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...
Every night at bedtime my 5-year-old and I have a special routine. It's a routine he started one night. He gives me a big...
I grew up experiencing two different cultures. My mom is American and has English and German origins. My dad is originally Palestinian, but his...
Military Lifestyle
The Navy Has Taken, But It Has Also Given
Recently my husband and I were chatting, and he jokingly said, “The two things the Navy has taken from me are my singing voice...
