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At the time of this writing, I have an 8-day  3 week one month old baby. (I was optimistic about getting this post done. Clearly I was delusional.) She is my second born, and so far she is spectacular.  But let's back...
With Valentine's Day approaching, many of us may be brainstorming ways to spend it with that special someone. Maybe you’re thinking a trip to the movies followed by dinner at a fancy restaurant? Ya know? The usual.  Well forget it!...
The weather outside is still frightful, and, honestly, so is the state of my closet. I have a deep love of sweaters. Turtleneck, oversize, colorful … I love them all! But my closet is a mess --  sweaters are...
I proudly wear many hats in my family. I am the cook, the house cleaner, the chauffeur, and, sometimes, I am even the doctor. But one role that I have a complicated relationship with is Handy Mommy. I am the...

6 Life Hacks for a New Year

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Welcome to another brand new year. This season is ripe with reflection and resolutions. Everyone I know is eager to wipe the slate clean and begin again with renewed vigor. Gyms are packed. Calendars and planners are flying off...
Today, I met your mother in law. She gushed on and on about her son (stationed where we just left), her grandson (still in your womb), and how amazing we military families are. In the same breath, she leaned...
My husband hates Christmas.  Oh ho ho...ho ... he'll tell you that's not true. He'll plead traditional Christmas values; he'll cunningly argue "not 'til after Thanksgiving;" he will espouse a movement away from commercialism. But the truth is: he's a...
Christmas is quickly approaching, and if you're anything like me then you're now entering panic mode. Between Christmas shopping and budgeting and planning a holiday menu, you're probably feeling pretty wiped out already.  Here Comes the Holidays ... and the stress. Moms...
Moving overseas to a military post/base is one thing, but moving overseas to a place that is not affiliated with the military in any way is an entirely different beast. When you move to an overseas base, there are people...
The words “fashion-forward” and motherhood don’t often go hand-in-hand. Of course, there’s always the impossibly put together mom at play group who manages to rock heeled boots and flawless make-up while juggling a 2-year-old and a perfectly round baby...
Let’s get real. We all get up every morning, get dressed in a hurry to drop the kids at school and/or head to work. The one thing that can make or break the “outfit of the day” is often...
There are three terms usually used to describe the military spouse who has been living the military life for a while: senior, seasoned and experienced. For this post, I'll stick with experienced. There are different types of experienced military...

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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...

We Were Lovers Before