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Month: March 2019

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I quit my job and pierced my nose

Posted on March 28, 2019March 28, 2019by Jnschaefer
I quit my job and pierced my nose - I pierced my nose as a symbolic way to embrace this new chapter in my life. I'm now a stay at home mom and it's going to be amazing!

It’s official. I have traded in my paycheck for the opportunity to be a stay at home mom. (More on that decision here.) Cue the panic just a little bit right? To be totally honest, this change has really thrown me for a loop. Some days I find myself fighting it and wishing I hadn’t […]

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  • Mom Life

New Job Title: Stay At Home Mom

Posted on March 19, 2019March 19, 2019by Jnschaefer

If you are hopping here from Instagram it might be because I teased that I would have some exciting news to share today! So here it is: I quit my job to be a stay at home mom! Simply put, it is equal parts exciting and terrifying…but more than anything it was the right choice […]

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  • Marriage

Three Lessons in Three Years of Marriage

Posted on March 16, 2019March 16, 2019by Jnschaefer
My marriage isn't perfect...but I'v learned a few things along the way! #marriage #marriageadvice

Three whole years of marriage. My how time flies right? On Tuesday Charlie and I celebrated our third wedding anniversary…and I don’t think either of us could have predicted what a wild ride these three years would be. In three years I have been a civilian wife, a National Guard wife, and an Army wife. […]

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  • MilSpouse Monday

Military Marriage Retreat

Posted on March 11, 2019March 11, 2019by Jnschaefer
Military marriages come with unique challenges: a marriage retreat can be a great opportunity to refocus on your spouse and strengthen your relationship! #milspousemonday #milspouse #milso

Happy MilSpouse Monday friends! How was your weekend? We got the opportunity to participate in a Strong Bonds Marriage Retreat in San Antonio and it was amazing! We have actually been hoping to attend a marriage retreat for some time now, so when my husband’s chaplain came to us with a last minute spot we […]

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You Need to Make a Deployment Binder

Posted on March 4, 2019March 4, 2019by Jnschaefer
Deployment or separation coming up? You need to make a deployment binder! No deplyment or separation planned? You still need to make a deployment binder! #deployment #deploymentbinder #milspousemonday #milspouse #militaryspouse

It’s a new month and time for a new challenge! Did you declutter with me in February? Confession: I kinda failed at that one for all those life reasons I’ve been sharing in my last couple posts. But March is a new story! This month I am challenging you to make a deployment binder! No […]

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  • Blogging

My Second Month Blogging: February 2019 Stats

Posted on March 2, 2019March 2, 2019by Jnschaefer
February Blogging Stats and Income Report - ginghamandlattes.com

This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you follow my link and make a purchase I may earn a small commission. This does not affect the price you pay! Yallllll…February kicked my butt. It started with Charlie being in the field longer than I expected, then Oliver had an ear infection and pink. […]

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