The Military Mom Collective
2021’s Best Gifts for Kids
The holidays are a magical time for kids. This list was hand-picked and carefully sourced by our team to help you find the right gift to bring holiday cheer to your special kid!
What batter...
5 Tips For Making New Friends at Your Duty Station
Ah, do you hear the birds chirping and the magical sound of the school bus in the neighborhood? At last, after a PCS move, the first day of school arrived! I whimsically twirled around...
Never Too Old for Show and Tell: The Magic of Storytelling
Years ago, when I was an elementary school teacher, my kids favorite subject (and mine, too) was Show and Tell.
Do you remember Show and Tell? To be given an opportunity to take center...
8 Green Flags + How To Know If You Are in a Healthy Relationship
We are so pleased to have Debra Whitson and her professional advice for you! For more info on her agency and services, please see the link in her bio. Thank you!
As a mediator and...
When Waiting Feels Painful, Try Simple Routines
The woman in the front office handed me a copy of the imaging request the doctor had just filled out. She said to call and check up on its status by the end of...
Design a Dorm Room Tips from Whoa, Wait. Walmart?
This article is written by the founders of Woah, Wait. Walmart? - we hope you enjoy their tips for dorm room decor and style! For more information about this team, please see their bio...
Normalize Mental Health: A Mother’s Story of Anxiety, Depression, + Finding Help
While the mental health community and culture has been gaining traction over the last couple of years, we as a society still have a very long way to go to create a truly safe space...
Sexism Towards Men is Preventing Women From Rising to the Top in Business
When my wife and I meet someone new on base, soon comes the question of, "What do you do here?"
That question is always directed at me. When we say it’s Rachel who is...
5 Considerations When PCSing Your Business
This post is sponsored by our partner, the Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs. AMSE is an exclusive community for military spouse entrepreneurs to learn how to launch, build, or scale their own business. Founded...
My Child’s Food Allergies Changed My Life
How I wish kids came with a warning label or an instruction manual.
You know, something to the effect of:
doesn’t sleep through the night
will only wear shoes with socks, so don’t waste money...
Are You Using All Your Benefits as a Veteran? 8 Benefits You Might Be...
As a veteran, you probably know about the basic health care and education benefits available to you through the Department of Veterans Affairs: Tricare and the GI Bill. While these benefits alone are substantial,...
How to be a Better Houseguest
Visiting family and friends is fantastic. Having visitors as a military family can be so much fun!
But how to make it fantastic for everyone involved?
When staying with friends or family, there are tiers of...