We were on vacation when the official word came through - my husband would be deploying with the National Guard for one year. 12 months. Maybe 13 months if needed.
This was not our first rodeo. My husband had been...
"Download the BingBongDingDong messaging app and join our group so that we can send out important class information...."
As I read the note posted on the door of my son's church class, I felt the dread creep up. Another app....
We are looking to expand our Military Mom Collective Executive Team!
Do you have a passion for supporting other moms and building community? Are you passionate about the military community? Our team is growing, and we are looking for an...
If you read my last article about keeping your independence during an overseas posting, it might come as a bit of a surprise that I don’t hate the ‘dependent’ label us military spouses are often given. Stay with me, I’ll...
With the end of the year comes reflection about what has gone well (and what hasn't!), and we are setting our sights on how to make 2024 even better! In order to do that, we need YOUR help!
At The...
Hello to 2020 - and to new team members!
Military Moms Blog has always been focused on providing information, community, and support to military families in all stages of life. We are written FOR military moms, BY military moms. As...
If you're like me, there's a good chance that up until these past couple of years, you had no idea that human trafficking was taking place in America.
I'm not a journalist. Or a reporter. And I don't even really...
In the digital era of parent shaming, gaslighting, and social media hate, people are pouring out thousands of blog posts, news articles, and social media comments about why we shouldn't be posting about our kids online. And I disagree.
Don't...
Maybe your husband has asked you to watch it. Maybe your friends have even seen it and are suggesting you do too. Whatever your reasons for not joining the bandwagon and checking out Cobra Kai on Netflix, I can...
Here we are in this pandemic - one year later.
Your child's school is closed or only open part-time. Dad's deployed or working some crazy over-time hours. There's three kids under the age of 10 running around your house, begging...
For over 30 years music and reverence has been a monumental event on the lawn of the nation's capitol every Memorial Day weekend. This year, the tradition continues with more music and tributes honoring our fallen heroes.
On Sunday, May...
After a thousand mile road trip, I finally asked my sister the question I wasn’t sure I wanted the answer to, “Do you think she’ll remember who I am?” I held my breath, anticipating her response. She pulled...
Military Lifestyle
Chow Runner, Flight Guidon, Element Leader – OH MY!
While attending BMT for the world’s greatest Air Force, trainees find themselves assigned to certain job duties – Chow Runners, Flight Guidon, or Road...
