Kate Edstrom
Kate is originally from Southern Illinois and is a formerly reluctant Air Force spouse. In her previous life, Kate served as a development professional, working for an engineering college and national sorority foundation. She is the mother of two very strong and independent girls and three dogs. She has been referred to as a “Crazy Dog Lady” by more than a bushel of folks, and she volunteers at the county animal shelter on a regular basis. Kate is married to a very kind man, who always makes her laugh and is her partner-in-crime in her pursuit to eat anything and everything along their journey.
Modern Marriage and the Military, a Double-Edged Sword
As a 10-year-old kid, my heart's desire was to marry Jareth, The Goblin King, from the Labyrinth. Obviously, I was a true romantic even then. Despite the wildly inappropriate age difference, pirate shirts, velvet...
The Day I Cried at Chick-fil-A
I cried at Chick-fil-A today. I went there to eat my feelings, but instead I ended up making everyone around me exceptionally uncomfortable.
I fully believe that Chick-fil-A is a place to be happy. To...
On Anthony Bourdain and Mourning Someone You Have Never Met
Celebrity Chef Anthony Bourdain Has Died at 61.
The news alert popped up on my phone as I woke up yesterday.
No. What?
I had to put my glasses on to ensure I had read the headline...
Kid-Friendly Podcasts for Road Trip Season
I have an unhealthy obsession with podcasts. I am a stay-at-home parent whose only companion during the day is a 2.5-year-old. Although I am very excited to hear the results of her "speriments," which...
Cognitive Dissonance and the “Truths” We Tell Ourselves
"This is the move in which I will get my life together," I announce to anyone who will listen.
They are all very excited for me. I know this because they were just as excited...
Air Command and Staff College: The Good, The Bad and the Sweaty
My phone rang as I was leaving the grocery store. It was my husband. I hadn't thought much of it because he often calls just to see how my day is going. He's swell...
Military Moms Guide to Consultant Run Businesses
There is nothing we value more at Military Moms Blog than supporting our community. We are proud to feature businesses run by moms who work hard to support their families and build their careers...
Dear Congress, Stop Using Military Families for Your Own Political Gain
Well, Congress, you collectively suck. I would like to immediately include the disclaimer that the opinions expressed in this post do not necessarily represent the views of the entire Military Moms Blog Contributing Team....
The Best Parenting Advice I’ve Ever Received
I experienced many challenging days as a new mother. I spilled my guts in a previous post about how difficult it was for me to move to a new country when my first daughter was...
Holiday Questions for the People You Love
My dear, sweet friend recently had her first child. Just like any new mother, she is overwhelmed; overwhelmed with love, with exhaustion, with joy, and with change.
I ache with happiness and empathy for her...
Slim Furniture, Where Have You Been All My Life?
I never imagined the mere mention of three seemingly benign letters would make my blood pressure skyrocket. "PCS," or Permanent Change of Station for all of you non-military folk, is the perpetual state of...
Get Your Groove Back: 10 Songs to Reclaim the Girl You Remember
"Hey Girl! (I use this phrase when I don't really know someone but am attempting to be simultaneously breezy and familiar.) Remember me?"
Nope.
As I sat on my kitchen floor shamefully attempting to hide behind...