I am from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I adore my hometown, and I love telling people where I'm from and how great The Good Land is....
I have hosted and attended my fare share of formal farewells during our time in the Army. In many cases, they have their place....
I hold my coffee in one hand and my cell phone in the other, thumbing through Instagram. I am working on better social media...
Rainy days are the worst when you have an active toddler. By 9:30 a.m., we have already played with all the toys, watched 700...
“Sign us up!” my kids commanded after receiving mail from YMCA’s Camp Carson. Normally, I’d be put off by such demands, but this is...
I was a young college student when I met my husband. I didn’t have any experience with the military and was hesitant to dive...
We’re not even two months out from our latest PCS- this time from Fort Gregg-Adams to Fort Riley- and once again, I’ve found myself...
So you received orders to move overseas? You may be scared of the unknown. You may be sad to sell your house or leave...
As we draw close to the summer, one of the most challenging experiences for military families is navigating the inevitable farewells as friends relocate...
Seven and a half years.
Besides the state I grew up in, this is the longest I have lived anywhere.
When we first moved to...
"Thank you for your service!"
The cashier at the commissary smiled cheerfully as she handed my ID back to me.
I usually answer with a polite,...
During the first few months of our overseas posting in 2018, I really struggled with feeling like I had lost my independence. But, thankfully,...
Military Lifestyle
Celebrating Mother’s Day Beyond the Empty Nest
Celebrating Mother's Day when your "nest" is empty can be a complex emotional landscape for a military mama. Whether they are deployed, stationed across...
