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We’ve Moved to Germany
On August 27th, 2020 we moved our whole to Bavaria, Germany. We spent our first two weeks in quarantine, per the current Germany regulations, and were very thankful for the support of neighbors and friends who frequently offered to deliver us groceries and pick up anything we might need. I had sent several boxes ahead…
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My Current Routine for My Two Year Old
I have always appreciated having a routine that I can use as a guide, ever since my daughter was a few weeks old. This has helped set my daughter up for success in knowing what to expect, and has also greatly reduced any power-struggles that can sometimes come with going down for naps or bedtime.…
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How To Balance Life as a Stay-At-Home-Mom & Online College Student
SMXLL Two things: expectation management, and scheduling/planning ahead. Those are my secrets! Sounds easy enough, right? Well let me break it down a little bit… First of all, as moms, we all know our days often do not go as according to plan. For those days, you have to be willing to let go of…
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First Trimester Musings | New Duty Station Announcement
SMLXL :: Our Big Island, Hawaii trip in 2016 :: I will be about two months along by my first official OB appointment, next week, at Daegu Catholic University Hospital. I remember how thrilled I was when I discovered I was pregnant for the first time, with Ava. It was just hours before my husband…
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Disney’s Aulani Character Breakfast
SMLXL My husband and I have wanted to visit Disney’s Aulani Resort since we have lived here and finally decided to check it out last weekend. We didn’t book any rooms but discovered that you can have a “character breakfast” at the Makahiki restaurant, (hosted by Auntie and Minnie) for about $37 per person with children 2…
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A Few of My Favorite Things About Living in Hawaii
SMLXL Aloha Fridays Everyone’s living for the weekend in Hawaii! Locals love to set up tents and camp by the beaches, often for the entire weekend. Plus, there is even a song dedicated to this day…”It’s Aloha Friday, no work ’til Monday…”. Look it up, it will get stuck in your head. 😉 Saying “happy Aloha Friday!”…
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Vitamin Sea Detox | Strength Through an Overseas PCS
SMLXL What a week! Two of my girlfriends from Indiana visited me and we hit up a bunch of different beaches and drove around the island like tourists–so much fun. Although I am not one to spend more than and hour or so at a beach, I do love the relaxing vibe that the cool…
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How I Organize My Diaper Bag
My number one tip for streamlining the process for switching out diaper bags, or even handbags, and keeping my bags orderly is to keep everything in pouches/zippered bags. It also saves me a lot of headache when I need something immediately (Umm fussy toddler at the grocery store anyone? “Where on earth are the snacks honey??…
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My Simple Makeup Routine
SMLXL Hello ladies! I hope everyone’s week is off to a good start. I just finished a yummy cup of coffee and a dark chocolate square so I’m ready to face the rest of the week head on! Okay, maybe after two full days of more sleep…I wish. And that’s where my makeup routine comes…
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Life Lately: PCS-Prep | Leaving Hawaii in 2 Months
SMLXL Hey everyone! So you already know that we are moving from Hawaii to Korea, but we leave the island within 2 months and we still need our orders! I know, I know…you’re going to say “that’s just typical Military life, hon” haha and while that is true, it doesn’t do anything to make a…
The Honey-Blonde Mama 