If you know a mommy to be or a new mom, then you are going to fall in love with these easy DIY gifts for new moms. You can create all 5 gifts in under 20 minutes!! They are super simple, affordable, and all natural. You can give the items individually or as a gift basket. Amazing, right? Using all of these homemade items personally, I [...]
How to Embrace Valentine’s Day During a Military Deployment
Thinking back a bit, there are several Valentine’s Days during a deployment that were spent alone in my house. One of the best parts of Valentine’s Day is that if you really want to you can celebrate your love and relationship anytime of the year in a variety of ways. At the same time, I completely understand that spending the romantic [...]
Teaching Toddlers to Love Healthy Eating
So I have to share a little secret with you. Teaching my toddler to love healthy eating is actually something I am struggling with right now as a mom. Maybe you are a mom, just like me, looking to instill the value of healthy eating into your young child, but you aren’t sure where to start. Guess that makes two of us. Good news is [...]
The Real Reason Being a Military Wife is So Hard
You probably don’t know this, but when my husband and I were first dating, I actually asked him to get out of the military. I saw a future with him. I saw marriage with him. And nowhere in that equation did being a military wife exist. Because as a child of multiple divorces (Yes, both my parents divorced twice. Once from each [...]
Best Essential Oil Uses for Stressed and Tired Moms
There is just something about motherhood that is completely exhausting. Maybe it's getting through the day without the house burning down. Or maybe it's making sure everyone makes it to bedtime sans a serious injury. Or maybe it's learning to meet the needs of others, while learning to sacrifice your own. Regardless, motherhood is a big [...]
15 Easy Ways to be a Healthy Mom
When I first became a mom it felt like I had little time for anything. Caring for small children often makes the day feel busy, yet unproductive. You may feel like there is a perpetual state of cleaning, cooking, laundry, and parenting. You might be wondering where becoming a healthy mom fits into that equation exactly. I hear ya. It’s [...]
50+ Ways to Use Young Living Essential Oils
If you are thinking about buying essential oils, then you are probably wondering how exactly you would use them. I hesitated for a really long time to buy Young Living because it is really expensive. I am really frugal, and I just didn't think that they would really be worth all the money. So once I came across the best deal I've ever [...]
Must-Read Parenting Posts of 2014
When I first started this blog---The Military Wife and Mom---in April 2014, I never dreamed that it would grow to what it is today. After a short eight months, you and countless other readers played an integral role in the success of this blog. Thank you for reading. Thank you for coming back again and again. Thank you for all your [...]
Most Popular Military Life Blog Posts of 2014
If you are a military spouse, you may be intrigued to read some of the most popular military life blog posts of the year! From deployment to military relationships to free overseas flights, these posts are the best of the best from 2014. These posts come from an amazing group of military spouse bloggers, and I hope you enjoy both the [...]
50+ Baby Sleep Tips From Real Moms
Baby sleep tips can make a huge impact on the day to day happiness of a family. There is no one size sleep method that fits all because every baby and every family is different, which is why I wanted to compile a variety of sleep posts from around the web for you. Honestly, I love them all, and I think they are so helpful for anyone [...]