“We need to remember what's important in life: friends, waffles, work. Or waffles, friends, work. Doesn't matter, but work is third.”
–Leslie Knope
I often say...
I did not grow up in a military family. We moved two blocks when I was six years old, and my parents still live...
I would say I am "mildly athletic." I played sports in high school, got out of shape in my twenties, and discovered distance running...
Oh, my word ladies, I’ve been journaling. I absolutely love to journal but somewhere along the way, from being a child to being a...
My family and I just got back from a wonderful Spring Break vacation at Legoland Florida. Let me tell you something about Legoland, "Everything...
My daughter just turned one, and I keep crying about it.
It’s been a year since this little one came careening into the world two...
Even before I got pregnant, I remember thinking: “when I’m a parent I’m going to … or I'm never going to....” Fill in the...
My mother and I were never close.
My older brother and I grew up in a turbulent household. We moved frequently and often woke to...
I am sure you have probably seen the Progressive Insurance commercials making fun of turning into your parents. My favorite line might be “that’s...
To the new military spouse:
I see you.
You are standing by the wall at a squadron function. You alternate between timid and brazen, depending on...
Let me start off by saying, any spouse who supports his or her service member in any branch of service - I salute you...
Over the years my self-care needs have changed. For me, self-care used to mean going out of the house and being away from my...
Military Lifestyle
Stop Feeling Guilty for Desiring More
Releasing Guilt and Reclaiming Your Own Desire
One thing I learned quickly when I became a military spouse was that I had absolutely no business...
