Shelly Osborne
Shelly Osborne married her high school sweetheart and is currently the CEO of Home Operations (AKA a stay at home mom). She graduated Eastern Washington University with her teaching degree and soon after became a mom to two wild boys. At their first duty station Shelly decided to pickup her old high school hobby and began photographing military families. She has continued to do photography part time to break away from the mom/wife role and to meet local families. To put her teaching degree to the test she has been homeschooling her boys. So, in the small amount of free time she does have, Shelly enjoys being outside, throwing a frisbee at the beach, camping, exploring, crafting, movie nights, and adventuring with the family
A Guide to the Parks: Yosemite National Park
About 160 years ago Yosemite National Park became the first piece of wildland protected forever, thanks to Mr. Abraham Lincoln. For those who aren’t familiar with the National Parks, Yosemite is in the beautiful...
Walking With Endometriosis
I am wrapping this blog post up with caution tape. This is my no-filter, true story, leave it all out there, journey with my menstrual cycle. My period. Devil-ish Aunt Flow. More specifically, my...
How To Make Every Duty Station A Home: Port Hueneme, CA
California, You Called My Name
written by Shelly Osborne
The vast terrain;
From desert to forest,
Mountain to ocean.
You called my name.
Palm trees sway
The crash of the ocean waves.
Picturesque drives along the PCH.
You called my name.
Wildflowers covering the...
Chex Mix: Winter Edition
This is a simple Chex mix that is perfect for holiday treat exchanges. Simply create the mix, break it up into smaller servings, put it in a cute treat bag/box, and gift away! So...
The Easiest Chili – Crockpot Edition
This is one of my favorite go-to recipes for a busy week. All it takes is opening up some cans and setting the timer! My kids love it, and I love that it takes...
Double Dip Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies have been my absolute favorite for over a decade. I love these cookies and have worked a long time to finally perfect these. If ever there is a friend in need of...
“20 Minutes to Home” According To My Phone
THE NOTIFICATIONS
I’m not sure what I did or when the feature began, but within the last 6 months my phone has started alerting me of my drive to home ETA. When it started, I’d...
Be A Friend
As the school year started, I decided I needed to revamp my boys’ chore chart. I wanted them to work on creating good habits that aligned with our new schedule. I also wanted to...
Top 5 Family Friendly Hikes Near Ventura County California
For those who have been stationed in Port Hueneme, California you know how much of a hidden gem it is. For those who have never been to Port Hueneme, not only are you incredibly...
How To Make Every Duty Station A Home: Fallon, NV Edition
I never knew how important it was to be able to make where you live, a place that you love until we joined the Navy. The Navy was never on our radar either--neither my...
Becoming a Mom
“The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness. When you become a mother, you are no longer the center of your own universe. You relinquish that position to your children.” --Jessica Lange
Losing My Identity
I won’t...