In early May I had the opportunity to attend a conference called Homefront Rising, in Washington D.C. Homefront Rising is a one-day non-partisan leadership boot...
We are weeks away from our cross country Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and the "going away" coffees, lunches, potlucks, and parties are in...
If you are reading along with our Military Moms Blog Book Club, you know that our monthly selections are a variety. Our selections range...
This month on the blog – in conjunction with Britax – we are thrilled to share a series of posts on child safety in...
While there are many challenges associated with being a military family, one of the most difficult is coping with stress when the active duty...
Last spring, I cut back my Russian sage plants to practically nothing. I read and followed the online advice for pruning the plant, but...
  How long have you been a part of the military? This doesn’t have to be as active duty. You also can be “just” the...
I figured my mother to be a huge crime-book enthusiast as I was coming of age. She used to incessantly say that her biggest...
Spring is finally in the air, and Permanent Change of Station, better known as PCS season, is almost upon us! Are you one of...
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...
I have been a runner for the past 16 years. By no means am I a professional or elite runner, but I have run...
Since my first pregnancy seven years ago, I have come to relax … a lot. But first a disclaimer: The information included in this article...

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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...