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Month: September 2017

— Tutorials —

21 Halloween Costumes for Sisters

September 28, 2017
coordinating Halloween Costumes for sisters

Halloween, as a mom, is all about dressing up the kids! I love the idea of coordinating family costumes. You know the ones I’m talking about…those adorable families you see all over social media. Where the whole family dresses up like the Mario Bros. clan or the cast of their favorite movie.  Some people think… Read More 21 Halloween Costumes for Sisters

— Fort Bragg, North Carolina —

Where to Pick Apples Near Fort Bragg, NC

September 26, 2017
Pick Apples Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Growing up in Florida, I’ve seen my share of orange groves, but never an apple orchard. Those are things of mountains and cool weather, both of which, I know nothing about. Since we are now living in the mountain-y state of North Carolina, I decided that we HAD to pick apples this fall!   Unfortunately,… Read More Where to Pick Apples Near Fort Bragg, NC

— Care Packages, Military Life, Tutorials —

How to Wrap the Inside of a Box to Make the Coolest Care Package Ever!

September 21, 2017
how to wrap the inside of a box to make the coolest care packages ever

This step-by-step tutorial teaches you the easiest way to wrap the inside of a box to make the coolest care packages ever!… Read More How to Wrap the Inside of a Box to Make the Coolest Care Package Ever!

— Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Travel —

Our Afternoon in Real-Life Mayberry

September 14, 2017
our visit to Mount Airy North Carolina the real life Mayberry

Ever felt like you were born in the wrong decade? Like you were made for simpler times, when life moved at a slower pace, neighbors were friendly, and everything was black and white? Well, you can step back into the 1960s and right into Mayberry when you visit the charming North Carolina town of Mount… Read More Our Afternoon in Real-Life Mayberry

— Deployment, Military Life, Projects, Tutorials —

How to Make a Deployment Wall

September 10, 2017
how to make a deployment wall, deployment bucket list ideas

Although “make a deployment wall” was number 86 on my Deployment Bucket List, it was the very first item that I completed! The girls and I were excited about making it and couldn’t wait to get started. Before getting started, I googled ‘deployment wall’ images and looked on Pinterest for inspiration. And though I found all kinds of… Read More How to Make a Deployment Wall

— Tutorials —

How to Prepare for a Hurricane: Most Thorough List Ever

September 7, 2017
a list of things to do to prepare for a hurricane

Stores sold out of bottled water? Can’t find enough gas to power a go-kart? There must be a hurricane brewing! Born and raised in the panhandle of Florida, hurricanes have been a part of my life since I can remember. So, it blows my mind (no pun intended) when people say they don’t know what… Read More How to Prepare for a Hurricane: Most Thorough List Ever

— Fort Bragg, North Carolina —

Where to Swim Near Fort Bragg: White Lake Edition

September 4, 2017
swimming at White Lake in North Carolina

One of the first things many military wives do after getting orders to a new duty station is look up things to do there. No one likes to sit around bored and after the cost of moving, there’s not always much money to be spent on entertainment. Thankfully, one of the best free/cheap summer activities… Read More Where to Swim Near Fort Bragg: White Lake Edition

— Deployment, Military Life, Tutorials —

How to Make a Deployment Bucket List

September 1, 2017
deployment bucket list ideas

Type the phrase “what to do during deployment” into Google and tons interesting ideas pop up. There are lists of self-improvement ideas, advice on what to expect, and things to do to stay busy. It’s no wonder that many military spouses make a deployment bucket list. Some spouses don’t make an actual list, as much… Read More How to Make a Deployment Bucket List

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Army wife, displaced Floridian, connoisseur of lists, avid DIY-er, amateur traveler, and mom to 2 spunky girls. This blog is dedicated to helping military spouses find their way through this chaos we call life.

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