Household 6
Household 6
Slow Down and Smell the Roses
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.
Just Sincerely and Honestly: Thank You
Happy November! This is one of my most thankful ones yet. I am so grateful for November this year. Especially today, November 3rd.
Today is my one year anniversary of my first “Blog Day!” Blog Day! gets its own exclamation point, not just that sentence overall. You know, because you can’t say, “blog day,” without emotion. That would just be wrong.
Blog Day! is the third of every month for me–the day that these words I am writing get pushed out and shared with an audience.
November, 3, 2017 marks the day my writing published on AWN for the very first time. I dubbed the day Blog Day! and over the past year my little personal holiday has never disappointed me.
I just can’t help it. I am absolutely stoked to have this opportunity. So, I’d like to say thank you. Thanks for the chance, for this moment, and this creative outlet. Thanks for this connection to anyone who may have enjoyed any of the over 12,000 words I’ve written over this past year. I wrote them for you, and I wrote them for me!
How to Spruce Up Your Entryway for Fall
Fall is in full swing! Your neighborhood might not feel like autumn, though. Seriously, at Fort Bragg the forecast is in the 80’s for as far as I can see! But don’t let a toasty forecast stop you from getting in the spirit with these easy decorating tips. You can decorate no matter where in the world you are…regardless of whether you rent or own your place.
To All the Military Mamas
To all the Military Mamas taking motherhood “on the road” every two years, this post is for you.
Loss and Grief
My name is Elisa, I’m the oldest granddaughter on my father’s side of the family. Two years ago today, my beloved Nana passed away. Life, as I’d always known it to be, was forever changed. The relationship she and I shared was incredibly special and unique.
I miss her fiercely.
18 Books To Fall Into This Autumn
Autumn is my favorite time of year to read a book. A hot drink, fuzzy blanket, and diving into the pages is really all I need. If you’re looking for a new book to read that may relate to military life, here are a few books for you to try. They span a variety of genres, so there is something for almost everyone. You can find them wherever books are sold.
Training for the Deployment “Marathon”
Well, my friends, in the musical words of Whitesnake: “Here I go again.” Yep. It’s almost deployment go-time. (Feel free to audibly boo and hiss with me.)
But, as with all challenges in military spouse life, there is good news. Although this will be our first deployment with two kids, this isn’t our first deployment rodeo (Whew!). Of course, my brain has been cranked at full speed the last few weeks as we get ready for departure, and as I was running the other day, I realized that all this prep was like training for a marathon.
Strong Bonds Can Lead to a Stronger Marriage
If you’ve been a military spouse for a few years, you’ve probably heard about Strong Bonds retreats offered by your installation’s Religious Services Organization. If you’re newer to the milspouse life, then this may be new for you. No matter how long you’ve been married to your service member, if you can attend a Strong Bonds retreat, I highly recommend it.
My husband and I attended our first Strong Bonds retreat in August. It was such a great experience for us. We both went into the retreat hoping we could learn something, despite not having any glaring issues in our relationship.
But we did learn how to connect better.
7 Tips to Get Organized for a New School Year
If you PCS’d this year like we did, then you aren’t only sending your children off for their next level of education, but you’re sending them off to a new school, with new friends, and new teachers all while you’re trying to get settled into your new home. When you think about it like that, it seems a little crazy to manage! There’s no need to worry. I’m sharing a seven tips to get organized for a new school year.