Kailyn Rhinehart
Kailyn Rhinehart is a writer and mama of two. She has been with her active duty Air Force husband - dating, engaged, or married - through his 16-year career. Though born and raised in New England, she currently calls South Carolina home. Kailyn has spent the last 11 years in six different states, but unashamedly favors the Southern year-round sunshine the most. With a degree in Early Childhood Education and Psychology, she is a kindergarten teacher turned freelance writer. Kailyn is an avid list-maker, Enneagram 1, and loves connecting with other military mamas in this crazy life. Say hello at kailynrhinehart.com
Sourdough Pumpkin Bars
This recipe is great for kids and adults. These sourdough discard pumpkin bars are easy to grab for breakfast or dessert. They are so...
Easy Sourdough Burger Buns
These sourdough burger buns don't take too long, but once you've had them you'll never go back to store-bought again! These are also a...
7 Mistakes I’ve Made After a PCS
During the 16 years of my husband’s military commitment, we’ve lived in six different states. We’ve moved with kids and without kids. We’ve moved...
How Learning Sourdough Taught Me to Slow Down
In 2024, my word of the year was nourish. Yes, like eating. But it was different than that. The goal was to focus on...
How to Embrace Winter
I remember our first winter here in the Midwest. As a born and raised New Englander, I didn’t flinch. I knew it would be...
It’s Not Our Time to Leave
“Check again!?” I not-so-subtly demand. “I heard the Jones got orders yesterday. Are you sure there’s nothing in there for us?” My husband rolls...
5 Ways to Improve School Mornings
If you looked in the dictionary for whatever the opposite of a morning person is, you’d see my name. And while I make sure...
5 Sensory Play Ideas for Summer (and an Oobleck Recipe!)
As a former early childhood educator and mama to two littles, sensory play is one of my favorite types of play. The benefits and...
Sourdough Pretzel Bites
These pretzel bites are a crowd favorite and so easy to make and take to an event! (Or just munch on in your kitchen!)
Ingredients:
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5 Ways For Reducing (Military) Mom Stress
For the people who know me and are reading this, you’ll probably find it ironic that I, of all people, am writing about stress....
5 Reasons to Start a New Hobby While Your Spouse Is Gone
As a military spouse, your service member is likely away for periods of time. Whether it’s months or weeks, this time can leave you...
5 Time Management Hacks that Save Me as a Mom
As the phrase goes… “Mommin’ ain't easy.” Let's face it, sometimes it's downright overwhelming. It feels like there are a million and one things...