Kristin Victoria Creates

Deployment Distractions: Self Care I think we all can agree that things get tough when separation starts to take its toll during deployments and training.  One of the many ways to combat deployment fatigue is self care.  It's my favorite one as my levels of stress always seem to rise when hubby's away. Here are a few of my favorites that always help to distract me and brighten my mood. - Change the sheets There's something about new clean sheets that makes getting in bed a lot nicer, even if it is alone. I think it's similar to newly shaved legs; there's that small feeling of luxury that's just so simple and enjoyable. - Bubble bath or long hot shower Trying out a new soap, lotion or bath salts will also amp up the experience.  It's a simple, but tried and true form of pampering is always welcome in my book. And sometimes you just need to shower to clear your head. - New coffee or tea I don't do this often, but every once i

Book Recommendations: Military Reads One ever growing section on our book shelves is our military section.  Hubby and I both love reading and studying history in general and more specifically military history.  The smallest section of our history shelves is of current military books and military spouse and or relationship books.  A few of these were gift, a few we picked up ourselves.  We read a few together and separately, and some we haven't gotten around to yet.  The ones we have read, have been very informative in our lives. Regardless, though, I'd like to share with you the ones we do have.  I've linked all the books to Goodreads.com, enjoy! The Army Wife Handbook by Ann Crossley and Carol A. Keller Now you tell me! 12 Army wives give the best advice they ever got by: Sheridan Scott, B.K. Sherer, Mary Ferguson, Donna Lyons Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and Their Families by: Kevin M. Gilmarti

A to Z Book Tag Yes, I know this is from forever ago, but it looked like fun and I couldn't help myself from talking more about books. So, here we go! A uthor you’ve read the most books from: Shakespeare, then Shel Silverstein. B est Sequel Ever: The Curse of Treasure Island by Francis Bryan I loved Treasure Island, so I thought I'd like this sequel by a different author. Turns out I loved it. C urrently Reading: The Original Frankenstein and Tim Gunn’s Golden Rules D rink of Choice While Reading: Tea or sometimes coffee E- reader or Physical Book? Physical book, I have a ton on my kindle but hardly get around to reading them as I forget about them, hiding away in there. F ictional Character You Probably Would Have Actually Dated In High School: This one is harder than I thought.. Possibly Daniel from The Shadow of the Wind because he’s adorable and bookish.. or Jim from Treasure Island, or Serebin from Blood of

Mission Inspiration - May 2017 May 2017: (Photo courtesy of Mike Deakin ) Before starting, I selected this page of my old schedule that has lyrics of "The Sound of Pulling Heaven Down" by Blue October written in lilac ink, as the page I would be working on. For the first step, I glued down torn pieces of notebook paper, to add more texture throughout the spread. For the second step, I used a lilac ink pad and a stylized postage stamp on old book text.  This step was great as it added more texture and randomness. For the third step, I used my fingers to apply a light lavender purple acrylic paint randomly about. For the fourth step, I used matt medium to adhere a glittered mesh instead of lace.  It kinda shows up on camera, but it really does sparkle. For the fifth step, I cut out hummingbirds from a jewelry catalog and went over them with a teal ink pad to enhance the colors a b

Inside my Sewing Box My sewing box has changed and shifted throughout the years. A few years ago, a friend gave me this box and most of my smaller sewing items are stored in it. The lid has a little pocket which I don't really use except to keep a triangle ruler and a few cards from the sewing ladies in my old quilting group.  There's a clear tray that makes up the top portion and I hold items that I don't care to loose or don't have a small box or pocket for. I keep a sharpener, fabric pencils, fabric glue (for when emergencies arise,) silk threads, furniture threads, extra thimble, folding mini scissors, soft measuring tape(s),extra bobbins, extra small pins, and a size reference not card. I've used the size reference note card so many times, it's not funny. It's one of those simple little things that saves your brain when you're having a moment. The bottom, bigger section has the larger