MilSpouse Life
I was at the park the other day with my son, taking him out for some exercise in an effort to burn off some of his endless energy. The child just needs an open space to run and jump and eat sticks and whatever else he feels compelled to do. You know how people always joke about how much energy their kids have? Yeah, now that I have an [...]
Archives for May 2015
3 Signs You’re Friends With an Awesome Military Spouse
Anytime you are part of a life where you move around a lot, you start to find out who your true friends are real fast. Some people just aren’t very good friends. You can spot them from a mile away. They rarely reciprocate kindness or reach out to you when you are struggling. They ignore your phone calls completely or cancel on you at the [...]
Raising KidsWhy You Should Still Use the Word “No” When Parenting Kids
I recently wrote a post called “How to Tell Your Toddler “No” (Without Actually Saying “No). So much of the response was overwhelmingly positive. I think as a parent it can sometimes feel like the day to day rhythm is one big giant power struggle. Using phrases that convey the meaning of the word “No” without actually using the word “No” [...]
How to Stay Sane and Happily Married During Deployment
Military deployments are tough on relationships, and it’s no secret they can put a real strain between two people. Distance, in fact, does not always make the heart grow fonder. It can feel like distance actually creates more distance, but it doesn’t have to! It is 100 percent possible to grow your relationship and keep a strong military [...]
The Road Less Traveled: How to Find Your Way as a Military Spouse
It’s no secret around here that I was fairly reluctant to travel the road of military spouse. At least initially, I struggled to envision myself as a woman capable of handling all the ups and downs of military life. I don’t think that is an unusual perspective though. Military spouses are a teeny, tiny fraction of the U.S. Population. [...]
Military ResourcesManners for Milspouses: 12 Must-Know Etiquette Rules of Military Life
I’ve seen some really classy military spouses in my time as a military wife and military girlfriend. And I do mean classy in a literal, non-sarcastic way. They seem to have it together (mostly). They know the rules of military life like the back of their hand. Meanwhile I’m over hear in the corner secretly wishing there was a handbook [...]
Military Life and Money: How to Keep Your Financial House in Order
Before I even met my husband, I was all too familiar with the strain finances can put on even the healthiest of marriages. It’s easy to see how financial infidelity or even simple disagreements can cause discord within a family. All you have to do is turn on the TV to see couples divorcing left and right fighting over money and other [...]
Mom LifeWhat’s Up With All This Crazy Essential Oil Buzz Anyway?
I remember sitting at my computer looking at an essential oil deal a friend of mine was offering. And I thought to myself, “What’s up with all this crazy essential oil stuff anyway?” Because really, how great can a little bottle of oil really be? You see all this stuff on the internet sensationalizing how this one thing is going to [...]
Learning to Love a your New Duty Station (in 10 Easy Steps)
It happened. My husband and I were sitting on the couch next to each other, and we both knew exactly what was about to happen. It actually wasn't a surprise, but now it was official. We were taking a new road in life and moving to Japan. At first glance, it's something that kind of takes your breath away. Japan was pretty much as far [...]
Schedule / RoutineHow to Help a Baby Suffering from Reflux (advice from moms who’ve been there)
Reflux is a very challenging problem for parents of young babies. As I nurse, I know all too well that many times it can cause parents to feel helpless and discouraged. 9 moms with hands-on experience caring for a baby with reflux are here to share their best tips and advice with you! [...]
