Teri Bevill
When Everything Familiar Changes: Navigating Culture Shock After a PCS Abroad
My family has PCSed to the UK on two separate occasions. You would think that we would have known what… Read More
When Military Life Becomes “Unique”
I’ve always believed that unique was a good quality, one to be sought after. Following your own heart and desires,… Read More
The Quiet Grief of Military Goodbyes
No one prepares you for the grief of military friendship. It feels dramatic to say you’re grieving someone who isn’t… Read More
When One Friend Becomes Everything
There’s a temptation in military life to put all your relational weight on one person. She’s your emergency contact.Your vent… Read More
Living in Compressed Time: Why It Makes Friendship Feel Intense
Military life compresses time. Birthdays feel more meaningful because someone might move next year. Holidays are cherished because family isn’t… Read More
Why Military Friendships Form So Fast
There’s a moment in military life that almost feels predictable. You meet another spouse at a playground, chapel event, school… Read More
Intentional in the Ordinary: A Hello From Your Friend Next Door
If we haven’t met yet, I’m Teri — a military spouse of ten years, mom of two school-aged girls, and… Read More
The Snack Plate: The Ultimate Summer Snack Hack
Several years ago, I was wandering the aisles of the local Airman’s Attic when I saw an old, five-section, chip… Read More
Summer Break on a Budget
Summer is here! School is out, and our time is our own! While we are thankful for a more relaxed… Read More
Budget Friendly Bonding: Exploring the Great Outdoors
Exploring the outdoors is one of my favorite ways to spend time with my family. The possibilities are truly endless.… Read More
“The Sign”: Watching the Bluey Season Finale in the Wake of PCS Notice
I sat on my couch with my four-year-old daughter nestled up against me. Her red curls were disheveled from a… Read More
It’s National Cereal Day! The Universally Beloved Snack
The first time I poured my youngest daughter a bowl of Fruit Loops, her eyes widened in awe and wonder… Read More
A Vegan Valentine’s Day
In full transparency, Valentine’s Day has never been an important holiday for me. I have always preferred a random act… Read More
You CAN Survive the Stomach Bug with Kids…
It’s January which means cold and flu season is well underway. For those of us with kids in public school,… Read More
How I’m Rethinking Home Organization in 2024
I love organizing. There is something so satisfying about seeing a problem and actually being able to solve it. It’s… Read More
Visiting Home for the Holidays: Expectations vs. Reality
As Christmas lights are hung and holiday music blasts from speakers in every store, there is a common theme to… Read More
Fostering Gratitude in Difficult Seasons
November is the National Month of Gratitude, a time to focus on the good. Social media feeds are flooded with… Read More
5 Things Military Spouse Minimalists Know
I first watched the documentary Minimalism when it was released on Netflix in 2015. The simplicity of the minimalist lifestyle… Read More