Military Moms

In the Broadway musical “Rent,” the cast sings a song about measuring time in "Seasons of Love." As military families we are familiar with measuring time. Whether you love or hate where you’re stationed, we’re all pretty much measuring time...

One of the best things about staying in a TLF (temporary living facility) when you're PCSing is that it "technically" has everything you need. It's a step up from a regular hotel room since it has a living area,...

Halloween is fast approaching!  Does that statement make you cheer or make you groan?!  I used to be the sort of person who dreaded Halloween and couldn’t wait for it to be over but guess what? Living in America made...

When I was a kid, my Mom worked every Sunday. Thus, my Dad would start nagging my brother and I about our chores about five minutes after she pulled out of the garage. I loathed being nagged and would just...

I have 3 kids, two of which were born pretty close together. I called their infancies and toddlerdom my “baby years.” My baby years that were full of the same. The same cup. The same plate. The same toy...

... maybe it's because my family is from Texas. ... or perhaps because for the last three years we've been stationed at Fort Drum I've yearned for sunshine for months on end during the harsh, bitter winters of Northern New...

For the people who know me and are reading this, you’ll probably find it ironic that I, of all people, am writing about stress. To clarify, the person writing this post is generally a stressed-out mom. To which I say,...

We are so pleased to have Debra Whitson and her professional advice for you! For more info on her agency and services, please see the link in her bio. Thank you! As a mediator and collaborative divorce practitioner, I’ve unfortunately...

Welcome to our newest series. In "Friday Favorites," our team will share a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty products to recipes to books and anything in between. That positive pink line is staring right...

The summer after my high school graduation was something of a dream come true. I got to spend six weeks in Denmark as a summer exchange student. Denmark is an amazing country with a history that we just don’t have...

Over the past year, we've seen and heard many entreaties to support local businesses. Lately, I've become increasingly convinced that this commitment should include more than just businesses. What about the needs of our local communities? Certainly, supporting local businesses...

Military spouses are pretty experienced at the art of starting over in a new place and trying to make new friends but what do you do when you find yourself in ‘Friendship No Man’s Land’? For the first five years...