Ellen Kehs
Ellen Kehs was born and raised in Evanston, Illinois where she met and later married her high school sweetheart, Mason. Together they’ve traveled the world, most recently touching down in Florida in June 2022. She’s a mom to three little boys, Theodore (eleven), Woodrow (nine) and Maximus (six). Life is never boring with her boys! Ellen loves being a military spouse and she embodies the “bloom where you are planted” mentality. In addition to soaking up whatever current city she’s living in, she is passionate about reading and getting books in the hands of children, as well as helping other mamas connect with each other. She has a bachelor’s degree in secondary English education, a master’s degree in adolescent literacy and technology, and she teaches full-time online, in addition to being a stay-at-home mom. Her hobbies include, exploring, reading, swimming, napping, snapping pictures, playing games, baking, and loving on the little men in her life.
2025 Book Bingo: Military Edition
If you are already a reader or want to dedicate more time to reading in 2025, consider participating in our 2025 Book Bingo: Military Edition. Grab a copy of your bingo sheet, and use...
Which Home, for the Holidays?
Home for the holidays is a tricky concept for military families. I could write the introduction script for new military spouses or families meeting each other.
“Hi, I’m Ellen; what’s your name?”
“Where do you work?”
“Do...
Alaska, as Wonderful as it Looks
Tick…tick…my pencil etched across the page as I marked two bucket list vacations off my dream list this past summer. We knew my husband’s upcoming assignment would not allow for much leave and we...
Bow Tie Chicken Alfredo
My obsession with the Pioneer Woman began a few years ago. Her recipes were accessible and tasty, and most importantly...my kids ate the food!
One of my favorite meals of hers is Bowtie Chicken Alfredo. ...
Easy Basic Quiche
This isn't going to be a novella telling you the history of baking before I give you a recipe. This is a great "breakfast for dinner" option, a brunch potluck dish for MOPS, or...
A Love Letter to My Therapist
Dear You,
I miss you. I did not know I would miss you as much as I do. I did not think I needed you so much until I found you. Well, that last part...
Small Steps to an Organized Home
The holidays are winding down, the calendar has flipped to a new year, and there is no better time to spend a few moments here and there organizing your home. Whenever I pack up...
Lasagna Soup
Lasagna Soup is the perfect Fall meal that you can easily adapt for anyone in the family. Need a time saver - you can even throw it in the crockpot.
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE SOUP:
2 tsp....
When Football Becomes Family
I'm holding his pudgy, grimy little hand, feeling his nerves flow through me. We're sitting on the outskirts of the playground at his new school, and I keep whisper-begging, "Let's just get a popsicle....
Back to School: Online Teacher Edition
Are summer breaks getting shorter or is it just me? I have been an online teacher for nine years. This is the second year I have had an official summer break, totaling five and...
The Magic in Your Local Library
Teleportation tops the charts for cool magical powers. My kids and I get to experience this magic, usually once or twice a week. The teleportation takes place once we enter the magic portal, that...