Last week our cat passed away suddenly from congestive heart failure. Her loss was the icing on the cake of what has been a difficult move for me. I grieved not only because her death was unexpected and...
It's that time of year again: beautiful formal gowns, perfectly manicured nails, and men in immaculate dress uniforms. Ball season only comes around once a year, and, for me, it is something I look forward to all year.
This year...
It’s no secret we mommas turn to Google when we find out where our new duty station is going to be. As soon as my husband got his orders last year, we celebrated only for a brief moment and...
I find myself constantly asking myself “why is it so hard to just be nice??” It seems that every time I turn around, I’m hearing about stories of bullying at schools, reading degrading or demeaning comments on social media,...
Welcome to Friday Favorites. In this series, our team shares a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty products to recipes to books and anything in between.
'Tis the season to crack open a beer, pour...
Today was a yes/and day.
You know the ones. The days, weeks, months, seasons.
I first grabbed onto the yes/and idea after hearing it explained by Annie F Downs, a writer, speaker, and podcast host I’d love to be friends with...
When a friend’s birthday is coming up, I usually know what I want to buy her months in advance. When Christmas rolls around and you need gift ideas, I’m your woman. Surprisingly, my love language is not that of...
My husband occasionally (often) and affectionately (mostly) refers to me as a hippy.
What he means, really, is crunchy. You know, clean eating, cloth diapers, and coconut flour. Instead of experimental drugs and free love, think essential oils and committed...
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...
In December of 2001, I sat on the floor in the Newark airport crying as I heard them announce the final boarding call for my flight home to see my family for Christmas. After 2 hours of begging and...
When I was about ten years old I watched a house get taken apart and put on wheels.
I watched this from my grandparent's driveway. It was a historical home that for some reason someone decided to take apart and...
Sseko Designs is more than just another online retail shop. It provides financial opportunities for women in Uganda. Sseko started with creating and selling “funky strappy sandals” made by three young women in Uganda, and now it has blossomed...
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...
