Erin Stock
Erin met and married an Air Force Pilot while teaching in her hometown of Widefield, CO. She is the mother to two amazing kids, is an experienced educator, dedicated coach and passionate Military Spouse and Family Advocate. She is currently living in New England where she hopes to finally start laying down roots, continue to deepen her faith and begin the career that the Lord has been preparing her for during the last twenty years. You can listen to her podcast, RootED with Erin Stock, wherever you enjoy tuning in.
Volunteering is Professional Work Experience!
Volunteering is professional work experience and should be recognized as such. When was the last time you volunteered and did not apply, learn or gain an acquired skill? Think really, really hard. It is...
Future Commander Spouses – It is Ok to Say, “No!”
Future Commander Spouses - It is Ok to say, "No!" Two years ago this July, my husband took over as a Squadron Commander. I had no intentions of being known as the “Commander’s Wife”...
An Open Farewell Letter from the Wife of a Commander
An Open Farewell Letter from the Wife of a Commander
Dear Phoenix Phamily -
Two years ago, I ran into our backyard just as we were about to pull out and make our cross-country trek from...
“Mommy Reset”
Ever heard of a “Mommy Reset?” This past February, my husband and two kids packed up their ski gear and flew to Idaho to enjoy their “ski week” with tons of fresh powder. I,...
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...