Totally New Tuesdays #7

Hello again everyone!!

 The hubs and I had a GREAT first official "date day" Saturday -

 we went over to Mobile, AL and visited the USS Alabama,

 which was super cool!

 I took lots of pictures

 so those will be coming soon :)

 We held hands,

 talked nonstop,

 and were obnoxiously, disgustingly in love the whole time.

 It was great.

 Now, on to the theme for today -

another new bloggy friend of mine for you all to go shower with affection

 and fan-dom!!

 She calls herself the Princess,

 and blogs about family life with her hubby and daughter "Diva".

 Her posts make me laugh and are always so 

 true life!

 Check her out HERE

 at her blog "Tiaras & ACU's".

 Here she is to tell you a little more:

 "Hello!  I am a sweet (sarcastic), angelic (little devilish) Army Princess; Hubby just got home from a 15 month deployment followed directly by ALC.  We have a little 7 year old (7.5 if you ask her) Diva that rules the roost... in her mind that is.  I am very active with military widows, work full time, and spend my weekends saving the world.  I started my blog to get through the deployment, oh we are a Reserve family so I don’t know anyone that has EVERY dealt with a deployment.  I love getting to know other bloggers, writing... and just enjoying our West Coast sun.  Now that Hubby is home the world revolves around the nasty ‘R’ word, Reintegration."

Go show her some lovin'

 fit for a Princess!!

 Also, don't forget,

 if you are a blogger who would like to spread the word

 about how AWESOME you are,

 send me an email at

 acreedandapsalm@gmail.com

 so that I can feature you!

p.s. You also get to display the super cool button I have in my right-hand column

once you've been featured.

 Now that's a perk if I've ever seen one.

Totally New Tuesdays #6

UGHHH Blogger!

 I wrote up this whole post and apparently it never posted

 and didn't save.

 Awesome.

 Well, better late than never I guess.

 So here goes again!

 This week I have an amazing lady to introduce you to!

 Her name is Kirstin and she is a military wife

 in the midst of finding encouragement during deployment.

 Her blog, The Johnston's ,  is inspirational,

 and I have really stopped and reflected myself as I have read her posts.

 She is a true follower of Christ!

 I will let her introduce herself a little better:

My name Kirstin Johnston. I am 19 years young & loving the life God gave me. I love to sing, shop, anything crafty, and to read. I am a girls girl, i love to get my nails done, i love clothes, shoes, and jewlery.I have always loved to write, journal, scrapbook, any sort of memory keeping activities. I don't think I have a lot of interesting things to say but you never know who is reading and who can relate to you. I married the man of my dreams on July 10, 2010. We met when I was 13 years old at church, his father is our pastor. We were best friends and began dating when I was 15. Since that day, we have been inseparable. We got married when I was 18 and he was 2 days away from being 20. We were told we were crazy and didn't know what we were getting into. But when you know you found the person God made for you, why wait? My husband is in the Army national guard and is currently deployed to Iraq. While deployment is one of the hardest things I've been through, I can honestly say I am thankful. I see the way God is using him as a witness to soldiers and it has only made me a stronger person. Deployment makes you appreciate your spouse so much more along with the little things, like being able to eat dinner together every night. I hope my blog is an encouragement to you, and maybe something I say puts a smile on your face ! 

 Her posts have certainly encouraged me,

 I hope you will go and show her the love,

 and give her some hope as she makes it through this deployment!!

 

Totally New Tuesdays #5 and a Giveaway!

Hello everyone!!

 Welcome back :)

 Today I am featuring a new blogger

 who is looking to blogging as an outlet for all those roller coaster emotions we experience

 as military wives!

 You can find her blog, It Is What It Is!

 HERE. 

 I think her wonderfully written intro says it all!

 "I'm in my late twenties (a couple years from entering the thirties, although I have toyed around with staying 29 for a while).  I married my hubs 6 years ago.  We first started out living in my hometown where I was a teacher and he was a mechanic.  He wasn't fulfilled with life and brought up the idea of him joining the Army (which I promptly shot down).  I finally gave in after he used his famous line, "You know hun if you wanted to do something drastic with your life I would support you 100%."  That really made me think and I said ok.  So for two years we have been an Army family.  Our family grew in June of 2010 when I gave birth (he was a surprise) to my son.  My little unexpected miracle has totally changed my life.  Because of Bubby (my son's nickname), I finally decided to join my husband at his duty station. I was one of those wives that chose my career over being located in the same place. After Bub was born I wanted to make sure that we are to never be apart (well other than when the Army says "Hey we need your hubby").  So I started my blog to help put my feelings out there.  I'm the type to keep everything to myself and well it's not healthy.  I'm still not strong enough to admit to a lot of things in person (or on my blog for that matter) but it seems to be easier to write cartain things.  I'm getting better at writing about my feelings, certain days my posts are not very deep (actually that's most days).  Some of my posts are negative and I'm working on that.  I'm working of finding all the positives that God has given to me (even in terrible things there is always a postive).  So my blog is my journy of feelings through reconnecting with myself, parenting, the army, a deployment, and everything else life throws at me (Hence the title of my blog "it is what it is!") Its my motto for accepting things that I can not change and finding the positives in the life that was given to me" 

Here is her super cute button :)

Go be her newest follower and show her some love!!

