I dropped by my neighbor’s house the other day and was pleasantly surprised when she offered me the cutest little dessert. She had a...
It's that time of year again: beautiful formal gowns, perfectly manicured nails, and men in immaculate dress uniforms. Ball season only comes around once...
Let’s talk about rank.
When I was a brand new baby mil spouse, I went to a class called Heart Link. It’s an Air Force...
I love football ...
Not in the rumble, tumble tomboy kind of way -- although I've always wished I was 'that girl.' I deeply want...
Prior to taking my kids to Disney World this past year, I hadn’t been in over 20 years. While I will admit that I...
If you’ve recently moved with kids to one of the military bases in the St. Louis area, such as Scott Air Force Base, you’re...
"Ohio? You’re moving to Ohio?!?"
"Aren't you going the opposite way?"
"Is there even a highway to get from here to there?"
You can imagine my anxiety...
Moving away from your tribe is arguably the hardest part of a military permanent change of station (PCS). You spend between two and five...
I have started and deleted this post many times. I am at a loss for words, which is weird for me because when I'm...
Recently, my husband's military record changed to reflect that he now has an "exceptional family member." Prior to the diagnosis, nothing appeared amiss. Afterwards, I experienced an array of...
When I think back to my time using a breast pump with my first child, my memories are pretty ho hum at best. Mostly,...
Gone are the days when I can just pack a small carry-on, drink my coffee, and read a book while I wait for my...
Military Lifestyle
The Invisible Load of Supporting Love, Duty and Ambition
When Support Feels Like a Full-Time Job
Bedtime is finally here, again. The house is quiet. But your mind is racing through a never-ending...
