DIY: Painted Dresser
When we got married, my husband and I inherited a dresser and chest of drawers that had been in his childhood bedroom. I really just kind of disliked them. They were highly-polished, medium-colored wood that didn’t suit my taste. Not to mention that...
Preparing for Deployment: Emotional Support
I am not going to lie. This was a tough blog for me to write. I kept asking myself “Why is it important to have an emotional support system?” The only answer I could initially come up with was, “Cause, it is!” Since that would do no one any good, I had to dig a little...
How to Begin Accepting Your Body’s Story
“Every single body has a story to tell and no one is judging you for yours, except maybe you.” --Desiree Rumbaugh I’m going to let you in on a dirty little secret. When I saw the photo that was going to run with the Leavenworth community highlight, I had...
How to organize like a pro during your next PCS move
Anxiety started to flood my body as I watched the moving truck -- full of our entire life -- pull away from our German house. This was the home we had built together as newlyweds on our first tour. Would our most valuable possessions make it across the Atlantic Ocean...
Spring Into Action Giveaway
We are celebrating InDependent’s six-month anniversary and we want to hear from you! We’re curious and want to know what motivates you to live more healthfully. What is causing you to spring into action? Be specific, and remember that there are all kinds of ways to...
A few of our March favorite things
Michele: The Skimm | Buff UV Headband | The Virgin Diet Cookbook Kimberly : Ezekiel 4:9 Cinnamon Raisin Bread | The Baker's Daughter | Raw Pad Thai Leslie: Paderno Spiralizer | Zillow Rentals iPhone App | Stitch Fix Joy: CaliBowl Mixing...