military wife Archives - Eye in the Detail by Jessie Ecker

Top Tips for a Successful Move

posted on : June 27, 2019 posted by : Jen 0 Comment

Well, we are literally in the middle of our 9th move in 18 years or so. I feel like I should be an expert by now, but I actually learn something new each and every time the Army decides it is time for us to move to a new City or a new Country for that matter. This might, dare I say be our last move, at least that is what the husband is saying. I am not sure I quite believe that yet. Moving has opened my eyes to so much and I have enjoyed seeing the US and some of the World. I cannot even imagine living in one place for more then 3 years…Yikes!! My kids on the other hand are looking forward to keeping their friends and staying put for a while and I can’t blame them. So, Texas, hope you are ready for us to stay a while!!

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KonMari Update – Sparking Joy Yet?

posted on : March 27, 2019 0 Comment

Well, it has been almost two months since I started my KonMari journey. And it has most definitely been a journey…filled with lots of trash, recycles and so much organizing. All we have left is the garage, and maybe some photo keepsakes. I fully blame my husband and the fact that it is just plain cold outside in the winter to be organizing a garage as to why we haven’t gotten to that part of the house. The photos, well that is all me, they are so distracting and then I get so sad my kids are so grown up!!

DIY's

DIY Modern Barn Door

posted on : March 13, 2019 2 Comments

Today I’m going to share with you my DIY Barn Door for under $75! If you have been following along you would know that I am trying to redo my whole house, one room at a time. This door is the final thing to finish off my sitting-room. When we moved in the door going into the basement opened into our main living space. Originally, I took the doors off the hinges for the movers on our moving day because it kept getting in the way. Once it was off, I knew it was never going back on. A Barn Door would be the best option for that space. I kept looking at them and all I could see was dollar signs, which don’t really bother me, but they sure do bother my hubby…hehe! A DIY Barn Door seemed like the obvious choice!

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Red Velvet White Chocolate Cookies

posted on : February 13, 2019 0 Comment

Every place I have been to this week is filled with hearts, candy, treats, and all things red and pink. I figured I better get into the Valentine’s spirit a little bit and bake some of my kids favorite cookies. A few years ago I went to a Valentine’s cookie exchange and this Red Velvet Cookie recipe was the cookie the kids requested be made again. The cookies are so yummy and actually very versatile…these also work well for Christmas, just use different color sprinkles!

Words to Live by

Thought for the Week

posted on : December 27, 2018 0 Comment

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Jello Fluff Recipe

posted on : November 21, 2018 0 Comment

Holidays are a great time for family memories and sharing meals with our loved ones. Every family has their own traditions and favorite dishes that they love or have at all holiday gatherings. One of my families most requested dishes is my Mom’s Jello Fluff. She has made it in many different flavors; raspberry, lime, orange, strawberry, the possibilities are as endless as jello flavors. Usually, I make the fluff with raspberry jello, but orange is delicious too. I am guessing my Mom started making it because my brother and I would not touch cranberry sauce and it has been on our holiday table ever since. I make it every year now too since it doesn’t seem like a holiday without it!