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...
She first asked in third grade.
Two kids in her class had their own phones.
"No way," I told her. "Who would you call? What would...
It usually starts the same way. The lipstick is too dark. That crop top is not appropriate for school (sometimes not even the living...
A few months after my first daughter was born, I bought a baby carrier. She always wanted to be held, and it enabled me to...
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...
