Abigail has been married to her college sweetheart, an active-duty Army soldier, for 3 years. They currently are stationed in upstate New York with their 1-year-old son. Abigail grew up in Nebraska (ironically enough for this ocean girl at heart, NE is the only triple land-locked state), but since their marriage, has lived in Arizona, Virginia, and now New York. She is a stay-at-home mom, passionate about her faith, family and friends. She enjoys reading, baking, drinking coffee, photography, thrifting, and would love to live near the ocean someday. Abigail is passionate about being present where she is, wherever that may be. She loves to research and make a list of interesting things to do in the area they currently call home. This list lives on the wall in the hallway, and the highlight of her week is their “Saturday Adventures” where they try to check somewhere off the list as a family each weekend. Their favorite places to visit are the National Park System sites! As a military spouse, Abigail loves to help build into her community through attending PWOC, and her dream is to encourage military families everywhere to embrace where they are called to be. Free to follow Abigail on Instagram - @here.and.all.there

Amy is married to her active duty Army husband and together, they have 5 children. Though Amy was an Air Force brat for part of her childhood, she considers Pensacola, Florida to be home. Before becoming a stay at home mom, she earned her M.Ed in Deaf Education and worked as a Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing. Amy is passionate about her faith, mothering, families and embracing the military lifestyle. She enjoys adventuring with her family, traveling, new experiences, cooking, listening to audiobooks, and trying to keep the chaos of her house under (somewhat) control. She and her family are currently stationed in the Midwest.

Christina is a wife and mother of two boys. Her oldest son is beginning his Active Army career. With no prior military experience in their family, she has jumped head first into this life, and roller coaster of being a military mama. Christina works full time as an Administrative Assistant, loudly cheers for her younger son at his hockey games, and currently serves as Membership Secretary for the Blue Star Mothers Richmond, VA chapter. She enjoys a chips, salsa, margarita night, and anytime spent laughing with her family!

Christy Thomas is a Navy wife. She is married to her college sweetheart, who serves on submarines. They have three children. Christy has a background in elementary education, meditation, and life coaching. Being a Navy wife has presented unexpected challenges, but it has also taught her self-compassion, mindfulness, and how to prioritize her own needs. She hosts the "Keep Calm Mother On" podcast, where she shares tips for self-care and relaxation. Currently, Christy and her family are stationed in the Washington DC area.

Born and raised in coffee country (looking at you, Seattle), Courtney Boyer is passionate about helping others gain clarity in their lives and relationships so they can live more authentically. After marrying her college sweetheart, she began her career in sexuality education and counseling eventually finding her home in coaching and energy work. Throughout her Army husband’s early military medical career, Courtney stayed at home with their three children, connecting and volunteering with other military spouses. Courtney is the founder of Courtney Boyer Coaching Coaching, a speaker, contributing writer, and running enthusiast. She has never strayed from her coffee roots and enjoys meeting new people over a steaming cup of joe (or glass of red wine). Courtney and her family are currently living the OCONUS life in Germany.

Born and raised in Alabama, Dana never thought her world would exist outside of the small town she grew up in. However, after meeting her husband, Kelson, Dana has spent the past decade moving around the country as a proud United States Marine Corps spouse and currently calls Camp Pendleton home (at least for the next 3 years). They welcomed their daughter, Addison in 2015 while her husband was deployed to Afghanistan - and she is now a beautiful, but sassy, 9 year old. Dana has worked in the Real Estate industry for well over 7 years now in various cities, and she currently works remotely as the Listing Coordinator for one of the top producing teams in Montrose, Colorado. In her free time, Dana enjoys hiking/walks with her family, trying out local restaurants, and watching all of the scandalous reality TV shows. As a seasoned military spouse, her goal is to share her many stories and challenges, both good and bad in hopes that she can help at least one person feel not so alone in this crazy life.

