A day or two before my husband left for basic, we were driving around to members of his family (and mine) so he could say his goodbyes. I was 38 weeks pregnant and it was June. We were driving down the road and I burst into tears. My husband looked at me and asked, “Are…
Archives for August 2016
The Secret To Rocking Your Next PCS
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT. All opinions are 100% mine. PCS season usually brings a wide range of emotion for a lot of people. Saying goodbye to friends, the stress of packing, wondering if you will fit in at your new location. There isn’t much that’s “easy” about it….
Military Moving Struggles: Moving Tips And Storage Recommendations
This is a guest post written by Robert Barrett When a main member of the family joins the military, it can affect everyone involved. While it’s a great honor to serve in the military, it can mean relocation for the family on a regular basis. With assignments and deployments regularly creeping up without much notice,…
Income & Growth Report For July 2016
The second month is over and I’m happy to report that I’ve had a pretty productive one. I doubled the income from last month and tripled my page views. The reason I started the income and growth reports after my relaunch is that I wanted to provide some insight to a new blog for other new bloggers….
The Ultimate Hack For Making Extra Money As a Military Family
This is a sponsored post. All opinions and experiences shared are 100% mine. A couple of months ago, it was particularly tough financially. Unexpected expenses kept popping up that we hadn’t planned on or budgeted for. I never really knew the limitations of a military salary until then. Especially since my husband is just starting…
The Power Of Positivity In Letters To Boot Camp
…I’m so frustrated. Yesterday I had a meltdown. I just miss you so much. Most days I’m okay and I can focus on us being together soon. I don’t want you to feel bad- I’m okay. Some days are just harder than others. Yesterday was one of those harder days… This was part of my…





