Brittany Velasquez
Brittany hails from Phoenix, Arizona, but has lived all over through her husband’s career in the Air Force. They have moved from Arizona to Texas to Italy to Korea (for him) to Illinois (for she and the kids), and now Texas again — but this time as a reservist! Brittany has three children and currently spends her time studying in graduate school, mastering the art of precision over-the-shoulder snack throwing in her minivan, and saying yes to every single thing anyone asks her to do as a volunteer.
The Top 5 Reasons Why I Love TDYs
I love my husband. My kids love my husband, too. My favorite times are when we are all at home together talking over dinner, cuddled up watching a movie, or taking a long walk....
Things We Should Stop Saying to Moms of Young Children: For the Sake of...
It happened to me when my third child was two months old. My husband was on a remote tour in South Korea. We were lucky because his mid-tour leave lined up perfectly, so he...
1 Week of Kid-Friendly, Vegetarian Meals for Your Instant Pot
Did you get a new Instant Pot for Christmas? So did I! Last year. And ...
I barely used it in the past year.
Why? Because:
I am scared of it. Pressurized contents? Burning hot explosions?...
#metoo At The Supermarket: How I Wish I’d Reacted and What I Am Teaching...
Last spring, I ran into the grocery store with my youngest child to pick up some last-minute supplies for dinner before heading to school to pick up my two oldest. As I was bagging...
Go Back To Where You Came From: What the Playground Taught Me About Racism
A few months ago, my 10-year-old daughter came home from school and said, “Mom, today at school, a girl told me to go back where I came from. She also told me that they...
10 Reasons You’ll Love Being Stationed at Sheppard AFB
(Disclaimer: If you are one of my friends who live in Wichita Falls, Texas, and you are NOT military, close your eyes and scroll down a bit until you see my first point. I...
Yes, My Husband is Gone A Lot: What I Wish You Knew
A well-meaning friend recently said to me, “I don’t know how you do everything you do all alone. Your husband is gone so much that you are like a single mom!”
My dear sweet friend,...
Overcoming a Life-Threatening Food Allergy with Oral Immunotherapy
I have started and deleted this post many times. I am at a loss for words, which is weird for me because when I'm telling stories or trying to explain complicated concepts to my...
Traveling Alone with Kids? Rely on the Kindness of Strangers
First, a story: I was traveling from Dallas to Miami to visit my mom for Easter. I had my three children — ages 10, 6, and 2. I had my backpack. Each kid had...