It’s been about a year since Joe’s contract term ended, releasing him from the reserves and letting us move on in life without worrying about someone else owning him. There’s a lot to be said for civilian life, but sometimes, I still think of things I miss about being a… Read the rest...

Everyone remembers a point in their life where everything changes. Reality suddenly warps and twists around them, changing their perspective and understanding of the entire world. Sometimes it’s big things. And sometimes it’s little things we never think of as life-changing. For me, one of the most pivotal moments in… Read the rest...

Ever since I was little, I’ve wanted to visit a castle. I still haven’t seen a real castle, but I’ve come close – I’ve been to a fortress built in the 1600s. When visiting Acapulco, Mexico for our honeymoon, we were both excited to visit a local landmark: Fuerte de… Read the rest...

Today I’m going to share something extra special, one of the few items on the list of things to grab if the house were on fire. Yep, it’s that important. Are you ready? Bam.I bet you weren’t expecting that, huh?I know, it’s incredible. Probably one of the most amazing… Read the rest...

At the beginning of the year, I wrote something about living in excess and my desire to cut back on the things that fill our home. Learning to cut back has been an interesting experience, and I’ve learned a lot about the things we use and what we really need.… Read the rest...