Mom Life
Mother's Day...I wanted to be prepared. I wanted to take the day into my own hands, and make it magical in my own way. I decided it was time to make even more big changes in our home with oils and the products we were using. For Mother's Day, I was going to take a seriously deep dive into my own health and wellness. I was [...]
Raising Kids4 Year Old Not Listening? How to Ditch Defiance and Nurture Cooperation
Inside: Explore 7 common challenges with a 4 year old not listening. Learn simple solutions and resources to deal with 4 year old behavior. I sat curled up in the oversized yellow chair. A blanket separated my legs from the cool surface of my laptop. The kids were asleep - finally. And after the wildly chaotic day filled with rapid [...]
Deployment7 Weird Things That Happen When Your Service Member Stops Deploying
Moving from overseas back to the US, we knew we were in for more than just reverse culture shock. For the better part of ten years – the entire time we knew each other – my husband and I were apart about fifty percent of the time. It something military couples and families know all too well. Whether it be TAD assignments or [...]
The Big Reason Why Setting Limits With Your Strong-Willed Child Isn’t Working
Inside: How to get clear on setting limits with your strong-willed child without feeling overwhelmed and defeated. Plus, the biggest misconception I see in working with parents of strong-willed kids. I sat at the kitchen table with my laptop firmly resting beneath the pads of my fingertips. What I typed next was something I shared all [...]
MilSpouse LifeA Letter to Every Military Girlfriend Who Feels Discouraged
One of my most vivid memories of military life was during a time when I was a military girlfriend. Nearing our thirties, my boyfriend and I had been together for several years already. In the beginning we were long distance, and after almost two years together, I moved from the Midwest to Coastal North Carolina to be with him. It was [...]
17 Most Powerful Essential Oils for Stress and Emotional Wellness
Inside: Struggling with the challenges of everyday life? Check out these powerful essential oils for stress. Plus, learn several essential oils for sleep, anxious feelings from everyday life and nervous tension. The stress of everyday life was getting to me. I'd go into the bathroom for a moment to get my breath, trying to somehow [...]
Dealing With Controlling Kids? The “Secret Sauce” for Gaining Cooperation
Inside: If you're struggling with kids who act controlling, this is the missing piece to help! Plus, a simple 3-part guide for dealing with controlling kids or strong-willed kids. Post contains affiliate links that may, at no extra cost to you, earn a small commission. My daughter looked at her older brother, and immediately upon [...]
7 Easy Changes That’ll Make a Big Impact on Kid Behavior
Several years ago I remember sitting at my dining room table vigorously typing away at my computer. Determined to start my own business from home, I was ready to - as they say - have it all. I was going to work from home (creating an online job for myself) and stay-at-home with my son and be a dotting spouse who cleaned and KonMaried [...]
The Secret Life of Military Spouses and Their Curtains
Every military spouse I know has one. It’s some sort of marked box or storage bin; usually shoved in the back corner of a closet. Sometimes the lid closes nicely. Sometimes it’s crammed so full that we have to stack other boxes on top to keep it closed. This box is filled with curtains. And it is more than just something that takes up [...]
Military Resources9 Embarrassing Things That Happened at The Military Base Gate
Inside this post: Military base gate etiquette faux pas to avoid. Save yourself from an embarrassing moment at the military base gate. Ah, the military base gate. To get onto base you have to pull up to the gate. Then you show your ID card to the security forces member. (Or MPs--military police.) (Or Daf guards, which are civilian [...]
