Military Moms

Dear Fellow Military Spouses Over 40, I’m writing this letter with a heart full of understanding, camaraderie, and perhaps a little humor... because let’s face it, we’ve earned the right to laugh at the quirks of this crazy life by...

September marks Healthy Aging Month, a time to focus on wellness and self-care as we navigate the journey of aging gracefully. For military families stationed in Okinawa, finding high-quality skincare products can be a challenge. Thankfully, this September brings...

I’m always looking for ways to make my life easier, especially during the back to school season and/or deployment. This year, it’s both. Unfortunately, I have a tendency to make my life more complicated in an effort to make...

Here is an easy, dippable snack that will have everyone enjoying the not-so-spooky fun this Halloween season! These are so popular in our house, the kids ask me to make mummy dogs year-round! Ingredients: 1 pack of hot dogs 1 pie crust...

Remember when you were getting ready for your first baby to arrive? Someone probably gave you the book, What to Expect When You’re Expecting by Heidi Murkoff. It’s a classic, and along with its sequel, What to Expect: The...

An easy crowd pleaser, especially on those nights when you’re running out the door! Ingredients: 8 large flour tortillas 2-3 bell peppers 1 onions 1 can of corn (drained) 1-1.5 pounds of ground beef 1 packet of taco seasoning 1 can refried beans Mexican blend cheese 2 tbsp olive...

We are so glad YOU are here! Are you a woman who is associated with the military who enjoys writing, social media, and connecting with women in your community? Have you ever considered yourself a mom with something to say? We...

When my daughter was in second grade, I started homeschooling her for that year because we were in the middle of a PCS. For 3rd grade through half of 5th grade, she went to a private school until it...

South Paws (a.k.a. left-handers) are celebrated annually on August 13th hoping to raise awareness about the challenges they face in a predominantly right-handed world and to celebrate their uniqueness. Being left-handed comes with some complications. In Kindergarten, arts and crafts...

This military spouse journey is a roller coaster, with duty stations where I thrived and some where I merely survived. In the last 17 years, the Army sent us to places where I easily found my way into the...

I’m bored- the phrase no parent wants to hear on summer break. I enjoy our summer breaks, where we are not forced out the door in the early morning. We generally do not have sun-up to sun-down schedules and...

Earlier this year, our family PCS’d to the beautiful island of Guam. Other than the obvious notion that it was drastically different from our home in Pennsylvania at the time, I had little knowledge about the island’s significance to...