This week on Empty Nest Happy Hour, Amy and Danielle tackle everything from grocery store frustrations to the power of women taking charge. Kicking things off with a listener email, the hosts share creative ways to get homebody spouses out off the house and into the social scene. Spoiler: Separate cars might be the secret to marital bliss.

Plus:

• A snowy week inspires a cozy cocktail recipe: the Nor’easter.
• The great grocery cart debate—why are small carts always MIA?
• Compliments: why giving and receiving them matters (and how not to overshare).
• Women in power: let’s talk about letting HER lead.

Special Announcement: We announce our winter book pick: Sandwich by Katherine Newman. It’s the ultimate empty-nester read, exploring aging parents, adult kids, and midl ...