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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.
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Maybe you recently PCS’d, and the idea of bundling your family into a vehicle again gives you hives. Or maybe it isn’t your family’s turn for a PCS this summer, but your budget doesn’t allow for too much travel, your spouse is deployed, or you simply would rather explore more of the area where you’re stationed. Whatever the reason, if your version of a family summer vacation this year means staying put at home, a “staycation,” then make the most of a relaxing week or two while preventing your kids from defaulting into the, “I’m bored!” mode!
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School is out later this week for my son. This morning, he and I got in a bit of an argument, and after he got on the school bus, I thought to myself, “We’re going to drive each other crazy this summer.”
Summer’s more relaxed schedule can cause the familiar, “I’m bored” cry from the children in your home. Never fear. I have some weapons in my arsenal to help you look forward to summer break! Balancing my part-time work-from-home schedule with a 7-year-old and a wide open schedule (and a number of weeks where my husband will be long gone with the military) can be intimidating.
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October is always a fun time of year for me. Within the last few years, I have started to consider the beginning of October the beginning of Halloween, rather than the holiday just being the last day of the month.
I know some people might find that silly, but I find that October, and Halloween in particular, means the start of fall—cooler days, warm drinks, and the family times and holidays that soon follow.
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ife is all about the seasons, and some seasons, like winter, seem to last forever.
Sorry if that sounded kind of corny or slightly cliche, but from where I’m sitting, it’s true—especially for military spouses.
We have seasons of joy. We have seasons of pain. We have seasons of hopeful anticipation. Of disappointment. Of frustration. Encouragement. Waiting. Challenge. Victory.
Yes, it’s all about the seasons.
Sometimes we have a season of “winter” that seems to last forever.
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As someone who has always had some sort of seasonal depression in the darker months, even before my diagnosis of Postpartum Depression after each daughter, February has always been one of my least favorite months.
This year, it’s month four of a deployment that will be somewhere between eight and 12 months long (it’s still anybody’s guess), and the end of my homebody tendencies because travel season starts back up for my job.
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The beach is possibly my favorite place in the world to read. Crashing waves, bright sun, and the smell of sunscreen and sea air make the beach ideal for some pleasure reading.
If you’re going to the beach (or the pool!) this summer, make sure to pack these five great reads in your bag:
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Now that it’s finally starting to get cold here, I want nothing more than to sit on my couch with a mug of hot chocolate, two or three blankets, and a book. With the weather getting nastier, now is the perfect time to really sink your teeth into some good winter reads.
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Nowadays, we’re doing everything we can to save money on our bills, especially our monthly utility costs that can skyrocket during both winter and summer months, in most cases. When it comes to saving electricity, many Americans are switching to more energy-efficient LED bulbs, which can last a whopping 25 times longer than traditional bulbs and use 75% less energy, according to the energy.gov website.
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