Heather Tabers
Imposter Syndrome: Am I a “Real” Military Spouse?
"You should write novels with military themes since you're a military spouse."
I cringe every time I hear these words. Not the part about writing novels. No, I fret over the words, "you're a military...
What Parents Should Know About Human Trafficking in 2022
In October of 2019, I wrote an article about human trafficking for this blog, and it went viral. If you haven’t read it yet, you should. All the crucial information for protecting your child...
Friday Favorites – Heather’s Favorite Planner Accessories
With the blink of an eye, 2021 has brought us to the end of our calendars while 2022 bids us to turn the final page and enter expectantly into a new year. These final...
Friday Favorites – Five Resources for Aspiring Authors
I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember.
Short stories in elementary school. Poetry in middle school. Then I realized I had a knack for persuasive essays in high school and research papers...
Yes, They’re All Mine: On Being a Mom of Many
"Yes, they're all mine."
I wonder how many times I've uttered these words to perfect strangers who seem to think they're well within their rights to look over my brood of well-behaved young people and...
Texting my Teens + Other Communication Hacks I Recommend
Nothing makes this mama's heart happier than sitting on my couch (or at my dining room table or even on my own bed) and being surrounded by my kids and their people. I don't...
Fly High: A Letter to My Son on His Graduation
Graduation is one of those milestones that make a mother both proud and absolutely wrecked.
There's joy and sorrow, anticipation and apprehension. There's remembering the past and looking forward to the future. If you have...
Mama of the Bigs: Embracing the Season of Raising Teens and Adults
I carried a diaper bag for 11 years. Now I'm raising teens and adults. How did that happen so fast?
Having four children within eight years meant always having diapers, bottles, and sleep deprivation. Just...
Friday Favorites – Heather’s Top Five Period Drama Series
Welcome to our newest series. In "Friday Favorites," our team will share a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty products to recipes to books and anything in between.
When I...
Navigating the Pandemic with Kids in the Boat
Here we are in this pandemic - one year later.
Your child's school is closed or only open part-time. Dad's deployed or working some crazy over-time hours. There's three kids under the age of 10...
Friday Favorites: Heather’s Favorite Historical Fiction Authors
Welcome to our newest series. In "Friday Favorites," our team will share a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty products to recipes to books and anything in between.
I'm fairly...
A Real Look at Romance, As Told By Lady Whistledown from Bridgerton
Romance in real life often looks quite different than it does in the movies and in the romance novels that we love so dearly.
Hmmpf. That's an understatement.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not a jaded...