From Deployments to Laundry Debates
Let’s just be honest. I’ve been a wreck. Retirement life is so much harder than I thought it would be, emotionally as well. After 20 years of military life, after deployments, after 48 combined...
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From Chicken Nuggets to Graduations and a Helicopter Mom Learning to Land.
Some days hit harder than others. With my husband gone, the house feels different. Quieter in some ways, okay, who am I kidding, I will be 100% honest, you can hear a pin drop,...
A Day in the Life (And It All Started Before 5 a.m.)
People love to ask what a typical day looks like. The answer is simple:There is no such thing, it all depends on how late I stayed up watching my Netflix series or reading the...
The Holidays Are Over… But Life Didn’t get the Memo
Which means I can finally take down the half completed Christmas lights that only half worked anyway. I kept telling myself I’d fix them.I did not.They are coming down, today! Meanwhile, real life has...
The Part of Military Retirement No One Prepared Me For
Because here’s the part no one really prepares you for:The transition doesn’t come wrapped in a neat little bow. Retirement Isn’t an Ending — It’s a Hard Pivot My husband officially retired — a...
PCS to the Eglin Area: What No One Tells You — A Military Spouse’s Honest Guide to Crestview
By: Kendra Sheikho — Military Spouse of 20 Years, Realtor, Mom, and Panhandle Local Since 2012 If you’re a military family heading to the Eglin AFB area — Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast...
From Solo Survival to Shared Dreams: My Green Beret Husband’s Retirement in the Panhandle
Hey, Panhandle friends and fellow military spouses! Welcome to Nest and Neighborhood, my new corner of the internet where I’m diving into real estate, local Panhandle treasures, and the wild, beautiful mess of life...
Red Flags to Watch For When Touring Homes
House hunting is exciting. Walking through different homes, picturing where your furniture will go, dreaming about hosting family and friends—it’s all part of the fun. But while you’re imagining your future in a new...
The Real Side of Real Estate
Welcome back to Nest & Neighborhood — where I talk about more than just houses. I talk about the people, the process, and the neighborhoods we call home. Let’s be honest: real estate isn’t...
What $350,000 Buys You in Crestview, Fort Walton Beach, and Niceville
If you’re beginning your home search along the Emerald Coast, one of the first things you’ll notice is how much home values vary depending on the location. A $350,000 budget might get you a...