meredithn
Meredith is wife to Ryan and mom to Lucas and Cecilia. They are an Air Force family stationed at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. Originally from Ohio, she and Ryan will always consider themselves Buckeyes at heart. They love to explore new places and new foods and experience new cultures. Meredith is a runner — stroller runs and trail runs are her favorite! She also enjoys spinning and yoga. She loves to read and is always looking for good recommendations. Most nights you can find her in the kitchen cooking, with a good glass of wine, surrounded by her family.
My One Simple (But Necessary) Personal Trainer Prerequisite
I have been researching a new running coach/personal trainer/magic worker.
I have never used one and after listening to a few podcasts, I've decided to...
6 Tips to Help You Conquer the Laundry
Throughout high school and college, I worked at a dry cleaners. I learned a lot from working there and to this day, I can...
How a Breast Pump Helped Me Run a Marathon
“Nursing is easy and fun 100 percent of the time!" said no one ever.
“Training for a marathon while nursing is easy and fun!” Also,...
My Job as Handy Mommy: It’s Complicated
I proudly wear many hats in my family. I am the cook, the house cleaner, the chauffeur, and, sometimes, I am even the doctor....
5 Ways to Embrace the Holidays While Living Abroad
This year will be our second year celebrating Christmas in Japan. Last year was not only our first year, but it also was just...
A Letter to Myself Mid-Deployment
Dear Meredith,
You’ve made it. You are now officially halfway done with this latest deployment. You are surviving, your kids are striving, and your husband...
My No. 1 Tactic to Surviving My Spouse’s Deployments
People often ask me how I do it. How do I survive a deployment with two kids? How can I train for a marathon...
10 Reasons You Will Love Being Stationed in Arizona
You may be stationed at Davis-Monthan AFB, Luke AFB, Ft. Huachuca or Yuma, but no matter where you are, there are plenty of reasons...
5 Kid-inspired Care Packages for Your Deployed Spouse
We've all been there. It is two months into the most recent deployment, and you realize that you haven't sent one care package to...
Embracing Your Overseas Orders
So you received orders to move overseas? You may be scared of the unknown. You may be sad to sell your house or leave...