MilSpouse Life
The right good morning message for your boyfriend can set the tone for the whole day when you're in a long distance relationship. As a military spouse, I spent 3+ years in a long distance relationship with an Active Duty Marine. Our relationship did last the distance. We've been married for over 10 years now and still going [...]
Military ResourcesHow Military Families Can Save Money on Groceries (Without Coupons)
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Navy Federal Credit Union. All opinions are 100% mine. Navy Federal is federally insured by NCUA. Remember back when extreme couponing was a big shtick? I'd grab my big binder, buy 5 newspapers every Sunday to clip and organize all the coupons, and then try to buy 26 tubes of [...]
5 Reasons Why an OCONUS Duty Station Might Be Your Most Meaningful
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Navy Federal Credit Union. All opinions are 100% mine. Navy Federal is federally insured by NCUA. Preparing for an OCONUS move is a lot to process. I remember when we were preparing to leave for Okinawa years ago. Of course, there is the paperwork, medical clearance, shipping of [...]
25+ All-Time Best Military Romance Books and Novel Series
As a military spouse married to an Active Duty Marine for over 10 years, I know quality military romance books when I read them. In fact, looking at many of the military romance novel lists, I am shocked that they rarely contain some of the best stories written. Case in point, Rebecca Yarros is the daughter of two retired military [...]
17 Soul-Changing Military Romance Movies
When I seek out a military romance movie, I want to feel it in my soul. Do you relate? I don't want a goofy, silly comedy. I want something that is palpable and leaves a movie hangover, which is why I've curated the best military love movies from Netflix and beyond. (If you're looking for a good cry just skip right to the [...]
Raising KidsOne BIG Way to Build Lifelong Confidence in Kids
Every notice your child is feeling anxious about a big transition happening at home, daycare or school? Or maybe your child is feeling unsure about rejection from peers or struggles with perfectionism. Or maybe your child is afraid to try new things due to fear of failure. There are many reasons why helping our children build [...]
Schedule / Routine6 Tried-and-True Baby Sleep Schedules For Mamas Who Need Sleep
Inside: Multiple baby sleep schedules to help you find one that is right for you. Two month old, four month old, six month old and up to 14+ month sleep schedules included. In the first couple months, you’re home with a baby and they are super sleepy. It feels so easy. Like you’ve got this sleep thing down. A few [...]
Why Parents Struggle to Hold Boundaries and Later Feel Resentful
Why is it so hard to say no? Or maybe you do say no, but then later backtrack or give in. Here's a quick example of something I've done in the past: I created a rule that my kids have to put away their own laundryBut sometimes...I just put it away for them. Seems faster. Then on future laundry days, I complain and yell because [...]
Why Do Babies Fight Sleep?
If you ever find yourself wondering “Why do babies fight sleep?” you are not alone. You try all the baby sleep tips, and your baby still struggles to fall asleep when he is oh-so tired. I remember taking care of my son in the first months of his life, and he was incredibly fussy. Fighting sleep for naps and bedtime, [...]
3 Powerful Words to Say During Any Bedtime Tantrum
My son is upstairs screaming and it's an hour past bedtime. In between wailing, he is asserting that his legs are in severe pain (more on that in a minute). He is escalating into a serious bedtime tantrum. There are all sorts of reasons why kids start to escalate. Working with parents and families as a Language of Listening® [...]
