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  • Deployment Anxiety: When Everything Feels Like It’s Crumbling

    Deployment Anxiety: When Everything Feels Like It’s Crumbling

    The goodbyes were tearful, the hugs extra tight, and then…silence. Nathan deployed, and the weight of deployment anxiety settled heavily on me. Here I was, a single mom (well, single-ish) to a rambunctious five-year-old, Eli, and my sweet one-year-old, Emma, with a husky named Echo who sheds enough fur to knit a sweater for a small yeti. The first few days were a blur. Dinner turned into…

  • Deployment Days: Holding It Down

    Deployment Days: Holding It Down

    Hey there, fellow military spouses! It’s Natalie, and I’m back with another blog post about navigating this crazy, wonderful life we lead. Today’s topic? The ever-so-glamorous world of deployments. Deployment Deja Vu This isn’t my first rodeo. My husband is currently five days into a six-month deployment, and let me tell you, the anxiety snuck…

  • Arizona Family Vacation Ideas: Make Memories

    Arizona Family Vacation Ideas: Make Memories

    Hey there, moms! Are you looking for some unforgettable Arizona family vacation ideas? This sunny state offers a treasure trove of experiences that will leave both you and your kids with lasting memories. Whether you’re craving adventure on desert trails, splashing fun at water parks, or a dose of history exploring ancient ruins, Arizona has…