Why I’m Doing the Carry Forward Virtual 5k (And Why You Should, too!)
This post is made possible with support from the Wounded Warrior Project. All opinions are my own When I was a new military spouse I heard about something called “a…
Military
Moving to Hill AFB in Ogden, Utah
If your family just got word that you’re heading to Hill AFB in Ogden, Utah, you’ve come to the right place. But this isn’t your run-of-the-mill guide. You won’t discover…
Moving to Albuquerque, NM | Kirtland AFB
If your family just got word that you’re heading to Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico, you’ve come to the right place for the inside scoop. But this isn’t your…
The Unspoken Fear from a Military Spouse
“There’s an Elephant in the room, and it’s been around since the word ‘deployment’ first escaped from my husband’s lips.
Sometimes the Elephant is actually in another room. Out of sight, out of mind.
I obviously prefer it that way.
Because sometimes the Elephant isn’t just in the same room with me; it’s in my face and sitting on my chest, crushing the ability to catch my breath; making it impossible to breathe and even harder to even think straight.”
Extra Kitchen Things you Need When you Move
So there I was, jet lagged from an overseas move, and trying to cook a meal for my husband with a crappy knife and an old stainless steel pan on…
Europe · Germany · Living Overseas · Military · Travel
Holy Schnitzel: We’re in Germany!
Seriously, HOLY SCHNITZEL…we’re officially IN GERMANY! This picture is a hot mess. We tried to retake it, but the others were even more of a hot mess, so this was…
The Day Before we Leave America
You’d think with a two-year notice that you’re moving to another country, you’d know everything about said country. But that’s the opposite case here; I have no idea what we’re…
5 Things You Need For Solo Parenting
Solo parenting. It’s like single parenting, but…not really. And whether you’re solo parenting for a weekend or a year, it’s all freaking hard. Since I just wrapped up a year…
OCONUS PCS: How to Ship Your Vehicle Overseas
Did you know that when you get orders for an OCONUS PCS (overseas military move), you can actually ship one vehicle overseas for free? This is our second time shipping…