As military families, we're constantly on the move. You may be tired of your warm winter or waiting to get out of your cold winter.
But winter is just that - a season. It passes before you know it. Maybe...
I have a confession to make: I’m not great at being a stay-at-home mom.
It was never part of my plans but neither was marrying a soldier. And because that has meant moving seven times in nine years, you can...
Dearest Friends,
As you know, my mom died this summer.
It's taken me a long time to type those words. It's hard to keep my fingers moving on the keyboard even six months later.
I am still learning how to navigate life...
There’s something so hopeful and expectant about the New Year. Sometimes you have big, exciting plans for the next year; other times it’s just a year you’re eager to put behind you. That's right - suck it, 2007!
Whether you...
Hello to 2020 - and to new team members!
Military Moms Blog has always been focused on providing information, community, and support to military families in all stages of life. We are written FOR military moms, BY military moms. As...
Meet Amie & Rachel - your new Military Moms Blog owners!
Both of us have been contributors on Military Moms Blog since it began in 2017. We have seen what Julie and Christy started and nurtured; we watched this site...
Nearly 3 years ago, Christy and I (Julie) signed our contract to start Military Moms Blog while sitting in the lobby of a San Antonio Gold’s Gym — we were using that as our makeshift office because of the...
As 2019 is rapidly coming to a close, we are reflecting on all that our team has accomplished this year. We published over 200 original posts. We worked with countless partners to provide resources and information for military spouses...
I recently wrote a piece about my increased worry since becoming a mother. Along with this generalized worry came the fear of how my family would manage if I died. Somehow, a spreadsheet of our monthly expenses snowballed into...
The holidays can be hard when it comes to weight management. Many of us work hard all year to keep our weight and fitness in check only to struggle now during the holidays. We had the pleasure of interviewing...
Are your kids constantly fighting?
If your kids are like mine, they start fighting the second they get into a car. Recently during one of these tumultuous car rides, I took a look in the rearview mirror, just in time...
The following is a log of a mother's experience with hand, foot, and mouth disease or HFMD. The entries were shared after the family's survival from this rampant, inconvenient, and unpleasant outbreak. This brave woman is sharing her harrowing...
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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...
