What DO I Want for Valentine's Day?
Every year before February 14th, my husband asks me the same thing: “What do you want for Valentine's...
More Than Decorations
Packing up holiday decorations for the last time before our PCS feels surreal. Not just because of the extra bubble wrap and...
Traditions and Memories
When I stop and think about the Christmas traditions I had when I was a kid, I can come up with three...
Thanksgiving Crafty Mom Alert
Anytime I find myself out in the stores near any holiday like Thanksgiving, I think that I have morphed into someone...
The scariest night of the year is coming up – especially for food allergy parents. If your kids with food allergies are like mine,...
“Why don’t we have Halloween?”
My curious, confused almost-three-year-old gestured to our new neighbor’s elaborate seasonal display complete with a gigantic skeleton, a flying witch,...
Home for the holidays is a tricky concept for military families. I could write the introduction script for new military spouses or families meeting...
This homemade peppermint mocha sauce brings the holiday vibes right into your kitchen! Perfect for stirring into coffee or hot chocolate, it’s an easy...
The Christmas season is my favorite time of year. Once we get our first snowfall (living in upstate New York, I’m sure it’ll be...
Are you ready for this ground-breaking, life-altering statement? Thanksgiving 2023 we did not watch any football. *que the gasps* Some of you have just...
The holiday season is almost here, and like so many others families, we anticipate houseguests for both Thanksgiving and Christmas this year! It’s such...
This Dairy-Free Pumpkin Sauce is the perfect way to add a touch of fall to your favorite drinks and breakfast dishes! Made with simple...
Military Lifestyle
How Military Life Quietly Rewires the Nervous System
This big, beautiful military life doesn’t just shape where you live or how you plan your year; it shapes your nervous system. Over time,...
