Life is hard enough on its own but when you add the pressures of society on top of it, then it becomes almost impossible. In today’s society, there are so many standards and unspoken rules of how a wife, mother, even military spouse should act. It’s the age of Pinterest, where everything is perfect. Trying to hold yourself to all of those standards can drive you mad. I recently ... Read More
How To Make A Healthy Breakfast Sandwich
I am a sucker for a good breakfast sandwich. Seriously, I could have one every single day and not get tired of them. When we lived in Georgia I would stop before work and get one daily. Now that I am living in Europe, that's not really possible so I decided to make my own. Since it was all on me, I decided to make a healthy breakfast sandwich. I had no idea what a hit they ... Read More
Month of the Military Child – Celebrating Their Sacrifices & Achievements
April is the month of the military child. It’s the month that we dedicate to recognizing the sacrifices that these amazing kids make each day. So often we fail to realize that military children are serving right along with their parent. When the house is packed and we are sent off to another duty station, our kids are forced to start over again. This isn't just once or twice in ... Read More
Easter Craft for the Kids – Fun & Easy
Keeping the kids occupied during spring break can be a very difficult task. It's even harder when the break is TWO WEEKS long! Yep, you read that right. My kids are out of school for two whole weeks. If I don't keep them occupied they will drive me crazy. Easter is coming up so I decided they could craft something for me to hang up in the house. The best part is I already had ... Read More
Running For A Cause – Overcoming Anorexia and Moving Forward
I am not one of those people who enjoys working out. I don't look forward to getting that run in or torturing my body with that high intensity workout. Seriously, I wake up and dread each and every workout. Even when I was in the Army I would drag myself to physical training like it was going to kill me. It just was not my thing. All of those feelings about running or working ... Read More
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![Everything you need to get through the holidays as stress free as possible. 🎁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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@heartandstripes 👈follow⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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These are a few of my favorite things when it comes to handling the stress of the holidays... 💌⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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[1] Lists! Seriously I make lists for everything....⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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[2] Do the one thing you enjoy! I absolutely love baking during the holidays so I bake a bunch of sweets and make goody boxes for my husband's coworkers, my kids teachers and the neighbors. It's the best way to mark off a bunch of gifts while doing something I enjoy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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[3] Time management! We all get so busy that most of the time we forget to make time for ourselves. If you manage your time right then you will be able to get all your tasks accomplished as well as have time for you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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[4] Don't wait to the last minute! I am notorious for waiting until Christmas Eve to wrap all the presents. So many times I am even shopping the last couple of days. That makes the holidays much less enjoyable and causes a whole lot of stress! I made a change to that this year! I have wrapped presents as I bought them or they arrived in the mail and it's been so nice to know it's done. I am also done with ALL the shopping...RELIEF! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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[5] Have fun! Stop stressing about it all being perfect and just make some fun memories with your kids/family!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When I say these tips have been a game-changer...🎮 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I really mean mind-blowing, life-altering, soul-quenching.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Dramatic? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Not at all. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I have been able to spend more time with my family and feel a whole lot more relaxed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And if you doubt me...take the next few days and follow these tips. You will know I am not kidding!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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