MilSpouse Life
Note: This is a guest post written anonymously by a commander's wife. I'm just going to start out saying it. I don't want to be in charge of the spouses club. I've never been a very good member of the spouses club. I don't attend socials, I don't volunteer with the annual chili cook offs or craft sales, I don't even attend the annual [...]
Archives for March 2015
Mom LifeBored Toddler? Try This 20 Minute Cardboard Box Car
Sometimes I look around our house and I wonder why we have all this stuff. I'm always shoving more and more toys in the closet in attempt to minimize the toy explosion that seems to perpetually invade my house. Recently, we've been trying something new around here---not playing with toys at all! {shudder} Yes. That's right. We [...]
5 Ridiculous Lies About Military Spouse Unemployment
You might hear this infamous stereotype time and time again—military spouses are lazy, uneducated, and by the way, they never work. It’s kind of irritating actually. Especially if you are a spouse, like most are, who is hard-working and supports her family equally as much as her spouse. There are a lot of reasons why military spouses [...]
Raising Kids3 Must-Do Things When Your Kids Refuse Green Vegetables
Have you ever thought about if your kids are getting enough nutrition in their diets? You know, the good stuff like leafy greens and quality fruits, vegetables, meats and nuts? I’m always thinking about this. My son has always been a bit on the skinny side for his age so nutrition is at the forefront of my mind. And of course, when you [...]
How to Feel Happy as a Mom, When You’re Not
It’s kinda funny how motherhood is often portrayed at the most joyous time in your life. There are so many moments filled with abundant joy. Truly, there are!! But there are also moments that are really, really tough. Moments filled with frustration and anger. Maybe you feel pretty happy as a mom right now. Or maybe you don’t. [...]
