Rebecca Hurtley
Hey there, I'm Rebecca! I am a believer, proud military wife, and Mama of 4; 2 in Heaven and 2 here with us. I’m originally from Florida, but we moved to Ohio about three years ago and I honestly LOVE the change. Dayton was quick to feel like home to us, and we've definitely been enjoying the seasons! Being a Mom is the happiest full-time job, but I love making the time to keep up with my personal interests as well. I run a blog and Instagram @theivynest; where I share a bit of our story and everyday life, along with my love of home decor and keeping things simple. Life is definitely busy, but I truly believe that it is equally as beautiful when we choose to see it that way!
My Military Spouse Friendships Fill a Void like No Other
Chances are if you are reading this, you have at least one friend who is a military spouse, or on the flip side of that, maybe you are that friend to someone else.
We are...
5 Tips for Making Your Rental Feel More like Home
No matter how far you are into this military journey, I bet most of us have or will at some point have to rent. And we all dread those white walls that feel so...
Mama, Take Care of Yourself {Make the Doctor Appointment}
I am sure I am not alone when I say that scheduling time for myself isn’t something very high on my priority list, especially not to go to the doctor. I spend my days...
The Space Between: Navigating the Months Between Getting Orders and Your PCS
If you’ve been living this military life long enough to have made your first move, you know all about this “space” that I am referring to in my title.
I remember when we first got...
When Mother’s Day Is Bittersweet {Celebrating Amidst the Grief}
**I want to preface this post by saying that my words may trigger some of you. If you feel like your heart is in a tender spot today, it is more than okay to...
Self-Love Over Self-Care: Finding Happiness From Within
I’m sure that we have all heard about the importance of self-care, especially as moms.
We need to take some time for ourselves, we should focus on eating and drinking enough water, or how setting...
5 Ways to Minimize Your Life and Maximize Actually Living
Let me just preface this post by saying that I am in no way, a master of minimalism. I feel like on the scale of novice to expert, I am somewhere in the lower...
Saying Goodbye to New Year’s Resolutions in 2021
What do you think of New Year's resolutions?
January 1st always brings with it a certain expectation, one that over the years I have grown more and more apprehensive of. It's an expectation to start...
I Wasn’t Made for This Life
“What do you want to be when you grow up?”
A question I am almost certain that all of us have been asked at least once in our lives. I can remember as a little...