We woke up early around 4 a.m., Friday morning in our Indiana farmhouse. We threw on our most comfortable clothing and packed our last-minute essentials. My mom picked us up and drove us the hour to Indianapolis. It was still dark as the planes landed and took off, engines roaring. We unloaded the car filled to the brim with all our luggage, hugged goodbyes, and entered the airport. Travis and I checked our luggage -- two bags each. We tried to change our tickets so we could sit together, but there were no more seats available next to each other. We quickly grabbed breakfast -- Qdoba for Continue Reading
Why I’ve Been Busy the Last 3 Weeks
Guys, I'm sorry. I usually post 3 times a week, and last week I only posted once. Sorry folks. I may have let you down. However, as much as I love this place I can call my own on the interwebs, as much as I love seeing my readers grow, there are more important things. One of those things is my husband. My marriage. As you know, he's been living in South Korea this year. We hadn't seen each other in around 6 months, and to be honest with you I was so over it. I felt done. So it was very much needed when he finally came home. In October, Travis came home to visit for about three Continue Reading
The Best Countdown App
Going through a deployment? Is your wedding day coming up? Whatever it is you're counting down, finding the best countdown app is a must! Countdown apps can make counting the days easier and more fun. It may even make the days go faster! I've been counting down the days until my husband comes home. I'm so glad that his date to move back to the states was moved up so that I could change my countdown and skip a bunch of days! I've been looking at all the countdown apps out there, and I think I've found some of the very best ones. Choose which one works best for you and your events! Find the Continue Reading
Things to Do in Bali
While my husband, Travis, has been living in South Korea, he has been able to visit a few new places. One of those places was Bali, Indonesia where he spent a few days exploring. He has given me a list of places he went and things he did, so I can share with you a great list of things to do in Bali. Travis' Recommendations Lumbung Sari House of Coffee Sit in your own personal bungalow right on the water as they bring you 15 different flavors of coffee and tea. I am not a huge coffee and tea drinker, but these were so good! Plus, after I finished drinking them all, I felt like I could Continue Reading
Fun Things to Do in NYC
I recently spent a long weekend in New York City visiting two of my very best friends. I've come up with this list from the help of my friend who lives there of fun things to do in NYC. Many of these things are cheap or even free. Fun Things to Do in NYC Take the Staten Island ferry (for free) to see a great view of the Statue of Liberty, the Manhattan skyline, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Walk the Brooklyn Bridge. Take a stroll through Central Park. You can rent a row boat there too. See a Broadway play -- if you get there early and wait in line, you can get rush tickets usually Continue Reading
6 Things You Can Learn From Deployment
Today, we have another guest blogger -- Pam from The Coastie Couple. Take it away Pam! Hey guys! I'm Pam and I'm here today to share a few of the things I've learned from deployment with you. We've been through so many deployments in our three years together that I've lost count at this point. Are we on number five or number six? Deployments are never easy, but I have learned quite a few things from them. I thought it'd be fun to share some of those with you today. Check Out These Things You Can Learn From Deployment 1. Your friends are going to mean more to you now than ever before. I Continue Reading
On Being an Older Enlisted Spouse
Hello friends. I'll be taking a little blogging break, so I've gathered some blogging friends to guest post here. I wouldn't want ya'll to not have anything to read! My first guest post comes from Julie at Soldier's Wife, Crazy Life. I was 26 years old when my husband re-joined the Army. He went in as an E3 at age 30. A few months later, he promoted to an E4 and that is how he spent the rest of his time as an active duty soldier. A lot of people join the military at a younger age, 18-20 years old. Their spouses are young too. They work their way through the ranks and can make it to E5 Continue Reading
“Blue Without You” Care Package
I had so much fun making a baseball-themed care package and a Fourth of July care package for Travis while he lives in South Korea. I've been looking forward to the next box I could send. I definitely miss Travis -- like a lot. So this care package seemed perfect. I really have been feeling blue without my hubby! When you open the box, it says "I'm so BLUE ... without YOU!" It's really simple to decorate and fill this box. I used blue scrapbook paper to cover the box and white sticker letters for the phrase. I included two blue ribbon bows to add a little something extra and fun to the Continue Reading
Uplifting & Strengthening Playlist to Overcome Deployment
This is my first time away from Travis for so long. It's been hard for sure. Although, this isn't technically a deployment -- the separation and lack of communication makes it feel like one sometimes. One of the ways I am getting through these months is through uplifting and strengthening music. Listening to certain music can change my mood and attitude. I think this playlist for deployment can help you overcome and feel strong. This list of more than 60 songs has many different genres of music, so you are sure to find something you like! Add these songs to your playlist for Continue Reading
30+ Signs You’re An Anderson University Raven
Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana, was my home from 2007-2011. It will forever be a special place in my heart. Did you go to AU? You know you went to Anderson University when... 1. You've been sledding at Shady Side Park. 2. You know Ivanhoe's is the best place to get ice cream, and it's worth the drive. 3. You'd rather go to Deluxe Donuts late at night than a frat party. 4. You don't bother going to the football games because you know your team is going to lose, but if you do go it's for the drummers from third floor Dunn. 5. You only stay friends with one person from Continue Reading
Great Food in Dallas Fort Worth
I recently got home from a trip to Dallas Fort Worth, Texas. We had a great time, and one of my favorite parts of visiting a new area is trying new restaurants and great food. Are you visiting the Dallas Fort Worth area? Or perhaps you live there? Check out this list of great food in the Lone Star state. Here are my favorite restaurants from the Dallas Fort Worth area: Katy Trail Icehouse -- the food was amazing and the atmosphere was so enchanting. This restaurants is outside with picnic tables and lights strung through the trees. It's right next to a running trail. Dogs are Continue Reading
Things to Do in Dallas Fort Worth
Have I mentioned this is my year of traveling? I hope I have lots of years of traveling, but this feels like my first big "let's see how many places I can go" year. I've been to South Carolina, Korea, Hawaii, Tennessee, and Florida so far this year. Plus, I've lived in Georgia and Indiana. I've drove through even more states! In fact, I've visited three new states I've never been to -- Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma. I went through those states during my trip to Texas. It's kind of random how I ended up going to Texas, but I jumped on the chance to take a trip down there. We went to the Continue Reading
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