Last summer, we decided that, for our summer vacation, we would spend a week in Cape Cod. We love to travel to places near...
When we find out our next duty station, I almost immediately start researching the area. I sit down with my favorite tried-and-true resources and...
Long summer days are almost upon us, and if you’re like me, you are feeling a mixture of excitement to have more time with...
As we draw close to the summer, one of the most challenging experiences for military families is navigating the inevitable farewells as friends relocate...
Dear Daughter,
As I sit down to write this, I find myself overwhelmed by a mix of emotions. You are almost 18, about to graduate...
Listen, I know many things about many things, but there are certain questions that I need help answering when my kids ask. Why? Honestly,...
Life in a military family has its own rhythm, one filled with constant change. Orders come, boxes are packed, and life moves forward. For...
Celine Dion’s recent documentary provides a window into the life of one of the world’s most iconic performers, offering not just insights into her...
Team sports have always been a big part in raising both of my boys. All the running around to make sure the kids are...
“Why don’t we have Halloween?”
My curious, confused almost-three-year-old gestured to our new neighbor’s elaborate seasonal display complete with a gigantic skeleton, a flying witch,...
The Christmas season is my favorite time of year. Once we get our first snowfall (living in upstate New York, I’m sure it’ll be...
I have a twelve year old who tears through books at a speed I can’t believe, and a ten year old who listens to...
Military Lifestyle
Normalized Overwhelm
Over the Edge
I was standing in the kitchen, washing dishes and doing mental math: I was trying to figure out how to get the...
