Listen, guys. This year has been rough—like, really rough.
All our lives have been upended in ways we never could’ve imagined. Mundane activities like walking to the bus stop or going to a check-up are peppered with reminders that everything...
Parenting is a series of highs and lows. The unbelievable, joy-filling highs, and the heartbreaking, world-altering lows of parenting cannot be replaced.
When we found out that the twins were boys: super high.
The time we let our kids...
I cannot count all the times I have looked in the mirror and said to myself, “Good enough.” But, I distinctly remember the first time I did it.
After my first son was born and my maternity leave had run...
The photo you see here looks like any other photo you might have on your camera or phone. But to me, as I sit down and put pen to paper, this is momentous.
This photo, taken the day of writing...
This post is sponsored by our partner, the Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs. AMSE is an exclusive community for military spouse entrepreneurs to learn how to launch, build, or scale their own business. Founded by Moni Jefferson and Flossie...
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...
A couple of years ago, I was privileged to work with a very inspiring group of young people. They were committed to making positive change in our country in a way that I definitely wasn't at their age. At...
In the digital era of parent shaming, gaslighting, and social media hate, people are pouring out thousands of blog posts, news articles, and social media comments about why we shouldn't be posting about our kids online. And I disagree.
Don't...
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.
I wrote about my favorite teas in...
A new assignment is always filled with new adventures, with new things to learn and explore together as a family. The mom-owned company Wanderwild is dedicated to creating the right gear for kids as they embark on these new...
As moms, we always take care of our families first. It is always our first priority. So how often do we abandon our own needs to see our family flourish? Don't forget that if our cups are empty, we...
Friday, June 26th marks the 5th anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges, a landmark civil-rights case where the supreme court deemed marriage equality a constitutional right for LGBTQIA+ couples. By 2015 only a few states still had a ban on...
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2025 Book Bingo: Military Edition
If you are already a reader or want to dedicate more time to reading in 2025, consider participating in our 2025 Book Bingo: Military...
