Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash What are you doing for YOU this summer? School is almost out for the summer, and as parents, we plan camps and fun for our kiddos, but forget about ourselves. Don’t overbook yourself with too many kid activities that you forget about yourself. Trust me; you will kick yourself and be beyond annoyed … [Read more…]
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of 1 Natural Way, a TRICARE breast pump provider. All opinions are entirely my own. Being a military spouse has its challenges when it comes to meeting and making friendships. Add having babies to the mix and boy oh boy. As a military family, … [Read more…]
Last weekend my family woke up to a missile scare here in Hawaii. This weekend we went to bed Friday, January 20, 2018, to news about a government shutdown. It was like, wow what a way to start 2018! We thought we were going to be blown up and now we won’t get paid.
It’s a Saturday morning in my home on Oahu. I was awake around 6 a.m. relaxing in bed, chatting with hubby and playing on our phones. He was reading the news, and I was up catching up on Facebook posts. You know, a typical relaxing morning. But this morning became the scariest 38 minutes of … [Read more…]
One year ago my family landed in sunny Hawaii to begin another adventure. Before and after arriving one question that many asked and still ask is, “Do I need a passport to go to Hawaii?” The answer to this question is simple. “No.” No, as long as you are a United States citizen and have … [Read more…]
It’s the holiday season, and I’m often asked this question, “Are you going home for the holidays?” Once I answer with a no, I receive a follow-up question….”What Can I Do For Your Family During This Holiday Season?” I won’t lie, during my earlier years, I used to give a blank stare and wonder why someone felt … [Read more…]
I set out on a mission to be a QUEEN at our Navy Ball. Little girls always want to be princesses and when you get all dolled up heading to a formal event people comment, “You look like a princess.” That’s great, but I wanted to be a QUEEN this year. My hubby agreed, and … [Read more…]
Every little boy and girl dreams of having a pet of their own to cuddle with and play with. Whether it’s a dog, a cat, or a lizard, every child at some point in their life yearns for their own pet. We all remember the devastation as a young child when you’d ask your mom … [Read more…]
This is great if you’re married, engaged or want to be married one day. This is the best advice given to me and the best advice I can give as a happily married woman to another woman that wants to be happily married one day. And yes, I added HAPPILY cause some folks are just … [Read more…]
Intro: About 2 years ago I wrote out my entire testimony about how the Lord had brought me through the tragedy of rape; through the waters of infertility and then through the crushing financial time of filing bankruptcy and being where I am today. Recently we did a cleanup day at my house, and unfortunately … [Read more…]