MilSpouse Life
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 [...]
Mom LifeHow 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. [...]
Deployment5 Smart Strategies to Improve Post Deployment Communication
If you are a military spouse, you are likely no stranger to deployments and the challenging missions many service members bravely face in the tenuous global climate we live in today. Keeping your marriage strong during deployment and learning to reconnect after a deployment is challenging, yet it can be done. Several years ago my [...]
How You REALLY Can Help a New Mom
Sometimes it’s really hard to know what exactly to do in order to best help a new mom. Before I had kids, I was pretty much clueless in that department. Even now after that challenging season has passed, it’s easy to forget about the best ways to help a new mom. Reflecting now, I’m so grateful for all the friends and family who lifted [...]
How to Help Toddlers Cope with Big Emotions
Life is stressful for toddlers, and helping toddlers cope with big emotions can feel equally as stressful. As a parent you’ve probably been in a situation or two when your toddler started to throw a tantrum. To let all the emotions burst out over the most illogical thing. Maybe it happened at a grocery store or when going to daycare or [...]
Are Essential Oils Actually Safe?
When I first started on my essential oil journey, I can honestly say I didn’t quite know what to expect. I had heard of them for years, and I often wondered, "Are essential oils safe?" In addition to that, the price turned me off initially. I'm definitely fall on the frugal side of things, and I usually take a bit before taking the plunge [...]
18 Ways Military Life Changes You for the Better
When I was in my early twenties enjoying college life back in the Midwest, I would’ve laughed in your face if you told me I would be living in Japan as a stay-at-home mom living a military life. I had big dreams of scaling my nursing career ladder, breaking the glass ceiling, and being a strong independent woman like nobody’s [...]
Military ResourcesWhat It’s Really Like to Live as a Military Family Stationed Overseas
When the opportunity for Japan came up, my husband and I volunteered to move there. Really we did. People are always surprised to hear that. “Oh, Japan. Really?” “Yes, really!” We saw Japan as an amazing opportunity to gain life experience, learn another culture, and do something we never did before. Of course, we would miss our [...]
Military PCS Moves: Building a Strong Community After Moving
As a military wife and mom living overseas to Japan, I am very familiar with starting over following a military PCS move. With each military move comes an opportunity to build new friendships and community. It may feel incredibly daunting and scary sometimes, thinking about moving far from friends and family, with whom you've worked hard [...]
