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.
Mother’s Day care package ideas to let your mom know that you are thinking of her on this special day no matter how far apart you are!… Read More 7 Mother’s Day Care Package Ideas
This Fort Hood Bucket List is a Texas-sized list of things to do while you’re stationed there! You’ll never have a reason to be bored!… Read More The Ultimate Fort Hood and Texas Bucket List
South of the Border is an iconic I-95 roadside attraction and there is so much to do when you stop to see Pedro!… Read More South of the Border: An Iconic I-95 Roadside Attraction
These 5 Fort Bragg swimming holes kept our summers in North Carolina cool and fun! Check them out if you’re in the area.… Read More 5 of Our Favorite Fort Bragg Swimming Holes
Looking for a cheap and unique date day idea at Fort Bragg? Check out the Raleigh Market for shopping, food, and fun!… Read More Cheap and Quirky Date Idea: The Raleigh Market
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
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
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
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
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