The Military Mom Collective is joining people all across the U.S. to celebrate the number pi, also written 𝝅 or 3.14. Pi is the ratio between the circumference of a circle and its diameter. The digits of pi go...
Attention all mamas who are currently not drinking! Are you expecting a sweet little bundle? Are you nursing and nervous your baby might be getting a little too happy at happy hour? Whatever your reason for abstaining, I've assembled...
"How's that New Year resolution working for you?"
That's what the marquis sign at the local swim club would read this time of year at our last duty station. My husband thought the sentiment sounded smug, and he wasn't convinced...
The first moments of the day happen every morning. Each morning, we wake and serve. We consume.
As I reflect on serving and consuming in the mornings, my mind directs me immediately to physical nourishment, the first meal of the...
I have started and deleted this post many times. I am at a loss for words, which is weird for me because when I'm telling stories or trying to explain complicated concepts to my three children, my introverted husband...
It sounds catchy: the Quarantine 15.
In case you haven’t been on social media way too much lately (like I have), the Quarantine 15 refers to the 15 pounds that people are gaining as a result of staying home to observe...
I am a personality type junkie and the Enneagram is my latest fix. I won’t lie about it.
Once upon a time I would have shyly told you I was a Scorpio. Later, INFJ was my chosen badge of honor....
What surprised me the most about hot flashes is how they almost feel like contractions. The slow wave, the tensing, the immersion in sensation, the fad, and the relief when the discomfort is over. The way I get through...
What is it about the holidays that makes fitness so difficult?
October, November, and (of course) December can be summed up into 4 simple words: increased stimulus and decreased time. In the fitness realm, the major issue with this is...
When I fell for him in college -- his feet were bare, he had a beard and a crazy mop of hair – I never dreamed he’d become a doctor, much less a doctor in the Army. So when...
I’ve been a slave to beauty regimens since my teen years, back when I was trying every product possible to transform my hormone-fueled skin, frizzy hair, and less-than-dazzling-white teeth. Needless to say, the over-the-counter options were never that effective...
When you hear the word library, what is the first thought or image that comes to mind?
I picture shelves upon shelves of books. I see people of all ages and backgrounds. I see the elusive second floor of the...
Military Lifestyle
Embracing a Memorable Family Life in Italy
Vicenza, Italy has long been considered one of the Army’s most coveted duty stations. As soon as I realized I would be married to...
