Prepare yourselves for a whole lot of book reviews. I only have three years of reading to eventually recap here. Read last week’s Recent Reads here. Book of Ages: The Life and Opinions of Jane Franklin by Jill Lepore This biography highlights the life of Jane Franklin, Ben Franklin’s only surviving sibling. She was an…
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How to get involved at a new duty station
I’ve mentioned this before, but I really think it’s important for military spouses to get involved at a new duty station. The military life can be isolating and lonely if you keep to yourself, and I know introverts can struggle with meeting new people. Putting yourself out there can result in lifelong friendships with a…
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2018 Amazon Prime Day deals
Most days, I feel like the only blogger who doesn’t shop at Nordstrom. I honestly can’t tell you the last time I set foot in one because we never live near them, so I’m not shopping the N-sale. But Amazon is my jam. Considering I joined Amazon in 2001, you think I would’ve hopped on…
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Recent reads – July 2018
It has been a hot minute (three years) since I posted a book review on the blog. I’ve definitely been reading, but my blogging game has not been the best. Since Prime Day is coming up (I’ll share some of the things I’m looking for there in another post), I wanted to review some of…
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The military spouse job search
The military life can move you all over the United States and the world. The military spouse job search poses some unique challenges for spouses who want to work at each duty station. I’ve worked at each of Mac’s five duty stations since we moved in together, so here are my tips for finding success…
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Keto snacks
Who out there is a snacker? Raises both hands. I also call myself a grazer because I tend to graze and eat small little snacks throughout the day. Snacks > meals. So I obviously love food. I pack a bunch of keto snacks every day to keep myself on track and to avoid the temptation…