Moving. Everyone does it but not everyone does it as much as much as a military family. Do you know how many tons of stuff you own? This episode is all about our last move and even features a special guest!

Don't Crash Into Me

Mar 22nd, 2018 23m 33s

Want to know what happens when one of your biggest fears is realized? Take a listen. Thanks for coming back to take a listen to more Mandatory Fun!

Hey Jealousy

Jun 27th, 2017 13m 56s

Jealousy. We all feel it at some point but why, and what does it all mean. In this episode I admit to one of my major character flaws and hope that by recognizing the problem, I can begin to find a solution.

Say What?!

Mar 29th, 2017 17m 5s

Learn a new language today in an episode focused on what the heck people are talking about when they're in or associated with the military. Gone are the days of the blank stare when I say something to someone. Now you'll know the lingo.

Homecoming is Not Just a Dance

Feb 16th, 2017 18m 7s

When we think of the word homecoming, we tend to think about getting all dolled up to go to a big dance and celebrate the start of the school year. When I say homecoming, I mean getting dolled up to welcome my husband back from a long deployme

November 2016

Dec 6th, 2016 23m 25s

Whew! There are no words to truly convey how happy I am that November is over. It was a month full of downs and downs. If you're feeling bad for yourself, take a listen and commiserate with me as I share one of the worst months of my thirty se

Wait! I Don't Agree!

Oct 27th, 2016 12m 2s

Sometimes it can be difficult when you feel like you're the only one who feels the way you do. Do you speak up when when you disagree or do you keep your mouth shut? What happens when you feel like you can't do either one. That's how I've bee

I Don't Know How You Do It

Sep 17th, 2016 27m 23s

One thing that I hear all of the time as a military spouse is "I don't know how you do it?!" In this episode, I'll take a stab at trying to figure out the answer.

Always the New Kid

Aug 28th, 2016 26m 31s

In this episode I explore a little bit about what it means to be a military kid from those who have the most experience, the kids themselves! It's their turn to tell us about how they feel. Plus, a musical bonus.

The Business of Being a Spouse

Jun 9th, 2016 40m 27s

How do you move around every few years and still maintain a career? That's the question we ask in episode 4. Between figuring out a new place and getting your family settled, life can be difficult enough. Adding a career to the mix brings up

I Have a Dream that is a House

Jun 9th, 2016 24m 44s

Now that we've moved around so much, what do we really want in a house. In episode 3 we talk about dream houses and what goes into planning them and making them a reality. It's fun to dream!

We've Got So Many Moves

Jun 9th, 2016 25m 21s

Moving. Love it or not, sometimes it's a fact of life. On this episode, we explore the moving process. How do you get geared up and how you settle in.