.
It is 10×12×0.2 inches and 12×16×0.2 inches. This item is made from solid wood, sturdy and durable, not easy to break, and has a long life. Using the industry's advanced UV printing technology, the text or pattern can be clearly and permanently retained on the wood board without falling off and fading.
Pros
✔️ Vertical sign with a heartfelt "Children Forever" message.
✔️ Durable construction for long-lasting use.
✔️ Farmhouse-style design for rustic home decor.
So, as you navigate the world of gifting for the empty nester in your life, remember the significance of this period and choose a gift that encapsulates their individual journey. Celebrate the 'nest-filling' phase with presents that are as unique and inspiring as the life transition they represent. So, let your gifts spark joy, inspire new ventures, and truly commemorate the beauty of the empty nester phase.
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