You know when you pick a mate and think about starting a family, it’s all a gamble. Unless they’re already a parent, you really...
We’ve all been there. Three months out. Awaiting orders. Or by some miracle on high, you actually have orders in hand. But honestly, it...
I never knew how important it was to be able to make where you live, a place that you love until we joined the...
Whether you (or I) like it, if your spouse (or you!) is in the military, separation is a big piece of this life. No...
If you read my last article about keeping your independence during an overseas posting, it might come as a bit of a surprise that I...
My husband and I met after he had already committed to the Air Force. My basic understanding of the military (and military spouses) involved...
Mothers everywhere have their favorite catch phrases. Many helpful or humorous words said by moms have been immortalized on bumperstickers, t-shirts, throw pillows, and...
“The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness.  When you become a mother, you are no longer the center of your own universe.  You relinquish...
School's (almost) out for summer! Bring on the sunscreen, sunnies, swimsuits, sticky watermelon fingers, and that beautiful summer sun! If you are a parent or...
There she is- an overpacked lady speed walking through the airport with a jogging stroller,  a kid's backpack hooked onto the handle, the lady...

The Me I Want to Be

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Photo by Caroline Veronez on Unsplash As I type this I am about six months away from the big 4-0.  Not gonna lie, I am...
May is both Food Allergy Awareness Month and Celiac Awareness Month. It is also the beginning of PCS season for many military families. Moving...

Military Lifestyle

Between Headlines and Homework

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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...