I have been a domestic engineer for 6 years. I’d like to think I’m good at what I do, but some days I’m not so sure. Here are my… Top 10 Reasons Why I Won’t Be Nominated For Domestic Engineer of the Year 10) Some days “making the beds” means using the comforter to hide the […] Read more…
Trading Sneakers for Skirts
I have a full-time job. But future employers won’t find it on my resume, and my current employers won’t give me recommendations. I earn no salary, and I don’t get sick days. If I’m lucky, I’m allowed vacation days, but I have to bring my work with me. The job requires no formal education, no background […] Read more…
Check Out My New Look!
Notice anything different? Thanks to Mrs. Muffins, I got myself a makeover! I’m beyond thrilled. So if you’re in the market for a new blog design, run don’t walk to Mrs. Muffins. She’s absolutely amazing! (She has an awesome blog too!) I have a new button, so if you have my old one on your blog, […] Read more…
Communication Breakdown
My latest post for Blue Star Families: Communication Breakdown Communication during deployments has come a long way. I feel spoiled when I think about my fellow military spouses of a generation ago who didn’t have the luxury of the technological advances we have today. Nowadays, we have email, Skype, Facebook, and blogs. Even letters and […] Read more…
Top 10 Reasons Why I Love My Husband
Yes, I realize this is one of my cheesier Top 10 lists. But my 10th wedding anniversary is this week, and my husband is not here to celebrate with me. So I think I have the right to be cheesy! Here are my… Top 10 Reasons Why I Love My Husband 10) He can fix […] Read more…
Memorial Day
“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.” ~George Washington What do you think of when you think about Memorial Day? Do you think of enjoying a 3-day weekend? […] Read more…
