Military Mom Collective

Hello MilMC readers, my name is Carrie Ring. I am a new contributor to the MilMC team. To introduce myself, I wanted to share a deeply personal blog about where I am at in my “Military Spouse / Soon-To-Be-Military...

Have you ever put together a coping kit for your family? Maybe you had a bag of children's toys in your car for similar uses without even realizing it. When heading to a dentist appointment or lunch with a...

This is a simple Chex mix that is perfect for holiday treat exchanges. Simply create the mix, break it up into smaller servings, put it in a cute treat bag/box, and gift away! So simple and so delicious! Ingredients 5 cups...

Puppy Chow (also known as Muddy Buddies) is a fun sweet treat that comes together quickly and can be tweaked for any holiday by changing the sprinkles! If you’re not from the Midwest… no don't give this Puppy Chow...

If your a cheese lover like me and need a quick go-to appetizer recipe give these a try. These are so easy to make, the flavors are incredible and you can use crackers, veggies or bread to smear the...

I work with a lot of individuals who struggle with prioritizing sex. Oftentimes, it ends up at the bottom of their to-do list which can lead to relationship struggles. This article explores four more ways you can hack your...

“What if we just stayed in and ordered pizza tonight with the kids, instead of driving into the city for dinner?” It was the late afternoon and I was laying on our bed, still wearing my leisure wear from...

The winter blues. Somehow they always catch me off guard. And nowhere is this more evident than in my family’s weekday morning routine. Every year, the back-to-school season has us bright-eyed and bushy tailed. New clothes, new classes, new...

Dear You, I miss you. I did not know I would miss you as much as I do. I did not think I needed you so much until I found you. Well, that last part might not be accurate. I...

Before your soon-to-be-trainee ships off to train for the world’s greatest military, it is a good idea to help them begin building their credit. This is most likely not something they’ll think about on their own. In my experience (Mortgage...

Since moving overseas last year, and getting involved in the small military community here, I have met so many new military spouses and first time moms. Watching them navigate the ups and downs of this unique lifestyle, babies and...

This is one of my favorite go-to recipes for a busy week. All it takes is opening up some cans and setting the timer! My kids love it, and I love that it takes care of dinner and gives...