About afteracupofcoffee
Christy is a Navy wife and homeschooling mom of three, and is currently enjoying having her husband home after his third deployment in four years. She blogs regularly at After a cup of coffee…or twoPosts by afteracupofcoffee
Automated Housing Referral Network
By afteracupofcoffee on August 2, 2009
For many of us, military life means moving. Often. For some families that means finding a rental in a far-away city, while for others it means that we have to rent out our current houses.
But how do we rent out a house when we’re not around {read more}
By afteracupofcoffee on August 2, 2009
Homecoming
By afteracupofcoffee on April 13, 2009
Homecoming after a deployment is a joyous time, but it can also be filled with stress as your service man or woman adjusts to being home, and you both adjust to living together again. A friend shared with me how on a shopping trip, her husband embarrassed {read more}
By afteracupofcoffee on April 13, 2009
Easing the Pain of Deployment
By afteracupofcoffee on January 30, 2009
The separation of deployment is hard on everyone. Thankfully there are many resources available to ease the pain a little.
“Flat Daddy” can be fun for everyone. Try taking pictures of Flat Daddy (or Flat Mommy) at the park, zoo, holiday {read more}
By afteracupofcoffee on January 30, 2009
Fighting Deployment Insomnia
By afteracupofcoffee on January 19, 2009
One of the most common complaints I hear from women whose husbands are deployed is that they’re having trouble sleeping. Many moms feel that late night is the only quiet time they get. A lot of us just don’t want to go to bed alone. {read more}
By afteracupofcoffee on January 19, 2009
Saving on Shipping
By afteracupofcoffee on January 17, 2009
Having a deployed spouse or being stationed overseas both mean you are probably very familiar with the people at the post office. Nothing raises spirits like receiving mail and packages. But all those shipping costs can really add up (not to mention {read more}
By afteracupofcoffee on January 17, 2009
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