After my kids left home, I put everything in storage and became a full-time house-sitter
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As an empty nester, I wanted more from life. Booking back-to-back housesitting gigs has given me a chance to travel on a budget.
After my kids left home, I put everything in storage and became a full-time house-sitter
Essay by
Amber Campbell
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