The thoughts currently running through my head: I should be doing so many other things right now… running or trying to finish my book or practicing yoga or going to fitness classes. I should be looking for a full-time job and contributing more to our household income! I should be busy and moving and cleaning…
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Minimalism for Military Families
There is a very clear and obvious advantage to embracing a minimalist lifestyle if you are a military family. Every time you PCS, you’re packing up your entire life and toting it across the country (sometimes the world) with you. The less you have, the less you have to worry about. Bedding and towels. Keep…
Leaving the Place I Love: Why it’s Ok to Move On and Move Away
I love to travel. I love to explore and see new places. Already this year, I’ve been to Mexico (twice), San Francisco (twice), Chicago, and all over Michigan. My husband and I have often dreamed of all the amazing places we might someday live, and now suddenly those dreams are happening. Brett joined the Navy,…
8 Tips for Moving Across the Country… WITH PETS!
In 2013, Brett and I shipped most of our worldly belongings in a U-Box (U-Haul’s version of a POD), packed up our two-door Pontiac, and spent a week camping across the country from Michigan to our new home in Arizona. It was quite an adventure and we enjoyed taking our time and seeing as much…
Bootcamp: What to Expect as the Spouse of a New Service Member
*Note: I use pronouns like “him” when referring to a new service member in this post. I understand that there may also be spouses of female recruits reading this, and am only defaulting to male pronouns to keep things simple and because it reflects my personal experience. You lady sailors are badass and so are…