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Shortly after my twin boys turned one, I was diagnosed with a life-changing chronic illness called pulmonary hypertension. As a then-28-year-old, first-time mom and military wife, living across the country from our family and friends, I had no idea what...
I brought my newborn son home in a snowstorm, or more accurately, just as the blizzard was starting, flakes falling thick and fast as my husband navigated our vehicle at a crawl. Raising a child in hard, cold winters...
  Over the years my self-care needs have changed. For me, self-care used to mean going out of the house and being away from my kids for a while. Being in the house was not relaxing for me as a...
Luna Blu Mar is a lifestyle boutique for women, kids, and babies that was founded by sisters Melody Parry Jones and Lindsey Parry. Luna Blu Mar’s mission is not a small one, but to Melody and Lindsey (and our team...
We read a great deal of fiction books that dissect the American family. We like these books for their relatability; their portrayal of fictional characters in all-too-real situations; their gritty and honest details.  In The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry...
Recently, a friend asked me to come over and help her babysit. She'd agreed to babysit another friend's two children. I immediately said yes with absolutely no hesitation. I wanted to help her. And I did. But that request turned into another. She...
I share this to bring awareness to lymphedema. While our journey of processing a diagnosis of primary lymphedema is highly specific, I believe that when anything is troubling your kid or troubling you about your kid, it touches every...
These meatballs and sauce are a party favorite. They are a staple at every family gathering. My mom has been making them for years. I've started taking them when I'm asked to bring an appetizer or snack. They are...
Miracle Creek starts with a trial - the trial of a mother accused of murdering her son. But, as we quickly learn, the trial and the alleged murder are not so simple. In Miracle Creek by Angie Kim, we find...
Raise your hand if you felt personally victimized by 2020?  Insert all readers with hands raised.  Now that we all have our hands raised, each of us can admit we suffer from pandemic burnout. Whether you virtually school, work from home,...
This Retiree is keeping up with the Pumpkin Spice Craze. With a little extra protein added in these are GREAT for after a run/walk, bike or hike. Read all the way to the bottom as I have included a...
Sometimes all you want is just a really great hack to make your life just a little bit easier. I mean who hasn’t benefited from using floss to cut perfect cinnamon rolls (be sure to use unscented floss…)?  As your...

Military Lifestyle

Writing to your Trainee

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Writing to your trainee while in basic training can serve as a lifeline, connecting recruits to their support systems during a time of intense...

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