We PCS every two to three years. We handle deployments and TDYs like a boss. We say goodbye to old friends, and welcome new friends. We shop at the commissary and PX. We enter a gate to get to our jobs and sometimes our homes. We are strong. We are resilient. We are the military community. And military life, although rewarding, can be hard. It can be knock-you-on-your-feet hard. On those days -- or let's face it, sometimes months -- a small act of kindness can mean so much. One simple act of kindness can be the hand that helps you stand back up. There have been plenty of times in my three Continue Reading
Things to Do Near Fort Leonard Wood
Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri is often referred to as Fort Lost in the Woods because it seems to be out in the middle of nowhere. For people who are used to city life, this duty station can be a big change. It can definitely feel like there's not much around. But Travis and I both feel like every duty station is what you make of it. You can PCS and be totally depressed ... or you can have a good attitude and find new adventures -- even while lost in the woods! Travis and I have only been stationed at Fort Leonard Wood for five months, but we have already found a ton of fun things to do! Continue Reading
Life Lately: PCS Change
We had originally wanted to stay at Fort Leonard Wood after my husband's five-month course was finished. We wanted to stay because this is the closest we've been to family -- only five hours from mine, and seven hours from his. We wanted to stay because I was pregnant, and we wanted to be close to family for the pregnancy and birth of our first child. As many of you know, we lost that baby as we PCSed here. That didn't change our desire to stay put though. Our top two choices were staying here at FLW or moving to Fort Knox, as it would also be a close option. We made our list, sent it off Continue Reading
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
A greeting card with a gift card tucked inside -- that's what a I get my dad for Father's Day every single year. Although I know he uses the gift cards and appreciates the gift, I don't feel like I'm being very thoughtful or creative. Buying gifts for my dad is just hard. I know my dad enjoys mowing the lawn and working with tools. He loves washing his truck and watching the same movie a million times. But as far as things he would like as a gift? I'm just not sure. Not sure what he already has. Not sure what he'll actually use. Perhaps you are in the same boat. Is your dad tough to buy Continue Reading
How to Find a Church After a PCS
Military life means a whole lot of moving. A PCS is a Permanent Change of Station, or in other words a move. Most military members and their families move every two to three years. As a military spouse, I have now moved three times in three years, and at the end of the month we're supposed to be moving again. All this moving can make it hard to find a community and a church home. I think finding a church that suits me is really difficult, and to be honest I never enjoy the search. It's hard to know on your first visit if it's the right church for you and your family. And since church only Continue Reading
Q&A with Tiffany – May
A friend of mine named Jessica who blogs at Keeping Up with Joneses was recently nominated for an award where she had to answer some questions about herself on her blog and then come up with other questions to ask other bloggers. Jessica chose my blog, as well as four others, to answer these questions she came up with. Today, I thought I would answer those questions as a way for you all to get to know me a little better. It's a Q&A with me! Q&A Time 1. Why did you start your blog? I started my blog back in 2012 when Travis and I were broke up. I had been blogging on a Wordpress.com Continue Reading
Life Lately: Promotion & PCS
I thought I'd do a post just updating ya'll on our life lately. We've had a couple big things happening here in our military life. First of all, my husband was recently promoted. I was so proud standing up there with him during the ceremony. He works hard and definitely deserves this promotion. It's a little strange that Travis is now a captain. I remember when we first got married and I would meet a captain or his wife. Travis' boss was a captain. I needed to call him sir and his wife ma'am. And now I'm the ma'am. And that's weird. I still feel like a total newbie, to be Continue Reading
Things to Do in Springfield, MO
I love living near Springfield while here at Fort Leonard Wood. Springfield has everything I could want. Target, anyone? And my all-time favorite -- Hobby Lobby! There is a ton of shopping in Springfield, but there is also lots of other fun things to do there. Today, I'm sharing some of the fun things available to do in Springfield, Missouri. Things to Do in Springfield Wild Animal Safari We went to the Wild Animal Safari with some friends and had so much fun. We took the bus tour so that we could feed the animals. The bus driver was really great at making sure everyone got a Continue Reading
Things to Do in St. Louis
A lot of people make fun of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. It has the nickname Fort Lost in the Woods, because it's out in the middle of nowhere. People will often say there's nothing to do here, but I disagree. Travis and I have been so busy doing lots of fun activities every weekend. The biggest city in this state is a mere two hours away. We have spent some time in St. Louis, and probably aren't finished with this city. It's perfect for a weekend getaway! For anyone else planning a trip to St. Louis, I've compiled a list of things to do there! Our Favorite Things to Do in St. Continue Reading
A Letter to My Fight Club
While Travis was stationed in Korea, I lived back in Indiana near family in a big, old farmhouse we bought. That house could get lonely. It saw a lot of tears. But one thing that got me through that year was my Bible study. There were five of us. Two girls who are my cousins but are a lot like sisters to me since we grew up together. One girl who married into the family and is now my official cousin. And one girl who is about to marry my brother and become family. Aubree. Morgan. Caitlyn. Kendall. and me. We started a Bible study at my house every week. To be honest with you, I can't Continue Reading
The Best Tool for PCS Season
PCS season is upon us. Before we know it, military families will begin moving all over the country and world. Where are you headed? Travis and I will be PCSing (that means moving for you civilians out there) in July, but we aren't announcing yet where we are going. We want to make sure it's official first. Although, is anything ever a for sure in the military? As soon as you find out your PCSing, everyone begins to research about the new area. We want to find the best house or apartment for our families. We have to decide whether to live on or off post. We want to know things about Continue Reading
Our Favorite Road Trip Snacks
Travis and I love traveling. When we lived in Georgia, we were exploring the area like crazy. Now, that we are here in Missouri, we love to explore too. We have a huge list of places we want to visit nearby and things we want to do in the next couple months. We've already took the two-hour trip to Branson, and soon we'll be heading to St. Louis. Our weekends are filling up quick! We love going on road trips together. I especially love it because it means uninterrupted quality time with my husband where he can't be distracted by TV or his cell phone. I love our deep discussions in the truck Continue Reading
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