I once ogled a piece of home decor that displayed the message S I M P L I F Y. I whispered to my dear friend "I want one."
He...
I fell in love with theater at a young age. Growing up, I participated in school plays and church plays. I got involved with...
We've all been there. It is two months into the most recent deployment, and you realize that you haven't sent one care package to...
This past Wednesday, senior advisor Ivanka Trump held a listening session at the White House with a group of military spouses. The topic was...
Momming ain’t easy. Being a military spouse ain’t easy. Having a career ain’t easy. Add all three together, and let me tell you, the...
I could hardly let him go the first drill weekend after he was home from Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training (AIT). I remember...
I don’t like asking for help because I don’t like bothering people. I tend to assume there are worse things in the world than...
... you know the rest of the lyrics. For those who are military spouses, this should be our mantra. Personally, I feel that this...
I was catching up with a girlfriend recently, and she was telling me about how tough it's been around the house with her husband's...
In terms of military assignments, I’ve been pretty fortunate. Even for some locations with mixed reviews, I have always found something positive about my...
We are stronger together than we are alone. It’s a nice idea, but having spent the past 30 plus years as a fiercely independent...
I love bath time with my son. He's three months old and thinks I'm awesome. Every splash is hilarious, and every silly face I...
Military Lifestyle
Between Headlines and Homework
March 2026
The morning starts like any other. I pour coffee while my oldest inspects the level of toasting on his toast. I sigh, roll...
