In this episode, the Empty Nest Happy Hour crew celebrates a major milestone: over 2,000 Facebook followers since their mid-July launch. Stephanie Faraci joins Amy and Danielle as a special guest, bringing a unique perspective as a mom of an only child who recently left for college. Stephanie shares the emotional ups and downs of navigating empty nesting with an only. The hosts discuss everything from nostalgic stories about babysitters to the bittersweet moments of dropping kids off at college, all while sipping on a seasonal caramel apple mimosa. There’s plenty of humor, heart, and honesty as they reflect on their evolving roles, the challenges of parenting from a distance, and learning to let go. Along the way, they also dive into fun topics like the complexities of strict religious upbringings, the perks of seasonal cocktails, and even a bit of celebrity gossip. Drink of the week: Caramel Apple Mimosa.