The more I get to know the military community around me, the more I see that there’s a significant divide between military and civilian families.
Monthly Archives: January 2016
The Modern Military Relationship
Recently, I came across a post on one of my favorite blogs, A Semi-Delicate Balance. The post discusses the many ways in which the modern military spouse is changing the game, along with the introduction of the book: Modern Military Spouse: The Ultimate Military Life Guide for New Spouses and Significant Others by J.D Collins, LaurenContinue reading “The Modern Military Relationship”
The Dreaded Fitness Plateau: 4 Ways to Conquer The Slump
We’ve all faced it a time or two: the dreaded fitness plateau. For those of you who are just getting into fitness and have yet to experience this, a plateau is like hitting a wall. You’re stuck, and you don’t feel like you’re improving but you’re not getting worse either.
Celebrating Our Five-Year Anniversary
This past Saturday, Kyle and I celebrated five full, beautiful years of being together. Five years of so much love, patience, and kindness, that I often look back and get lost in how much has happened. We have been through so many amazing experiences and changes, all wrapped into the twists and turns of my favorite loveContinue reading “Celebrating Our Five-Year Anniversary”
My Military Life Bucket List
In the past 2.5 years of being a “military couple”, we have gotten to experience some incredible things. Military life is by no means glorious, but there are so many opportunities that some people would never be able to experience. And it’s only the beginning!
6 Habits to Eliminate From Your Relationship
As the New Year begins, we all go through the process of self evaluation. The main focus is usually looking for what we need to improve in our lives. The one thing that should always be at the top of that list is your relationship.
Push Your Resolutions Past The New Year
Most days, I walk into the gym around 8-9am and see the usual people scattered throughout. But at the beginning of January it’s a whole new scene.
Beauty Haul 101: Date Night Ready
1. | Healing Body Lotion 2. | Miss Dior Perfume 3. | Bath & Body Vitamin E Overnight Serum 4. | Pore Care Red Wine Mask 5. | Crest 3D White 1hr Express Strips 6. | Argan Magic Hair Oil In any relationship, it’s difficult to find time for just the two of you. InContinue reading “Beauty Haul 101: Date Night Ready”
To The Girl Who Reminded Me That I’m “Just” a Girlfriend
Throughout the military community, I’ve met so many wonderful people. I’ve met people who are far more supportive, encouraging, and understanding than anyone I had in my life previously.
8 Places You Can Only Find in New England
Yes it’s true, I was born and raised in a cold, beautiful, “wild” place, known as New England. Full of eccentric Boston sports-lovers and the home of the “masshole”, it has become one of my favorite places.