Jen
Jen currently resides in Pensacola, Florida with her Navy husband and two sons. Having spent the last three years in Belgium experiencing European life, she is adjusting the heat and humidity of living in the Florida Panhandle. When she’s not at the soccer field cheering on her boys or taking a Pure Barre class, you’ll find Jen curled up with a good book or planning her family’s next travel adventure. Born and raised in the Midwest, Florida has now become “home” – at least that’s what her driver’s license says!
The 2019 Military Moms Blog Guide to European Christmas Markets
If you are fortunate enough to be stationed in Europe, then the most festive time of the year is rapidly approaching - Christmas Market season! It's no secret that the winters in Europe can...
New (School) Year’s Resolutions
"I'm so ready for summer!"
"Thank goodness the school year is almost over!"
"Bring on summer break!"
These are things I never understood when I was a working mom. Life never really changed for us during the...
{BLOOM Pensacola} – Event Recap
Our team at Military Moms Blog literally spans the globe - from Alaska to Italy to Japan ... and everywhere in between! So it was super exciting that we were able to host our...
Deciding to Stay Home
Sometimes this crazy, unpredictable military life can bless us with some unexpected opportunities and experiences. For me, this came in the form of a three-year break from my career while we were stationed overseas.
At...
Confessions of a Reluctant Soccer Mom
Six years ago, I signed up my 3-year-old for pee-wee soccer because I was pretty excited to get him started in activities. It’s a great way to introduce sports, plus it’s adorable. Am I...
Spending Time at the Bar(re) Made Me a Better Mom
Five years ago, I put on my first pair of sticky socks because I had decided to give this “barre thing” a try. I had two small boys (ages 4 and 2), a full-time...
The Military Moms Blog Guide to European Christmas Markets
If you are fortunate enough to be stationed in Europe, then the most festive time of the year is rapidly approaching - Christmas Market season! It's no secret that the winters in Europe can...
Bullying and Team Sports
Our 9-year-old son loves soccer. He loves to play it, he loves to watch it, he loves to talk about it. His life revolved around the World Cup this year. The boy eats, sleeps...
Staying Present During a PCS
We all wait for it - the moment those orders officially arrive telling us where to next and when. Whether it is good news or bad news, we start planning for the upcoming PCS...
A Farewell to John McCain: Renegade, Maverick, But Foremost, Sailor, and One of Our...
Senator John Sidney McCain III passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 just over a year after he was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.
I did not know Senator McCain personally,...
Back to School Survival Guide
Military Moms Blog, the premier online military parenting website, has created a mom-approved back to school survival guide!
Here at Military Moms Blog, there are few things we love more than providing the absolute best...
My Dad’s Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
In honor of summertime and Father's Day last week, I'm sharing my dad's recipe for his amazing bourbon barbecue sauce. Not only will you use it during the summer grilling season, you'll want to...