 Also, 

 Today I am beginning my first GIVEAWAY!!

 It is for one of these Adorable little dogs:

 from a wonderful company called Trooppaws!

 They make these dogs out of uniform material for all branches,

 and they have a pocket in the front for a picture of your significant other.

 The woman who began this company started out baking cookies for troops,

 and expanded into this idea.

 A portion of the proceeds from all sales go to the 

 Folds of Honor Foundation

which I also encourage you to check out.

 So today, I have the privilege of hosting the giveaway

 for an Air Force or Army dog!

 I think this gift would be perfect

 especially if you have children.

 To Enter:

 1. Follow my blog

 2. "Like" my blog on Facebook HERE

3. "Like" Trooppaws on Facebook HERE

4. Visit their website HERE and comment on this post who you would give your dog to!

 5. Additional Entries: Tweet about this post (one tweet daily, one entry each time)

 6. Additional Entries: Tag my blog in a post about the giveaway on Facebook (one status daily, one entry each time)

7. Follow us on Twitter HERE

8. Leave one comment with your email address, so I can contact you if you win!

 If you already follow, or "like" me on Facebook, just leave a comment saying you already do, and that will count as your entry. 

 Leave a separate comment for EACH entry point you fulfill!

 The winner will be chosen randomly on Sept. 19!

 Good luck everyone :)

Totally New Tuesdays #4

Welcome back for another edition of

 Totally New Tuesdays!!

 This week's feature blogger is VERY VERY near and dear to my heart!!

 Her husband and mine went through OTS together,

 which is how we met.

 She is definitely a huge reason I made it through that journey!!

 Plus, she's super sweet and a TON of fun.

 You can check out her brand new blog at

 The Adventures of A Bee and A Dragonfly

where she blogs about life as a newlywed
 and new wife of an Air Force officer.
 Her page is really cool because she also lists
 favorite places they've been,
 recipes,
 and her photography (which is amazing!)

 Here is her intro for all of you:
 "Hello everyone! I’m Dragonfly, or at least that’s what I go by on my blog, and I am proud to call myself an Air Force wife. I have been married to my husband, Bee, for almost 10 months now and we’ve truly had an adventure so far. I started this blog after Bee graduated from OTS. We were in the middle of our very first PCS and I often found myself sitting in a hotel room with not much other than the TV, some books and magazines, and my computer. So I began to blog. The blogger world is all still a bit new to me, as is the military world, but I’ve been having fun, and my husband would say I’m obsessed . My first posts explain our names and a bit about us, and now I’ve been writing about the things we do, or how I feel, and even linking up! I have lots more posts planned and I’ve been enjoying meeting and getting to know other bloggers, so please come check us out and follow us on our adventure. I hope you enjoy it, and I look forward to meeting you!"

Okay bloggy friends,
 you know what to do!!
 Head on over and become her newest follower and leave her some comment love!!
 I hope everyone is having a great Monday!
 I took my NCLEX RN exam this morning bright and early
 and so I am going to be living the next 48 hours in total AGONY until I can find out my results!!

Totally New Tuesdays #3

Hey Hey Heeeeeeyyyyy!

 Welcome back for week three of the new feature!

 This week, the lovely milspouse in the spotlight is Alyssa over at

Explosions of Love

here is her intro for the blogosphere!
 "My name is Alyssa and my blog, Explosions of Love, was started in December. I'm an Army wife to an EOD tech and a mommy to an 18 month old little girl. I started blogging towards the end of my husband's deployment. I needed a place to put my thoughts since it was hard for me to talk to the other wives in my husband's unit. There was a lot of drama during deployment and it created fissures in our very small group of wives. So I started blogging and it became something that I did regularly. I never went into it writing for someone to read, I just felt that I needed to write. My blog has evolved from those first few posts, which were almost all about Army life and deployment, to being about just about anything. I have posts where I complain about my parents and my in-laws, posts about my daughter (who I call Little Bug), even posts about something I read that sparked a random thought. I include humor, drama, and even some sadness. But there's one thing that is constant with my blog: it's all me. I don't hide my feelings for people or things when I write my blog like I would if I was having a conversation. So, if you would like to read about my life married to an Army EOD tech, a mommy, and a college student, please come on by and check me out."

