Holidays start to look a little different once your kids grow up...

For many couples, it's bittersweet—or just plain hard.

But imagine what would happen if you and your spouse chose to exchange presents that help you embrace your empty nest this year!

We've curated the top 12 gift ideas for couples who are navigating the transition to an empty nest.

From scratch off date ideas and intimate massage cream to hobby kits and travel maps, there's something for everyone on this list!

Love you guys,

Tony & Alisa

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Transitioning to an empty nest as parents is challenging, and it can be especially difficult around the holidays.

Your traditions are changing, the kids aren’t home as often, and you might be wondering how to make this season special just the two of you.

The right gift ideas can make all the difference in sparking joy as an empty nest couple this Christmas!

Click below to find 12 thoughtful gift ideas for empty nest couples to help you experience deeper intimacy and new memories together.

Today's Trivia

Question: What percentage of people in the ONE Family admit to keeping a purchase a secret from their spouse?

A. 60%

B. 73%

C. 86%

D. 99%

⬇️ Scroll to the end for the answer.

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Are Holiday Traditions Helping or Hurting Your Marriage?

With the holiday season fast approaching, couples in the ONE Family are starting to ask those age-old questions about traditions.

• Which do you keep?
• Which do you break?
• Which do you create?

Here are five main things to consider when planning your traditions for this year.

1. Traditions Can Promote Emotional Intimacy

Your conversations around traditions allow you and your spouse to connect on a deeper level, express your desires, and understand each other’s expectations.

However, if a tradition leads to conflict or a sense of disconnection between you and your spouse, it’s essential to have an open conversation about whether it’s worth preserving.

2. Traditions Can Strengthen Your Recreational Intimacy

Recreational intimacy is all about the things you do together to have fun and try new things.

Your holiday traditions can help you create memories you’ll cherish for years; however, some traditions lose their spark over time or begin to feel more like a burden. In that case, consider letting the tradition go.

3. Traditions Can Reduce Stress

When you have established traditions, it is easy to prioritize those moments, and as a result, you may feel more grounded amid the chaos of the holiday season.

However, plenty of holiday traditions can become a source of stress for couples if not handled correctly.

4. Traditions Can Reflect Your Values

Traditions are also a reflection of your shared values and priorities as a couple, and they can help remind you of those values.

But if a tradition has lost its significance and no longer holds meaning for the two of you, it may be time to try something new.

5. Traditions Can Change Alongside You

You and your spouse are constantly changing. As such, your traditions can develop alongside you.

The traditions you have as newlyweds will look different from those you have as young parents, empty nesters, retired spouses, and so on. Don’t be afraid to change your traditions!

Looking to start some new traditions this year? Here are our top suggestions >>​

Strengthening Your 6 Pillars:

Repair Your Marriage Just in Time for the New Year

As the holidays approach, it can be tempting to just “grin and bear it" for the sake of family.

But the strain you feel in your marriage won't improve on its own...

You'll have to take a courageous first step to try something new in your marriage.

Imagine entering 2025 feeling connected to your spouse and hopeful for your marriage.

You deserve a relationship that is more than "good enough."

​Marriage coaching can help you create a plan to experience an extraordinary marriage.

With the help of an expert coach, the two of you can rebuild trust, strengthen your 6 Pillars of Intimacy®, and connect on deeper levels than ever before.

Don't just put on a happy face this holiday season...

Take action so you can actually experience a thriving marriage with passionate intimacy!

P.S. You don’t have to wait until cracks become breaks. Begin working on your marriage now and start 2025 stronger together.

Today's Trivia Answer

Question: What percentage of people in the ONE Family admit to keeping a purchase a secret from their spouse?

A. 31%

B. 52%

C. 73%

D. 94%

Financial intimacy is one of those areas that most couples don’t think about before they get married and can be pushed aside after marriage...

But there’s definitely a crack in your Financial Intimacy Pillar if there is harmful secret spending happening.

And secret spending happens by both husbands and wives.

In fact, some 52% of the ONE Family say that they have kept a purchase a secret from their spouse.

Is this happening in your marriage?

​Listen to our conversation about secret spending here >>​

When you're ready, here are 3 ways we can help you...

1. Join the ​private ONE Family Facebook group​. Connect with others in the ONE Family who are strengthening their 6 Pillars of Intimacy® and more. - Tap Here
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3. Work with Alisa One-on-One. If you'd like to work directly with Alisa to improve your marriage... just reply to this message and put "One-on-One" in the subject line... share a little about what's going on in your marriage and she'll get you all the details.

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