This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SnackSnapShare #SnackStories #CollectiveBias Oh sweet summertime! A time filled with family, road trips, and yummy snacks and we are lucky enough to experience all of this at once. Every summer we plan trips …
The Military ABCs: As told by Military Spouses
The internet is an amazing place. Not only do you get to read up on this crazy military life, but once in a blue moon you get connected with another spouse who is on the other side of the world (Japan to be exact). Holly and I are both …
Baby Stratton Baby Shower: Nautical Themed
Long time, no blog! We have been gone a lot and it left little chance for me to update the blog. BUT, I am back with the reason why I was absent, so hopefully all is forgiven. This weekend we made our way down to Texas to have our (second) …
Military Care Packages 101: Summer Edition
Deployments, training, TDY: suck. Not only dealing with everything that comes with the distance, but for most families it is a huge change and adjustment period. When J was deployed, I loved putting together care packages! I quickly learned the do’s and don’ts of what to pack and wanted to …

Perfect Baby Shower Appetizer
Baby showers are all about showering the mom with love, playing funny games, and good food! I am having two baby showers in the next few months (perks of living away from family!) and I have been looking at ideas and different themes like crazy. What I’ve realized is no …