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When a PCS and a Pandemic Collide

April 24, 202013 Comments

I know that everyone has it hard right now. There are dozens if not hundreds of extenuating circumstances that theoretically feel 100 times worse because you are adding the weight of that hard and terrible thing to a pandemic.  Within my own personal circles I know of friends who are grieving lost loved ones during … Continue reading When a PCS and a Pandemic Collide

10 Good Things Master List

April 11, 2020Leave a comment

Here's a complete list of everything I have mentioned in my weekly IG TV 10 Good Things lists. Week 1: March 21 Bodyboss Workout Method The Message Bible Batiste Dry Shampoo Vitamin B12 Vitamin D3 Sourdough Starter Pep Talk Essential Oil Equate Zyrtec Tweezers + 10x magnifying mirror Sally Hansen's "Drop the Beet"   Week … Continue reading 10 Good Things Master List

Notes From a Reporter’s Desk: United Through Reading

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020Leave a comment

"Once Upon a Deployment" for Books Make a Difference appears here.   When the assignment first came in to cover United Through Reading, I imagined writing this type of article to be a slam dunk. I’d read up on UTR, write up my draft, and hit submit to my editor, Terri. After all, it combined … Continue reading Notes From a Reporter’s Desk: United Through Reading

Board Games We Love

March 28, 2020March 28, 2020Leave a comment

*** As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. *** Over many years our family has not only collected many beloved board games, but we have also created life long memories around the table laughing, strategizing, competing, and enjoying the company of friends and family. We have accumulated our collection over more … Continue reading Board Games We Love

10 Tips for Peaceful (Temporary) Homeschooling

March 14, 2020March 17, 2020Leave a comment

With the news of the COVID-19 and ensuing school closures, many parents just got a new job: Homeschooling Coordinator. It's been interesting to see all of the reactions people are posting on social media. About a third seem to be completely freaking out and terrified of the implications, about a third seem to be curious … Continue reading 10 Tips for Peaceful (Temporary) Homeschooling

Already–But Not Yet

January 29, 20203 Comments

There are a lot of areas of nearly-constant tension military families endure. (Yes, I know ALL families endure tension as a normal part of life, but we get some extra layers baked in as a result of our commitment to serve our nation. Please bear with me.) ***** There's the tension of never knowing where … Continue reading Already–But Not Yet

10 Reasons Why Margaret ‘Marmee’ March is the OG* of all Military Spouses

January 3, 2020January 3, 2020Leave a comment

*OG is a slang term for "someone who's incredibly exceptional, authentic, or old-school, and has come to be a hip way of referring or showing respect to someone who’s an expert in any facet of life" according to Dictionary.com. || S P O I L E R S -- A H E A D || I … Continue reading 10 Reasons Why Margaret ‘Marmee’ March is the OG* of all Military Spouses

Christmas Letter 2019

December 10, 20193 Comments

The past two years, I have done a digital Christmas card/blog post update. You can read 2017 here and 2018 here. And while I did actually mail out about 25 paper Christmas cards (to family only), I have had so much fun doing a year-end wrap up previously, I decided to do it again this … Continue reading Christmas Letter 2019

Paying Attention: August + September

September 27, 2019September 27, 2019Leave a comment

In 2019, I’m going back to one of my first loves: writing occasional blog posts about what’s going on in my life. My only goal is to reflect on each month and as it draws to a close, take note where my intentions and actions intersect. I’m calling this 12 part series, “The Art of … Continue reading Paying Attention: August + September

Paying Attention: July

August 17, 2019August 18, 2019Leave a comment

In 2019, I’m going back to one of my first loves: writing occasional blog posts about what’s going on in my life. My only goal is to reflect on each month and as it draws to a close, take note where my intentions and actions intersect. I’m calling this 12 part series, “The Art of … Continue reading Paying Attention: July

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