MILITARY RELATED 17 Things to Know Before You PCS to Ft Riley Posted on August 16, 2020October 31, 2024 I admit I didn’t know much about Ft Riley or Manhattan, Kansas before we arrived. This post focuses specifically on the important things you should know about living on or near Ft Riley before you come here. Fact, opinion, or observation, here are 17 Things to Know Before You PCS… Read more
MILITARY RELATED Tips for Traveling with your Soldier for Fun Posted on August 13, 2020October 31, 2024 I recently read an article about the benefits of couples traveling together. It listed 18 ways that travel could enhance your relationship. And I thought, what a load of BS. It was so sweet and sappily romantic, but when is traveling with the person, you love really like that? Let’s… Read more
MILITARY RELATED How to be a Military Dependent in Name Only Posted on August 9, 2020October 31, 2024 How to be a Military Dependent in Name Only I love my life, my family, and my husband. But it occurred to me that I had lost something significant to me. I lost myself– I abandoned my independence when I married into the military. I want– no, I need to… Read more
MILITARY RELATED How to Make Travel Fun for Military Kids Posted on August 1, 2020November 1, 2024 How to Make Travel Fun for Military Kids Whether it’s a day trip, a PCS abroad, or somewhere in between, the military creates opportunities to travel. And if you have kids, that means you’ll be able to create long-lasting memories together in a way few others get. But can you… Read more
MILITARY RELATED Military Spouses Travel Solo: My Trip to the Running of the Bulls Posted on July 18, 2020October 31, 2024 Travel has always been one of the best military spouse benefits. Fortunately, the military creates opportunities for Military Spouses to Travel for Solo Fun. It’s the week of San Fermin in Pamplona, a.k .a . the Running of the Bulls, and it’s one of my fondest travel memories. Read more
MILITARY RELATED Army Brat Life: Lessons Learned & Appreciated Posted on July 1, 2020October 31, 2024 Cherished memories of my Army Brat childhood abroad in South Korea. It wasn’t just good, it was phenomenal. Read more
MILITARY RELATED How to Prepare for a Military PCS Move Overseas Posted on June 15, 2020October 31, 2024 Here we go again. I just found out we are about to PCS overseas again. Overseas, or OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) duty assignments are exciting. But preparing for a PCS move begins months in advance of the move. The logistics of moving your family and your belongings halfway… Read more
MILITARY RELATED Being A Black Military Spouse in America Posted on June 13, 2020October 31, 2024 Being A Black Military Spouse in America As a black military spouse and mother, I’ve traveled to approximately 60 countries. Many of them alone. But most of them have two black boys in tow. People often ask me what it’s like traveling while black to all those places— some of… Read more