Gincy lives in Southern California with her husband, Steve, who she met on a blind date in 1988. They have one newly married son who is in the Air Force JAG. Gincy has a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and an MBA and became a stay-at-home mom after her son was born in 1996. While Gincy had plans to return to work, life had other plans. Steve was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment when he was 55-years old, and she became his caregiver. Throughout her life, Gincy has always been a volunteer. Her current volunteer positions are with the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces, AARP’s Wish of a Lifetime, and in her city as a Commissioner and teacher of a class for seniors. Using what she has learned as a caregiver, Gincy is a speaker and author of four books for caregivers and two books about who people were before their dementia diagnosis. You can visit gincyheins.com to learn more. In her free time, she enjoys reading, walking with friends, cooking, baking, and is trying to write a cozy mystery and learn to juggle.

Julie is the mother of three kids, ages 10, 6, and 3. Although she knew little about military service when her marriage began, she promised to follow her husband wherever the Army would send him. To her continuous surprise and delight, the Army has brought her family to Italy for a second time. A former piano teacher and worship leader, Julie has recently shifted her creative energy to writing. She has contributed to Legacy Magazine and She Is Kindred – A Storytelling Collective. Julie believes that telling our stories can help us understand each other’s unique journey and perspective, ultimately bringing us closer to one another. In her free time, Julie enjoys reading, cooking, sight-seeing, and learning Italian. Julie shares snapshots of her family’s life overseas on Instagram at @juliecodabarnes.

Kathryn Butler, based out of Honolulu, Hawaii, is a Navy wife, mom of three, and marketing professional whose work has appeared in Business Insider, Military Families Magazine, We Are the Mighty, and more. She holds a bachelor's degree in History from Southern Methodist University and a master's in Museum Studies from George Washington University. An enthusiastic Anglophile and history lover, she enjoys exploring museums with her kids and making each new duty station feel like home.

Hey there, I’m Katie! We’re living the aloha life on O’ahu, Hawaii, where we’ve been for almost 3 years now. I love being at the beach, watching British crime dramas while I fold clothes, chatting in the alley as my kids play with friends, and planning trips around the islands with my family. We’re embracing our historic base home for the unique opportunities it provides, and learning all we can about the history of the Hawaiian people. I am the mom to 4 elementary school aged kids, and wife to an Air Force guy who just can’t retire even after 20 years.

Katie is a proud Air Force wife of over 15 years and a mom to 2 amazing boys (ages 7 & 12), as well as a dog mom to the rambunctious Maverick. She’s a Registered Nurse turned entrepreneur and has her own small business, Love and Lettering by Katie. Katie is a Wisconsin native who can be found cheering for the Brewers, Bucks, Badgers & Packers! In her free time, you can find her reading a book or digging into her creativity through painting, crafting, and hand lettering.

Monica Voicu Denniston is an active duty Air Force spouse, mom to three military brats, and author of the award-winning picture book "Maggie the Military Rat." She is a first-generation Romanian immigrant who developed a passion for picture books while using them to learn English when she was eight years old. Monica has a law degree from UC Berkeley School of Law, where she currently teaches legal writing. She and her family have lived in Sacramento, California; Newport, Rhode Island; and Madrid, Spain. They call the Bay Area, California home and are currently stationed at Travis AFB. Learn more about Monica at monicavoicudenniston.com, and follow her at @maggiethemilitaryrat.

Nicole Cowan, or Nikki to those that know her well, is an active-duty Army spouse for nearly 17 years and a mom of a teenage daughter Elizabeth, as well as a 5-pound Chihuahua named Athena. Nicole and her husband Matthew are high school sweethearts and have been together since 1998.

Recognizing the challenges of maintaining stability in education amidst the military lifestyle, Nicole homeschools her daughter. She is a huge homeschool advocate and believes that it is important for parents to have that option.

With a background in veterinary nursing, Nicole's love for animals runs deep. Although she no longer works in the field, she still tries to find ways to put her time in the veterinary field to use by answering any questions people might have. She believes that educating the public about animals is crucial for fostering a better understanding.

