32 Reasons Why You’re Going to Rock This Deployment
I think that too often in the military community, we talk about how hard deployment can be, and then we say all kinds nice things to each other that don’t really mean too much. And hear me say, deployment IS hard. It IS tough. But it is not impossible (even when it seems like it […]
Just for Boo: A Halloween Care Package
If you’ve been a long-time reader, you know that I don’t post care packages until the recipient has opened them. I just don’t want to ruin the surprise inadvertently. That’s a small reason why this post is late since Halloween’s been over for (almost) a month. I’m just a tiny (TON) bit behind on this […]
11 New Year’s Care Packages
New Year’s was one of the hardest times for me when John was deployed. I could barely stand the excitement as New Year’s Eve signaled the single-digit countdown for his R&R to begin. Still, I sent him a care package for New Year’s because… well, why not? I’ve always loved New Year’s– another year, […]
4 Ways to Take Care of Yourself This Holiday Season
It can seem like the months of November into January are a tunnel– especially with a deployed loved one or being new after a PCS. So, I’m over at Operation In Touch again, sharing some self-care tips for this holiday season. What you do to take care of yourself when times are emotional and busy? […]
72 Healthy Foods for Care Packages
Updated 2021 Note: This article is meant for entertainment purposes only. Please consult a dietitian or doctor for specific advice that fits your specific situation. It’s so tempting to want to send unhealthy food– cookies, candy, you name it. (Guilty as charged!) When I was sending care packages to John while he was deployed, he […]
Single Skillet Sloppy Giuseppes
This post is sponsored by McCormick Skillet Sauces; however, all opinions, ideas, and goofy comments are entirely mine. I wasn’t expecting to like the recipe I created. I’m not a really big fan of meat, and I’m even less of a fan of sloppy joes. It goes back to the summer of my 9th grade […]
11 Unique Ways to Honor Veterans Every Day
I’m thrilled to be the featured blogger for Operation In Touch for the month of November. (Thrilled is an understatement, really.) After all, November is actually my favorite month of the entire year. Over on Operation In Touch, I’m sharing 11 ways that anyone (military, civilians, anyone!) can honor vets at any time of the […]
22 Christmas Care Packages Ideas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! (Or, it soon will be!) When John was deployed, I went a little overboard with care packages. My guess is that you probably are feeling the urge to go a little overboard, too. Jump start your holly jolly care package crafting with these Christmas care packages ideas, […]
7 Things MilSpouses and MilSOs Need to Get Over
Guys, I’m tired. In the paraphrased words of someone on Facebook, “Military spouses eat their own.” And when you look across the internet, it’s pretty clear to see why that statement rings so true. So this is a call to all of us– to get over ourselves. And then maybe, if we can do that, we […]
5 Tips for Career-Minded Military Spouses
Even before I married John and officially became a military spouse, I did something that most military spouses are familiar with: I became jobless. In fact, because of my contract, I ended up resigning from my teaching position months before our wedding– even though we only moved in together after we put a ring on it. […]
