Rachel Carpenter
October Book Club: Girl, Wash Your Face!
Have you heard of this month's book? A book that everyone claims is a "must" read? A book that seems to pop up in...
September Book Club: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
In its most simple definition, a book club is comprised of a group of people drawn together to read. The members can share their...
The Humbling Experience of Visiting War Memorials
During a recent visit with my family, I visited the World War II Valor in the Pacific Monument. This national monument is famously home...
August Book Club: Little Fires Everywhere
Parents know that rules are necessary. Rules keep order in the chaos of raising children; they provide structure and expectations; they are the yardstick...
The Reasons You NEED Alone Time (and How to Get it)
Tonight, I did one of my favorite things: I went to see a movie by myself. All by myself. I like to pick a...
Crisis is the Military Community’s Strong Suit
If you or your family need anything at all, we will be there.
If you are married or related to the military, you have heard this...
May Book Club: Beneath a Scarlet Sky
If you are reading along with our Military Moms Blog Book Club, you know that our monthly selections are a variety. Our selections range...
Stop Saying, “I’m Fine” and Start Being Honest
I'm fine.
I heard myself say it all the time. It was the standard response to any inquiry of my day, my mood, my life,...
April Book Club: The Invention of Wings
I admit - I judge a book by its cover. I know, all our parents and grandparents have advised us against this (and we...
Calories are Stupid: Tips and Tricks From a Blunt Nutritionist
Megan Kober is not your average dietitian. The bio for her business website, The Nutrition Addiction, states that she is a "vodka-loving dietician with...
March Book Club: A Stranger in the House
It was all about the title for our March book club selection, A Stranger in the House, by Shari Lapena. A little intrigue, a...
The Dos and Don’ts of PCSing With Pets
It's only March, but Permanent Change of Station (PCS) season will be here before we know it. This is the span from May 15-August...












