In this episode of Moving with the Military, we have the opportunity to help military spouse Julie Moser with an innovative Home Office Makeover. Julie is the founder of 2020 Top-rated non profit Pink Warrior Angels. She’s a survivor herself, and was recently re-diagnosed with breast cancer. The first time she was diagnosed with breast cancer she found out while her husband was deployed overseas. If you thought that would slow her down, you don’t know Julie. Military spouses have to be resilient. Between constant flexibility and preparation for PCS season, creating bonds with people and plac ..read more

I have a really cool DIY that I want to share with you for Maker Monday, concrete candles! They are really cool and fun to make and I'm going to walk you through how to make them. So if you're not following us on Instagram or on TikTok, I encourage you to follow us over there as well. We like to put different content on all the different platforms, so you're not going to want to miss anything!  ​ Here’s how to make Concrete Candles with Gold Leaf accents: ...But first you’re going to need a few things! ​  Repurposed Pringles can(s) Quick set Concrete Double Boiler for Wax ..read more

You know how you get cute T-shirts or graphic tees with a unit or squadron name on it or maybe you just love the design of a shirt that you bought but it's a unisex tee and it's not super flattering for your body type. I want to show you guys a quick 'No-Sew' way to make a cute workout or athleisure tank that you can wear to work out in, go on walks or just do stuff around the house. This is also a good way to finally wear those shirts that have been hanging in your closet getting passed up because it doesn't quite fit right. In just a few short steps you can have yourself a new favorite tan ..read more

Yes, Really! I’m dead serious! TikTok is a total game changer. If you aren’t on it yet, hopefully after you read this post, I’ll have convinced you to jump on board the TikTok train, and start adding real value to your life in fun, bite sized pieces. If you ARE already on TikTok and loving it, make sure you’re following us on TikTok ,@movingwiththemilitary, and also share your fave accounts to follow with the Moving with the Military community. Trusting the O.G. TikTok Expert- My Kid! When I first discovered the TikTok universe, I honestly thought it was a bunch of teenagers ..read more

Hey guys, it's Maker Monday! Today We are going to be making the cutest Rainbow sugar cookies ever with Miss Mary Garcia! Mary Garcia, also known as the Goodie Godmother, is a military spouse of 15 years, both married and active duty. Her husband is Air Force soon to be Spaceforce. Mary started Goodie Godmother in response to needing something that was flexible, and moved with them, but also combined her love of cooking and her interest in photography. She believes that food is a great way to foster community and that it brings people together. No matter who you are, you can sit down with so ..read more

In our newest episode of Moving with the Military we got a chance to serve a retired Purple Heart recipient-turned-first-responder with a dream bedroom makeover. This is one of our favorite makeovers yet! We had a beautiful blank canvas to make their bedroom a tranquil place to relax and enjoy the comforts of home for years to come. Everybody deserves a bedroom that feels like a refuge. Especially Jose and Sarah - a couple who has spent the last 2 decades serving others first. With the help of Caliber Home Loans, we jumped at the chance to serve this family, and fill their room with colors a ..read more

Lisa Medina is an army wife, with four children, 19 years of marriage and 10 military moves. She has lots of experiences with taking a space, whether it's on post or off post, or whatever the case may be in creating a cozy home that she can enjoy and love and feel like it truly is her own no matter where the military sends them. She recognizes that joy can be found in the small things, and uses her DIY skills to make her home a welcoming place for both her family and all who walk through the door. Fueled by Jesus and coffee, Lisa loves to share her creative ideas and passion for life on her b ..read more

Recently, I sat down with Amanda Baity to talk about all things gardening!  In 2014, Amanda and her husband started a veteran’s service organization called Semper K9 assistance dogs. Amanda told us it all started with her husband's job in the marine corps, he worked as a dog handler, but after five combat tours, they decided these back to back deployments weren’t working for their family. Amanda knew her husband had a unique skill set as a dog handler and he needed a way to be fulfilled after leaving the marine corps. they decided to roll it into starting their own nonprofit, where they ..read more

We love helping our deserving military families on Moving with the Military. But in this new season, we feature a family that faced complete devastation during their PCS when their moving truck caught on fire and destroyed most of their belongings.  Military members and their families are already asked to make so many sacrifices. After they lost everything, we knew we had to help this family by creating a home for them where they could rebuild and begin making precious new memories. Todd Bowers, the director of Social Impact at Wayfair, is a Marine Corps Veteran and along with many of o ..read more

We’re all familiar with Valentine’s Day, but do you celebrate Galentine’s Day? If not, you definitely should.  When you’re a military spouse and your soldier is deployed, or you don’t have a romantic love-interest, or you just aren’t into doling out cash when everything is marked up for the occasion, Valentine’s Day can definitely feel like a drag. I have a fun alternative that you’re going to love! Every February 14th American’s spending goes through the roof! Valentine’s Day spending hit over an estimated $27 BILLION last year alone!! Seriously?! If you think about the increased rate ..read more