Goals are some of my favorite things and one of the best ways I keep myself motivated. 2018 was far from my best year and I felt like the majority of the year was spent waiting on things that were out of my control. Then suddenly nothing was in my control and I pretty much […]
Welcome to 2019 – Let’s make it a good one! (and a free 2019 goal setting workbook)
I am so not a resolution maker. #NewYearNewMe won’t be happening. That said, the new year is a perfect time to make some goals and set your intentions for the year. The key, however, is making sure you have all the the tools to set attainable yet inspiring goals as well as the tools and […]
3 Tips for Setting Resolutions as a Military Spouse
So today is the last day of 2018…which means everyone else is going to be making their resolutions for 2019 tomorrow. But how can you set goals for the year when you have absolutely no idea what the year has in store? As a military spouse you might be asking yourself if it is even […]
MilSpouse Monday #2: Thriving Far From Home
If you read my military spouse story last week, you probably know that I didn’t make my first move away from my family due to the military. However, I did uproot my life at 18 to move across the country…and I have been gone for over ten years now. My how the time flies when […]
My Military Spouse Story
Hi there! Happy Monday! One of the reasons I started this blog was to be a resource for other military spouses. Being married to a service member can be totally overwhelming at times and I want to be able to share my experiences and the things I learn along the way to maybe help someone […]
Tuesday Morning Coffee – November 20, 2018
Happy Tuesday friends! It’s been a while but I hope you’ll take the time to grab some coffee and join me to chat and catch up today 😊 So what’s new this week: I’m home for Thanksgiving so it’s been a nice quiet week so far. I took two weeks off to come home and […]
Military Life – Something to be thankful for
All too often I get caught up sharing things that are a struggle in military life. When I’m writing the post I think of it as creating solidarity and shared experiences with others who might have similar frustrations. But when sharing the struggles happens too often, it can start to paint a pretty bleak picture. […]
Hey military family – Here’s to you!
Did you know that November is National Military Family Month? Being a military family is so much more than anyone that hasn’t lived it can ever fully comprehend. Sure, the deployments suck and the constant moving can be a financial burden. The burdens are often emotional and physical as well. But those are the struggles […]
My husband is not my best friend…and that’s ok!
There are benefits to having a best friend AND a significant other!
Real Talk: Daycare
Last week Oliver started daycare for the first time ever. He’s doing well but y’all it breaks my heart every single day to leave him there. I know it’s good for him in the long run because he’s socializing and learning new skills that he won’t pick up as an only child at home…but I […]