How are we surviving our latest PCS? Boy oh boy. It’s been the most interesting one for sure, but in a nutshell, we haven’t totally flipped our wigs yet. We’ve been close, but everyone is still alive and functioning. Every day I remind myself that we are just out here living and SURVIVING A PCS … [Read more…]
PCS season is here! If you live anywhere near a military base, you see trucks with crates moving about almost daily. Summer is a busy PCS time for military families all around the world. Why do military families love PCSing during the summer? School is out! It’s easier to transfer children during the summer months … [Read more…]
It’s that time of year for so many of us. That’s right, PCS season. Time to get up out of dodge! Time to purge and pack your crap and go. When I first became a Navy wife Facebook didn’t exist. The only thing accessible in meeting others outside of your local friends was a thing … [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…]
Do you know your neighbors? Do you speak to your neighbors? As a child, I remember my mom chatting it up with our neighbors. They would chat in the yard, head to the porch and even head inside to sit on the couch to relax and continue the conversation. Everyone was actual friends, and they each … [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…]
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…]
We are all tuned into social media with the ease of sending invites and doing a blanket Thank You to everyone on a list, but do you remember the days of receiving that hand written note or card in the mail? The smile the card put on your face knowing something special happened in … [Read more…]