Alicia
Alicia is a mom of two girls and married to her National Guard-turned-Active Duty husband for 15 years. Alicia has left part of her heart in the hills of Kentucky, the Piney Woods of East Texas, every taco truck in San Antonio, the Northern Lights of Fairbanks, Alaska, and now resides in Northern Virginia. She spends her time learning watercolor painting, reading too many books, trying new foods, riding the Peloton, and playing with her dog. She is also a new contributor for DC Area Moms.
Hooah! Happy Birthday Army!
Happy Birthday to the United States Army!
245 years old! Congrats!
It’s the time of COVID-19, so the big party you’re planning may have to wait. But that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate you! It...
No-Contact Ways to Connect With Friends Right Now
As military spouses, we are well-practiced in loving and supporting one another from a distance. We have connections in other states and other countries that we don't see often.
But to me, this isolation due...
Let’s be like Moira – Lessons from an Unusual Mother
Can you learn anything about being a good mom from a woman who can't remember her daughter's middle name? Can you learn anything about being a friend from a woman who has lost all...
Easter Ideas in the time of COVID-19
Times are wild, am I right?
I've been wanting to try some new things for Easter but COVID-19 has been messing with all my plans. There are a lot of things we can't do right now....
The Milestones I Am Happy to Leave Behind
Milestones are different for everyone. We watch and wait, sometimes cognizant of hitting them in our families with our children. Sometimes they surprise us. We find ourselves almost longing to go back to the time...
10 Ways to Spark Joy this Winter
As military families, we're constantly on the move. You may be tired of your warm winter or waiting to get out of your cold winter.
But winter is just that - a season. It passes...
There is Never Enough Time Before a Deployment
When we heard about his upcoming deployment, it seemed far away. We felt like we had time.
We began planning. My most optimistic self hoped we could get all of the dirty work of pre-deployment...
5 Empowering Books with Strong Female Characters for Kids
Before I had children, I was buying books. As a preschool teacher, I took advantage of the book orders sent to my classroom and ordered way too many for a person without children, who...
Summer Sports: Lessons Learned from a Newbie Mom
This summer we thought we'd add to the madness and begin youth team sports. We picked track through our post's recreation office, and we're doing soccer through our city. Our thought was that track...
My Journey as a (Not-So) Cool Mom
I am not naturally a "cool mom." Which is mostly OK with me.
But I’d like to think I’m getting a little cooler hanging out with you.
I am by nature a little more anxious than...
No Fairy Godmother? Go To The Military Ball Anyway!
Dining Out, Formal Mess, Military Ball -- whichever your branch does, there’s probably one coming up in your near future.
On the fence about going to a formal military event? Here are my reasons why...
5 Ways Being on WIC Changed My Life
After seeing my OB/GYN doctor for nine months, I felt a huge void after I gave birth. I got along well with her and felt like I was getting excellent care. Then I had...