Tag: military life
From Deployed to Debt Free
In 2017, my husband and I, recently newlyweds, faced his third deployment together. When we walk through season of times apart, we establish goals...
12 Things I Did While My Husband Was Deployed 12 Months
We were on vacation when the official word came through - my husband would be deploying with the National Guard for one year. 12...
Remember the New Kid
Back to school season is my favorite. I love the excitement of a new school year. Freshly sharpened pencils. The anticipation of new opportunities...
When Not Moving Isn’t The Same As Staying Still
My daughter will be turning eight next month. She recently asked me if we would be moving again since her birthday is coming up....
New Move, New Neighbors, Now What?
“Hi there, neighbor!”
If you watch an episode of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, it is the kindness Mr. Rogers shows to all neighbors that tenders even...
When They’re Not Who You Remembered
After a thousand mile road trip, I finally asked my sister the question I wasn’t sure I wanted the answer to, “Do you...
Making Friends and Keeping Them
Military spouses are pretty experienced at the art of starting over in a new place and trying to make new friends but what do...
Trusting the Transition
Our grey Toyota Corolla shuddered to a stop again, wrenching my body. I looked at my dad with tears in my eyes. “I’m never...
Unpack Your Room First
I am no stranger to packing or unpacking a home.
When my husband and I were both active-duty and dual military, we moved numerous times...
My 5 Top Tips to Survive an Overseas Move with Kids
You have the overseas assignment orders. Hurray!
But then you start to think about the logistics of moving overseas with young children...and panic sets...
How We Say Goodbye to a Home as a Military Family
Lingering moving boxes remain tucked away in our basement, filled with donations or items to sell. My son’s artwork covers the fridge, proud trophies...
An Ode to our Hotel Housekeeper
"Thank you so much,'' I said tearfully, as I handed Maria a tip. By the big emotions flowing through my body, you would have thought...