She doesn't have a button yet and is searching for a new blog design,
 so that means of course that you should visit her page often!!
Her posts really come from the heart,
 and deal with every-day situations (like not wanting to study - which I know ALL too well these days!!)
 I have loved reading and I know you will too.
 So head over and show her some fellow milspouse love and support
 and leave her a comment telling her you are her newest fan!!


 HELP ME SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT GREAT BLOGS
 AND EVEN GREATER BLOGGERS!
 If you know someone with a new blog,
 or have a new blog yourself,
 email me with an intro
 and I will email you back with a feature date!
 Happy Tuesday everyone! :)
 

Totally New Tuesdays #2

So I'm excited to roll out week two of the meme!

Don't forget to grab the button using the code from my sidebar

 and proudly display it on your page once you've been featured!!

 This week, I would like to introduce you to Niki at

 An Air Force Wife's Blog

She is super sweet and I have loved getting to know her through her blog and email!

 Plus, she tweets a lot and I like that in a gal :)

 Here is her intro!

"My name is Niki and you guessed it I am an Air Force Wife. I  have been married to Patrick for 11 years and we have two boys. Sebastian is our oldest and he will be 10 years old this year. Brendan is our “baby” and he will be 7 this year. We live in North Carolina. Patrick has been in the USAF for 16 years. We met online in 2000 and got married a few months later.  I have my AAS in paralegal studies and getting ready to go back to school for my BAS in paralegal studies.

My blog is about my life as a mil spouse I talk about my kids, the books I am reading and anything else that happens to hit my fancy. I also hope to become a published author one day.  I hope you enjoy reading about my life and I hope that we become bloggy pals."

Also, grab her button here:

<br /> <a border="0" href="http://nikitheairforcewife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/nikidabel/nikitheafwifeblogbutton.jpg" /></a><br />

She and I bonded because we both met our husbands online

 and married them soon after.

 Sometimes, when ya know, ya know!

 She's also doing a "get to know me" group of posts lately,

 so it would be a great time to go become a fan!

 Remember to leave her some comment and follower love!

 And if you or someone you know is a new blogger,

 email me at

 acreedandapsalm@gmail.com

 and we will get you featured!

 Happy Tuesday :)

Totally New Tuesdays #1

So today starts the first Totally New Tuesdays meme!!

 I am so excited to introduce you to a new friend of mine

 and blogger!

  

 Her name is KL and her blog is "The New Normal"

 Visit It Here!

And grab her button!

I asked her to write up a blurb

 to introduce you to her and her blog,

 and here is what she wrote:

There is no such thing as "normal" when you are a military family, especially when in the midst of a deployment. Normal changes on a daily basis!This life is ever-changing and I try to capture it all through my blog. I'm a proud wife to J who is currently serving in Iraq and a BUSY momma to our two fast-paced kids. I'm a part-time chauffeur, zoo-keeper, boo-boo healer, domestic manager and full-time teacher. It's a crazy life! While I may sometimes complain about what the Army throws at us, I love this life and wouldn't change it for a thing. I'm proud to support my hubby on the homefront! I love meeting other bloggers, so join in and follow me as the kiddos and I navigate the ups and downs and try to figure out what "normal" is during our year without Daddy!

 

So go and show her some blogosphere love

 and become her newest follower!

 And remember,

 if you or someone you know has a new blog,

 tell them to email me with their blog URL and a blurb about themself,

and I will email them back with the date they will be featured!

 Grab the button for this meme off of my sidebar and proudly display it on your blog

 once you've been featured!

Totally New Tuesdays

So.

 The new weekly snippet

 (not really sure if you can call it a meme...)

 is officially underway!!

 I have already been contacted by a few wonderful blogger buddies

 and so I decided to make this idea

 official/legit

 :)

 So, "Totally New Tuesdays" has been born.

 It even has a button:

Super cute, I know.

 

 So, starting next Tuesday,

 I will introduce to you, a new blogger!

 And tell you their story

 and direct you to their awesome page

 so you can become their newest fan.

 Because all of us want to be rockstars,

 and all rockstars need fans.

 Obviously.

 So if you know someone with a new(ish) blog,

 direct them here!

 And if it's you,

 send me an email, at 

 acreedandapsalm@gmail.com

 Tell me your story,

 and I will

 1. Link directly to your page

 2. Display your button

 3. Share your snippet

 4. Get you followers!

 Pretty much what I'm saying is

 Use me for free and shameless advertising!!

haha :) I'm excited.