Mothers protect children. All around the world, across the majority of the animal kingdom, mothers protect children. We carry our babies for nine months in our...
At the time of this writing, I have an 8-day  3 week one month old baby. (I was optimistic about getting this post done. Clearly I...
It was a big, well, let’s just say "discussion" in our house. An ongoing discussion that lasted for months. My oldest son, who has...
When I found out a year ago that I was pregnant, I vowed not to be one of those women who completely changes when...

6 Life Hacks for a New Year

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Welcome to another brand new year. This season is ripe with reflection and resolutions. Everyone I know is eager to wipe the slate clean...
The Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) is located near Mons, Belgium (about 30 minutes south of Brussels) and is the military headquarters for...
I once thrived on current events and the daily buzz of world news that streamed to my phone and television. Now, it seems that...
A few months ago, my 10-year-old daughter came home from school and said, “Mom, today at school, a girl told me to go back...
I am not a very sentimental person. I don't have a hope chest. I didn’t preserve and keep my wedding dress. My children’s baby...
This crazy life we call motherhood is a common bond that we all share, right? Yet I can't help but look at social media...
Dear Mom, From the moment I can remember, you have always kissed me goodnight, goodbye or even good luck. I have ducked, dodged, avoided and...
Hi, I’m a stay at home mom and I have a confession to make: I miss my job. You see, I’ve been a working mom the...

Military Lifestyle

Expectations For When Your Active Duty Child Returns Home

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HOORAY! They're coming home! The season is here for our active duty service daughters and sons to come home. They have been gone for...