Mary Spangler

The Journey Ahead: Focusing On Health

January 23, 2019August 18, 2021 Mary Spangler 0 Comments perspective, physical health

Happy 2019! I hope you’re having a great start to this new year. And my, oh my, how quickly this first month of the year is already going. In my last post, I talked about some of the changes I’m going through. I have started my journey to a better self and better health and have met some challenges along the way. I was at my heaviest weight around October of last year. Since then, some things have come to my attention that I believe are related to that.

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The Journey Ahead

December 23, 2018August 17, 2021 Mary Spangler 0 Comments encouragement, physical health

This year has had many changes and challenges, and I never anticipated the journey ahead.

I had my second baby, and along with that came extra weight. I was lucky enough not to go through postpartum depression again, but with the ever-changing daily life and adjustment to having two small children, I wasn’t eating well and used food for stress relief, because, well…. being a stay-at-home parent, my options for stress relief are limited.

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Slow Down and Smell the Roses

November 23, 2018August 17, 2021 Mary Spangler 0 Comments holidays, parenting

It’s hard to believe we’re approaching the last month of 2018 already! This year has gone by so quickly that it almost seems as though it was just the beginning not so long ago. Sometimes, it makes me think we need to slow down a little.

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The Changing Season of Life

October 23, 2018August 13, 2021 Mary Spangler 0 Comments Military Life, seasons

When I think about autumn, I think about the colder days ahead of us. How summer has suddenly turned into chilly mornings and the leaves on the trees are beginning to change their shades and fall to the ground. Pumpkin everything is in season, and it’s hard to leave the house without being bundled up in a jacket or heavy sweater.

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Vacation All I Ever Wanted: Part 2

September 23, 2018August 13, 2021 Mary Spangler 0 Comments travel

If you’re anything like my military family, vacations seem to be few and far between. Maybe even nonexistent.

And if you’re anything like my military family, your “vacations” usually consist of going to visit family members whenever you have a chance, rather than going anywhere else. You can read more about my experience here.

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101 Things to do Before Your Kids Leave Home

August 23, 2018August 12, 2021 Mary Spangler 0 Comments military kids

I was recently browsing at the bookstore and found a book called, 101 Things You Should Do Before Your Kids Leave Home, by David Bordon and Tom Winters. I like to find new things to do with my kids, especially when it comes to a good way to make memories, so this book stood out to me.

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Vacation All I Ever Wanted

July 23, 2018August 11, 2021 Mary Spangler 1 Comment Military Life

If you’re anything like us, you often spend what extra leave time you might have visiting family. And, if you’re anything like us, you might have come to realize that pretty much all the leave your partner takes turns into”‘vacations” visiting your family.

Since my husband and I have the majority of our family within driving radius, we spend all our leave time, and now four-day vacations, visiting.

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Changes and Challenges

June 23, 2018August 11, 2021 Mary Spangler 0 Comments military kids, Military Life

When I think about what the future holds, the only phrase that comes to mind at the moment is Warrant School.

My husband has been planning to apply to become a warrant officer, and this year, he finally put in a packet to hopefully become part of the selection process. I’m partially excited, since he’s been talking about doing this for years now, but also partially terrified.

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Expanding Our Family

May 23, 2018August 10, 2021 Mary Spangler 0 Comments military kids, parenting

We welcomed our second child at the beginning of March, expanding our family by one more. I found my experience to be vastly different this time around than with my first son. It’s been interesting to reflect on both situations.