Alicia
Good is Good Enough
I don't strive for perfection. I acknowledge the entropy in my house and it doesn't bother me too much. I know I'm not a perfect parent, but am hoping that love and fun outweigh...
What I Learned From A Bad Haircut
I got a bad haircut in December. I'd like to share with you what I learned from the experience.
Nothing. I learned almost nothing.
There is no silver lining except increased empathy for your bad...
Measuring Time In The Military
In the Broadway musical “Rent,” the cast sings a song about measuring time in "Seasons of Love." As military families we are familiar with measuring time.
Whether you love or hate where you’re stationed, we’re...
6 Things To Keep On Hand For Adventure
With spring here and summer close behind, it's starting to be adventure time at our house!
I am a spur of the moment person, so I find it helpful to prep to allow us to...
Donate Blood + Be a Superhero Today
I started donating blood in high school.
I’d like to say I was an altruistic teenager, but I signed up with my friend Matt because I heard we could get out of English and that there...
Overwhelmed And Embarrassed Is Not How I Like To Be
Military spouses are no strangers to being new and having frequent adventures.
For me, this transition to a new life, community and much busier area has been harder than I anticipated. We moved from...
The Worst Christmas Songs That Take Away My Holiday Cheer
I love the holiday season. Seeing enormous inflatables taking over everyone’s lawn fills me with delightfully tacky glee.
I love the delicious food I can’t stop making and consuming.
And I love Christmas music.
I love the...
Adding Appreciation of Native American People and Culture to Your Thanksgiving
I love pie and turkey but want to learn a more accurate history of Native America people and the Thanksgiving holiday. The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian states:
"We encourage you to celebrate...
Rediscovering My Forgotten Love of Poetry
In 2020 my brain was overstressed. I didn’t feel like I had a lot of personal growth because I was spending my time feeling anxious, wiping off groceries, and doom scrolling more than I...
Tested and Approved: 5 Pumpkin Candles to Love This Fall
It is fall, and I love it.
It’s hard to give up an Alaskan summer, but as a prior Texas girl, one of the things I love about Alaska is the cool, crisp autumn....
Dear School Teacher: A Letter From A Mom Who Homeschooled Last Year
Dear Teacher,
I’m a mix of emotions this new school year. I'm thrilled that my daughter will attend public school in person again and be in your class. But I'm also a little concerned at...
Remembering To Give Our Friends (and Ourselves) a Little Grace
I’ve turned into an introvert who can play extrovert as I’ve grown older. I don’t believe the pandemic has helped me socially, as we’ve been quite cautious and done very, very little with friends...