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Five Positives to Being in a Military/Long-Distance Relationship

One of my biggest missions in creating this blog was to bash the notion that long distance relationships or military relationships are...

Dec 12, 20163 min read

I am ALL about D.I.Y. gifts. Something crafted from your own hands has a different meaning and beauty to it than just a store bought...

Dec 1, 20153 min read

Ever since my sailor left for boot camp, I have fallen in love with "open when…" letters. They are so personal and can have a really big...

Oct 12, 20151 min read

Boot camp is one of the top five hardest things you will do in a military relationship. It’s the first time you are apart with no...

Oct 10, 20153 min read