Everything You Need for a Movie Care Package
Break out the candy and popcorn! It’s time for a movie care package! I’ve found tons of ideas– from general movie themes down to Disney, the Hunger Games, and Star Wars. I love the creativity in these amazing packages, and I hope you will too! Care Packages Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Jo, My Gosh!) Harry […]
How to Get Free Good Humor Ice Cream if You’re in Washington DC
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Good Humor. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. If you were in Downtown Washington DC yesterday, you might have noticed something a little bit… strange. Big-headed Presidents atop a double-decker bus, the Good Humor Man, and lots and […]
16 Milspouses Offer Advice for Military Brides
I put out the Jo, My Gosh! bat signal and asked for military spouses to offer their salient advice for new military brides. What would they say to them if they could? So many people responded with great insight, ideas, and advice! Planning the wedding “My best advice to military brides is to look into […]
7 Must-Read Books for Military Spouses This Summer
I am a huge, huge book nerd. Always have been. As an English teacher, I really enjoy sharing that passion with other people– students, friends, random strangers… Just kidding. Well, not really. I have given book recommendations to random strangers at bookstores before. Previously, I’ve given recommendations for the books to read for your military […]
20 Awesome Home Decorating Resources for Military Families
One of the hardest parts about military life (in my opinion, anyway) is moving every few years and having to make the next apartment or house home for however long you’ll be there. Add in the rules and regulations from your landlord or from the military along with a strict budget, and it can feel […]
Hitting the Deployment Wall: 9 Strategies to Help You Cope
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Unilever & Operation in Touch via MSB New Media. The opinions and text are all mine. When John was deployed, I found myself saying, “I can’t do this anymore” more than I care to admit. I couldn’t stand one more minute of deployment. I […]
Rustic Caramel Marshmallow Treat Layer Cake
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FireUpTheGrill #CollectiveBias As a kid, my home church always had a picnic during the summer. There was always a potluck and my mom always, always, always, brought marshmallow treats as our family’s contribution. Every year, she was always […]
Beat the Heat Care Package
Ashley, a new military spouse and care package creator, sent me this great package idea! She and her husband are experiencing their first deployment as a married couple. And Ashley’s got such a cute idea here! It’s perfect for summer or if your loved one is deployed to somewhere hot. This package isn’t just for […]
How to Make a Welcome Back Homecoming Basket
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ShareYourSummer #CollectiveBias #ad The entire year John was deployed, he talked about how much he couldn’t wait to be home– to wear clothes that truly felt clean, to take a shower in his own bathroom… He wanted to […]
Fruity Frozen Mini Trifles
This review was made possible by Mars and Blog Meets Brand. I was provided compensation to facilitate this post, but all opinions are 100% mine. If there’s one thing that’s awesome about summer, it’s spending more time outdoors… which means cooling off with ice cream! In fact, July is National Ice Cream Month, so let’s celebrate […]
