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Category: Military Life

I have been married to the military for almost 10 years. And in those 10 long and lovely years, there is only one thing that I can tell you with 100% certainty – and that is military life is HARD.

At times, this life is hard, lonely, and 10 times more difficult than it has to be. But it’s also beautiful and awesome and full of moments so happy they make you cry with pure, unadulterated joy.

Here is where I give advice about things I’ve learned along the way that make military life a little more enjoyable. From tips for making it through deployment and long-distance relationships to care package ideas to things to do at our current duty station, I am sharing everything I know.

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— Fort Hood, Texas —

3 Things You Should Know Before You Hike to Gorman Falls in Texas

February 15, 2021
Hiking in Texas

We busted through Colorado Bend State Park armed with 2 kids and a glass of sweet tea. Completely unprepared, but Gorman Falls was beautiful!… Read More 3 Things You Should Know Before You Hike to Gorman Falls in Texas

— Care Packages, Military Life —

Housewarming Care Package Ideas

November 9, 2020
Housewarming Care Package Ideas

Covid prevented a housewarming party, so I sent my sister a housewarming care package instead! And it turned out so cute!… Read More Housewarming Care Package Ideas

— Fort Bragg, Military Life —

Pros and Cons of Being Stationed at Fort Bragg

November 2, 2020
view from Raven Rock State Park North Carolina

People ask all the time how we liked our North Carolina assignment. So, I made a list of the pros and cons of Fort Bragg!… Read More Pros and Cons of Being Stationed at Fort Bragg

— Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Travel —

Millstone Creek Orchards: Apple Pickin’ Near Fort Bragg, NC

September 21, 2020
Apple pickin' near Fort Bragg at Millstone Creek Orchards.

We had such a fun day at Millstone Creek Orchards! It’s only an hour drive from Fort Bragg and is the perfect way to spend a fall afternoon. … Read More Millstone Creek Orchards: Apple Pickin’ Near Fort Bragg, NC

— Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Travel —

5 Quirky Things to Look For in Fayetteville, NC

September 7, 2020

Since moving to Fort Bragg, we have noticed a few quirky things in Fayetteville that I’ve never seen anywhere else!… Read More 5 Quirky Things to Look For in Fayetteville, NC

— Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Travel —

Our Visit to the American Tobacco Campus

August 31, 2020
Our Visit the the American Tobacco Campus | Finding Mandee

The American Tobacco Campus/old Lucky Strike factory is one of the coolest hangouts in North Carolina! We couldn’t miss our chance to visit!… Read More Our Visit to the American Tobacco Campus

— Care Packages, Military Life —

7 Summer Care Package Ideas

August 24, 2020
7 Fun Summer Care Package Ideas

Any time is a good time to send a long-distance loved one a package! Here are 7 summer care package ideas sure to make anyone smile!… Read More 7 Summer Care Package Ideas

— Military Life, Personal —

The PCS Purge: How Our House Lost Nearly 400 Pounds!

August 17, 2020
PCS Purge

Don’t want to go over the maximum household goods shipment weight? It’s time for a PCS Purge! Here’s how our house lost nearly 400 pounds!… Read More The PCS Purge: How Our House Lost Nearly 400 Pounds!

— Personal, Projects —

How I Organized 12 Years of Family Pictures

August 10, 2020
How to Organize Thousands of Pictures

During our Covid lock down, I was able to organize 12 years of family pictures! Here’s how I brought order to thousands of memories.… Read More How I Organized 12 Years of Family Pictures

— Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Travel —

Seeing the USS North Carolina

August 3, 2020
Our Visit to the USS North Carolina in Wilmington | Finding Mandee

We visited the USS North Carolina during this pandemic and had so much fun! It was a great social distancing activity that taught us a lot!… Read More Seeing the USS North Carolina

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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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