Military Moms

There was a small spare room upstairs in our house in Morocco. From the minute I walked into it, I knew what I wanted it to be. I knew what it needed to be.  “Can this be the office?” I...

I am probably the most inconsistent person when it comes to sticking to a routine. I will admit that routines are life for our family. Setting and sticking to routines ensures that all of us start and end our days...

...through all those experiences, you have learned something again: love will help you do what is difficult. Lizann Lightfoot is the author of Open When: Letters of Encouragement for Military Spouses. Her book takes readers on a journey through many...

Have you heard the phrase “You don’t stop dancing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop dancing”? It's funny how when you are young, it comes so naturally. Even babies sometimes jump up and down upon hearing...

Recently, I saw a call for help on the women's Facebook page for my church: "Any breastfeeding experts?" A woman had shown up at one of our services with her newborn baby, hoping to find community as she transitioned...

As I listen to a parenting podcast, the ever present inspirational quote, “Thrive in the chaos, momma” plays in my headphones. As those words enter my mind, the perfectly timed scratchy, wetness of a toilet brush grazes against my...

The Podcasts You Need In Your Life - bringing depth & soul to the mundane I never understood the podcast thing. My husband has been an avid podcaster for probably the last decade, often choosing to listen to them doing pretty...

Men and women who wore our nation’s uniform continue to answer the call of duty after returning home. They make a difference in their communities across the country, and their stories deserve to be told.  That's why we are partnering...

I wrote in pen. I should never have written in that diary with pen. "There is strong, there is Army strong. And then there is Army Wife Strong." - Aditi Mather Kumar  They say it takes a strong woman to love...

We left another house last month. It was a good one. One of those houses where we felt at home quickly. We left diapers in the rear view in that house. We hunkered down and survived a pandemic together there....

We are so pleased to have Debra Whitson and her professional advice for you! For more info on her agency and services, please see the link in her bio. Thank you! As a mediator and collaborative divorce practitioner, I’ve unfortunately...

The woman in the front office handed me a copy of the imaging request the doctor had just filled out. She said to call and check up on its status by the end of the week if I hadn't...