She sits in my office, light flickering across her tear-stained face. Another day of advanced classes and high-achievement academics has left her weary and...
In light of the "Momo Challenge" becoming a big click-et item on social media lately, we at Military Moms Blog want to take the...
Not to start a mommy war, but I don’t count to three. I don’t give my kids a choice regarding when they find it...
Dear Little One,
It’s hard to believe that just a few short weeks ago, I could only dream about you — your face, your features,...
Opening scene: It is my first postpartum period. I am trying to put in my menstrual cup (more on that later) and it WILL...
I was 18 years old the first time I moved away from home. And it changed me.
I learned how to live with another female.
As...
When it comes to deodorant, we generally have these options:
Traditional or Natural.
Powder or Patchouli.
Aluminum or Au Natural.
I, personally, am solidly in the natural camp...
When you have a baby, every well-intentioned veteran parent you meet tells you that these days will go by too fast. That if you...
Years of being a military spouse and now a stay-at-home mom have left my career history full of gaps and have made my résumé what...
Six years ago, I signed up my 3-year-old for pee-wee soccer because I was pretty excited to get him started in activities. It’s a...
Another woman is living in my home. I am fairly certain she has knocked down your door as well or has plans to in...
My dearest (almost-4-year-old) daughter,
Last week you told me that pizza “is my grossest.” Last night you told me that “dino chicken is yucky!” This...
Military Lifestyle
Normalized Overwhelm
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...
