Sometimes the hardest part about being in this lifestyle is simply the lack of clarification. Everything has a symbol, acronym, or hidden lingo that is far from obvious for the rest of us.
Author Archives: Amanda N
How To Dress Your Best At a Military Ball
Each year, many spouses, fiances, and girlfriends get anxious for one very special event: The Military Ball. It’s a very exciting and proud moment to be in attendance, and it’s a rare, once-a-year occasion where we can celebrate their accomplishments with everyone present. From what to wear to how to act, the military ball sets aContinue reading “How To Dress Your Best At a Military Ball”
Five Fun Runs That Donate to Our MilitaryÂ
A great way to stay fit and involved is to find some road races/5k’s that donate to your favorite cause. So many people are intimidated by the term “race”, but I’ve done a couple of these and trust me, you don’t notice that part of it. The only thing you’ll be paying attention to forContinue reading “Five Fun Runs That Donate to Our Military “
How To Make The Most Out Of Those Pre-Deployment Days
Separation in the military happens more often than we’d like, and is not always due to deployment. Whether your loved one is leaving for BMT, MOS School, deployment, or training, one thing that helps you keep your mind off of it is planning some fun activities.
Five Great Benefits for Military Couples
Military life is.. complicated. And navigating the various benefits that you and your spouse qualify for can be much the same. I’ve rounded up the key benefits, from discounts to services, that help us make the most of it. VA If you’re looking to buy a home, explore the options of a VA loan versus aContinue reading “Five Great Benefits for Military Couples”
Fall Makeup: Wedding Edition
This summer/fall it seems that everyone I know is getting married. And this weekend, my beautiful cousin Brittany is marrying the love of her life, Tyler. As I was packing yesterday to travel down and celebrate with them, I started to review my wedding makeup look.
Mini Vacation Recap
Ok, so maybe it wasn’t a real vacation. But a girl can pretend!
15 Facts About Me
 One of my personal resolutions is to let people in a little more. I want to learn how to share more about myself, and just be more open overall. For those of you who are just starting to read my blog, and those who are new to blogging yourselves, I wanted to share some infoContinue reading “15 Facts About Me”
A Year of Change
Yesterday was our “big” moving day, and despite the monsoon we were having, we got it all done! I didn’t realize how many things we had until the 5th trip to the storage unit, seeing our cars filled to the ceiling each time. My conclusion of the day: moving sucks.
Becoming A Better Runner
Running is something that so many of us want to be good at. But it’s hard. I’ll be the first to say that I’m not an expert on running, or fitness as a whole. I have been a “runner” for my entire life, but it has always been a mental and physical challenge. I push myselfContinue reading “Becoming A Better Runner”
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