Alicia
Alicia is a mom of two girls and married to her National Guard-turned-Active Duty husband for 15 years. Alicia has left part of her heart in the hills of Kentucky, the Piney Woods of East Texas, every taco truck in San Antonio, the Northern Lights of Fairbanks, Alaska, and now resides in Northern Virginia. She spends her time learning watercolor painting, reading too many books, trying new foods, riding the Peloton, and playing with her dog. She is also a new contributor for DC Area Moms.
The Commissary Pumpkin Patch is Fine
Sometimes I have to be the witch and set some boundaries. One of these boundaries is that we can't start talking about our Halloween costumes when the temperature is the surface of the sun...
Four things to try this Fall in Fairbanks, Alaska
People visit Alaska for the midnight sun and come in the winter for the Northern Lights, but what about everyone who lives there and gets to appreciate fall too?! We were lucky enough to...
Making Your Own Sunshine
Last week we had several days of overcast weather. My kids started getting frustrated and by day three my youngest said very dramatically, "When will we ever see the sun again?!" I looked at...
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...