If you live in the same place for years, you may or may not understand this story, but I gotta share it anyway. I’m sure I’ve mentioned before that we are a Navy family, this means we move every couple of years. Besides the stress of moving, there’s the stress of just having your circle … [Read more…]
I was looking after my two nieces about a month ago while their parents went out on date night. We were innocently dressing up their dolls when a grotesque spider came scurrying out from under the clothes bin. Just as I always do when I see a spider, I screamed and jumped over to stand … [Read more…]
Do you rip and run like a maniac most days? I see you shaking your head and laughing. It’s ok, most people do. For some reason, we feel we must always be busy from sun up to sun down. No! Stop it! Stop it RIGHT NOW! Being “busy” doesn’t win you any kind of … [Read more…]
Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs in the world. After all, you’re responsible for making sure that a little slice of the next generation is going to grow up into a stable, balanced person. No pressure! However, parenting is also one of the most fulfilling jobs that a person can have. Seeing … [Read more…]
A few years ago I refused to use coupons or any phone saving apps during grocery shopping; that all changed after moving to Japan. We shopped at the commissary, but I still needed to find ways to cut our expenses a bit. This gal started using her grocery savings app and coupons.
The Navy Supply Corps celebrated their 222nd birthday this year. It was a fantastic night dancing the night away with my sailor. We are currently stationed in Hawaii, still, brand new to the island and learning all the cool and beautiful things about it. Last weekend, hubby and I attended the Supply Corps Ball and … [Read more…]
Before I became a Military Spouse (Navy wife), I didn’t know, understand, nor care about anything dealing with our military. I respected and supported the sailors, soldiers, airmen, marines and coast guards, but their lives were not in the forefront of my life. And oh, I REALLY DIDN’T get the spouse. Because I mean, she … [Read more…]
Finding a flexible and portable career is one of the greatest challenges to military spouse employment. Unpredictable servicemember work hours and long deployments place military spouses in a single parent role that often makes a traditional 9-to-5 job impossible. Other hurdles for traditional jobs come from relocating to remote or overseas duty stations where … [Read more…]
As we explore our new neighborhood, I see a lot of little preschoolers. This got me thinking about all the fun toys my kids played with at this age. My mind goes into overdrive each and everyday thinking of all the favorite toys for 3 years olds. And of course, I had to ask my … [Read more…]
We are more than halfway through the school year and let’s be honest. Our kids are beginning to check out. Heck! We are starting to check out. I usually last till Spring Break, but every day feels like Spring Break here in Hawaii. So, with the burnout, let’s think about the best time for my … [Read more…]