18 years into my career, my professional bio reads, “Louise Valentine is an award-winning wellness expert, best-selling author, competitive athlete, and a fierce military spouse.”
But here's the thing: It took me 17 years of experience, including running a business...
Because of COVID and disruptions to school, I've been worried about how my kids will cope going back to school full-time in the fall. And more than that, I've been extremely worried about how my 5 year old will...
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
Summer is officially here! Spending time outdoors...
It’s hard to believe that anyone might say the words “breastfeeding saved my life,” but in my case, it did.
It was always my dream, as it is with any new mom, to breastfeed my baby. In fact, during our...
For over 30 years music and reverence has been a monumental event on the lawn of the nation's capitol every Memorial Day weekend. This year, the tradition continues with more music and tributes honoring our fallen heroes.
On Sunday, May...
The end of a very long, often chaotic, and definitely unprecedented school year is here.
You can honor your favorite teachers in many ways. It may seem more challenging this year, especially if your student has just met their teacher...
Time is a precarious thing, most especially for us as parents living a life in the military.
It either can’t pass quickly enough (deployments and Mondays as a SAHM), or it slips
right through our fingers (what do you mean my baby...
Alcohol. Illicit drugs. Those were not my preferred vices. I preferred the socially acceptable one. The one that no one questioned. The one that was rewarded, which of course, fueled my desire for this even more.
“You’re like a real...
Military families quickly become accustomed to living far away from their family members and loved ones. The distance is challenging in the best of times, but what happens if a close family member becomes ill or is diagnosed with cancer...
If you have ever lived or been stationed near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington, you know "the mountain." It is Mount Rainier, the snowy volcano that towers at over 14,000 feet in elevation. It is the tallest mountain in...
Are you deep in end-of-the-year planning for your high school or college senior? Will you also throw a graduation party for them?
All five of our kids have finished high school, and each ceremony and get-together has been totally different.
But...
**I want to preface this post by saying that my words may trigger some of you. If you feel like your heart is in a tender spot today, it is more than okay to stop reading right now. I...
Military Lifestyle
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...
