Military Resources
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 [...]
DeploymentWhy Deployment Meltdowns Are Actually a Good Thing
After multiple deployments and separations as a military spouse, you’d think the deployment meltdown wouldn’t exist. This is simply not true. A few deployments ago, I hit a catastrophic wall right around the one-month mark. I am unashamed to say it was probably one of my worst meltdowns since becoming a military wife. In the [...]
MilSpouse Life16 Inspirational Quotes for Military Kids That Will Make You Smile
Inside: Inspirational quotes for military kids that will make your heart skip a beat. They're the perfect set of deployment quotes to inspire your kids during the ups and downs of deployment. Military kids are truly impressive. They live all the challenges of military life, but they never signed up for it. They experience [...]
Mom Life50+ Open-Ended Toys That Will Keep Your Kids Busy for Hours
Inside: Inspire your child's imagination and creativity with these open-ended toys that last for years! Open-ended toys result in open-ended play, encouraging problem-solving, self-regulation, creativity and more. This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission. Last year my son [...]
19 Inspirational Quotes for Military Spouses and Families
Inside: Looking for some encouraging words to share or inspire your military family? Check out these 19 inspirational quotes for military families. I really, really didn’t want to say goodbye. My husband had asked me to drop him off at a parking lot where he would leave for his next deployment. But the busses weren’t coming for a [...]
To My Military Spouse Friends, You’ll Never Know…
As we prepared for our final hours in Okinawa, my husband and I packed up our loaner van with five ginormous suitcases, two strollers, two carry-ons, one diaper bag, one camera bag...and two kids (can't forget the kids). I hopped in the way back with a cup of coffee that tasted a lot more like burnt toast than actual coffee. The kids [...]
Raising KidsHow to Tame Your Child’s Temper Tantrum With Two Simple Words
Inside: Learn two important words that can help tame temper tantrums in length and intensity. Plus, how the toddler brain works and why tantrums happen. This morning my 2-year-old daughter asked me for a banana. I nodded. I grabbed the banana. I started peeling. Then like a parenting rookie, I made a terrible mistake. In order [...]
7 Powerful Ways to Deal With a Toddler Whining and Crying All the Time
Inside: Discover seven crucial areas to stop a toddler whining and crying all the time. This is especially helpful if you're struggling with toddler aggression or a strong-willed toddler. This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission. The other day I was driving the kids to [...]
25 Essential Oil Uses for Pregnancy That Will Rock Your World
Inside: Learn some awesome essential oil uses for pregnancy that will help support your emotions, digestive system and hormones. All while nurturing that sweet baby growing inside you. **Be sure to talk to your doctor or midwife about incorporating essential oils into your pregnancy routine** When I first became pregnant with my [...]
The #1 Reason You’re Still Dealing With Toddler Aggression
In working with thousands of parents over the years, I get a lot of questions about toddler aggression: Hitting, kicking, biting - and of course - spitting. It's common for their stories to sound something like... I have a toddler and a baby. And every time the baby gets near him, he tries to hit him, knock him down or push him [...]
