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 give it a go and see how much it will...
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 say it was one of the most fun jobs I...
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, said no one ever.
I had made a personal goal after...
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. But one role that I have a complicated relationship with...
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 10 days after we welcomed our Cecilia into the family,...
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 is doing well on the other side of the world....
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 while my husband is gone? How do I spend quality...
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 to be excited about being in Arizona. Be warned, this...
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 your spouse who is deployed. Whoops!
The fact that you are...
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 behind your friends. If you have kids, you may be...