Erin Stock
The Story of Bea and a Friendship Built to Withstand the Military
This is the story of Bea and a friendship built to withstand the military. Lasting friendships can be hard to come by these days – especially in the unpredictable life of a military spouse....
The Gift of Anticipation
January. Oh, January. The time when we envision a clean slate. The holidays have come and gone, the decorations have been tucked away and we have 10 months to wait before the anticipation of...
Mindset Shift and How Rephrasing Can Help You Find Joy Again
Life as a Military Spouse is not easy, so when someone mentions the term “Mindset Shift,” we might immediately roll our eyes, scoff and revert to internally scrolling through all of the not-so-easy things...
Spouse Social – I Salute You! And, I am sorry.
I have a major confession to make. The first spouse social I attended caused me to wrongfully judge all future events no matter where our assignments took us. I have been a military spouse...
Mammogram Shmamogram
A poem to encourage women to advocate for their health and remind them that a few minutes of discomfort can end up saving the many years ahead of you!
They are large, they are small,...
Preparing your Kindergartener for a Great Year!
Although the school year has come to a close for most students, the anticipation of one particular grade level is alive and well! Sending a Kindergartener off on their first day can...
The Dangers of Fentanyl: Jaydynn’s Light
In July of 2021, our family took a trip to visit my in-laws in the mountains of Idaho. We decided to spend one of our days breathing in the fresh air and majestic views...
Summer Staycation? Yes, PLEASE!
Last summer, we moved for the seventh time. We arrived at our new base right around the 4th of July, which meant we had spent the last three weeks of June packing up our...
Enjoying Summer with a Little Learning on the Side
The anticipation of summer and the end of the school year is near! The scents of sunscreen and bug spray are in the air and the excitement of a more flexible schedule lingers on...
Murphy’s or Military Law?
This afternoon my husband left for the “undreth” time. This is a short stint, just two sleeps as we refer to it. After 17 years of being an AF Pilot’s wife you would think...