Originally from Fort Collins, Colorado, Nicole's heart belongs to the mountains. Nature has always been her inspiration. She used to have her own photography business, specializing in lifestyle photography of children and animals, as well as macro nature photography. Although she no longer does photography as a business, she still is very much a photographer and does it for fun now. Animals, nature, and kiddos are still her favorites to photograph.

Nicole is currently the owner of Sweetellabella (a nickname she has for her daughter) where she makes jewelry and other fun gifts all inspired by nature for the lover of flora and fauna. She has a booth in 3 Painted Tree locations in Virginia and in Arizona. She also has her work on her own website and sells on a platform named Spouse-ly where all the vendors are military, and first responder affiliated.

When she's not working on her creative projects, Nicole enjoys spending time with her family. One of their favorite pastimes is exploring antique stores on the weekends.

Samantha was born and raised in Wisconsin, and never imagined leaving the state. But the military had other plans for her when she met her now husband in college. Together they tackled Army National Guard life for a while until her husband went active duty. They’ve had some beautiful duty stations around the world and are currently in Fort Leavenworth (2024). Samantha is a mom of two, Reagan (six) and Jaxton (two). Though life is busy, she loves finding pockets of time to explore and travel with her family. She’s passionate about finding gratitude and happiness in all of life, including the challenges. Her resume would read as eclectic by many since her bachelor’s is in Radiologic Technology, with certificates in youth and family ministry and personal training to highlight a few. She is now a stay at home mom and runs for her company Happiness Unleashed LLC, living out her passions and helping others create more happiness through gratitude.

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

Stacey is the wife to her active-duty Air Force husband, Mom to her 10-year-old daughter and dog Mom to 3 loveable dogs. Currently they call MacDill AFB home but are currently knee deep into a cross-country move to Eielson AFB, Alaska. Also, she currently holds the corresponding secretary position on the local PTA board. Stacey has found much passion in volunteering at her daughter’s school, getting back into university herself and creating an inviting space on Instagram that follows her family’s journey through military life called SimplyTheCurries. Lastly, you’ll always find her with music of all genres playing and a coffee in hand (If she doesn’t have a coffee, please guide her to the nearest coffee pot).

Susan is an Air Force Wife and Mom of two. She grew up in Maryland next door to her future husband. A few years after college, they got married and they began their adventures as a military family. She loves spending time with her children and making memories every chance she gets. Susan has a background in communications with a passion for books. She runs a book blog and has aspirations to be an author one day. If you are looking for book recommendations she is your girl!

Originally from El Paso, Texas, Yoli now calls Hawaii home. She lives here with The Husband, three kids, and the family mascots: a spirited little dog and a cat who’s convinced she’s royalty. She juggles the many balls of life as a wife and mom, and is also an experienced English teacher. Yoli has taught across various states and overseas at the university, middle and high school, and now elementary level. Her passion lies in empowering students through the power of reading, and advocating for equitable and meaningful access to education. When she’s not busy moving or unpacking endless boxes from the last move with the family, Yoli dabbles in metalsmithing, singing, exploring the town, and getting lost in a good book. She’s known for cracking jokes to navigate the uncertainties of life, and who knows—maybe she’ll find time to become a comedian yet.

Zarina, a dedicated and active-duty Marine, finds her strength in service and her family. As a proud wife to her fellow Marine, together they navigate the unique challenges and triumphs of military life raising two sons aged 11 and six. Born and raised in Zambia, Africa, Zarina embarked on a new chapter by immigrating to Atlanta, GA with her family in 2002.  Her journey has instilled in her a passion for sharing the inspiring stories and journeys of servicewomen with a particular focus on the experiences of female Marines. Zarina and her family are currently stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Beyond her military commitments, her zest for life manifests in love for travel, running, reading and engaging in podcasting. Follow along as she shares snippets of her family and career on instagram @zarina.flemming