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Life As Navy Military Family

Being A Mom As A Military Spouse

April 24, 2018 by MomJonz
military spouse mom support

  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…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Life As Navy Military Family Tagged: Empowering Moms, Empowering Women, Military Spouse, Navy Spouse, Parenting

Passive Ways Military Families Can Prepare For A Government Shutdown

January 21, 2018 by MomJonz

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.

Posted in: Empowering Women, Life As Navy Military Family Tagged: Finances, Military, Military Life, Military Spouse Careers

The Scariest 38 Minutes Of My Life

January 13, 2018 by MomJonz
Ballistic Missile Threat To Hawaii

It’s a Saturday morning at 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…]

Posted in: Family, Home, Life, Life As Navy Military Family Tagged: Events In Hawaii, Hawaii, Hawaii Living

Two Answers To Needing A Passport To Go To Hawaii

December 29, 2017 by MomJonz
Do I Need A Passport To Go To Hawaii

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…]

Posted in: Life As Navy Military Family Tagged: Family Life, Military Spouse, Travel

Being A Military Family During The Holiday Season

December 11, 2017 by MomJonz

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…]

Posted in: Life As Navy Military Family Tagged: Military Life, Military Spouse, Navy Spouse

Feeling Like A Queen – A Night Of Fun

October 27, 2017 by MomJonz
Finding a perfect gown and feeling like a queen

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…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Life, Life As Navy Military Family, Love Tagged: Empowering Moms, Empowering Women, Fashion Forward, Formal Events, Military Spouse, PCSing to Hawaii

Having A Pet Helps You Build Empathy

September 12, 2017 by Guest
benefits to growing up with a pet

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…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Empowering Youth, Family, Home, Life, Life As Navy Military Family, Self-Esteem Tagged: Dogs, family, Family Life

You Married Your Husband, Not Your Parents

September 5, 2017 by MomJonz
Keep your parents out of your marriage

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…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Family, Life, Life As Navy Military Family, Love Tagged: Empowering Moms, Empowering Women, family, Family Life, Marriage, Military Spouse, Navy Spouse

A Testimony – Rape Is Not My Fault

August 14, 2017 by Guest

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…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Empowering Youth, Family, Home, Life, Life As Navy Military Family, Love Tagged: Empowering Moms, Empowering Women, family, Family Life, Self worth

10 Reasons Why We Travel With Our Kids

July 21, 2017 by Guest
Reasons Why We Travel With Our Kids

Before I had children traveling was part of my military service. One week here and another week somewhere else. I was able to see beautiful places only people dream of. I was a paid traveler in a sense. Now that my husband and I retired our Dixie hats and decided to live a civilian life. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Family, Life, Life As Navy Military Family Tagged: family, Family Life, mamas and coffee, Military Spouse, Travel, vacation
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