Mom Life
I remember sitting at my computer looking at an essential oil deal a friend of mine was offering. And I thought to myself, “What’s up with all this crazy essential oil stuff anyway?” Because really, how great can a little bottle of oil really be? You see all this stuff on the internet sensationalizing how this one thing is going to [...]
Military ResourcesLearning to Love a your New Duty Station (in 10 Easy Steps)
It happened. My husband and I were sitting on the couch next to each other, and we both knew exactly what was about to happen. It actually wasn't a surprise, but now it was official. We were taking a new road in life and moving to Japan. At first glance, it's something that kind of takes your breath away. Japan was pretty much as far [...]
Schedule / RoutineHow to Help a Baby Suffering from Reflux (advice from moms who’ve been there)
Reflux is a very challenging problem for parents of young babies. As I nurse, I know all too well that many times it can cause parents to feel helpless and discouraged. 9 moms with hands-on experience caring for a baby with reflux are here to share their best tips and advice with you! [...]
Cheers to the Mama
It’s almost Mother’s Day, and I’m sitting here at my desk not thinking about what I really want for Mother’s Day. I’m not thinking about a mani-pedi or being told I’m an awesome mom or asking for 10 free coupons to use the bathroom in silence. Nope. Not thinking about any of that. [...]
10 Things You Forgot to Put on Your PCS Checklist
If you are getting ready to PCS for the first time or the tenth time, it's easy to forget about packing a few things that come in very handy during your PCS move. This is all about things you forgot to pack in your suitcase before the big move. So whether you are moving stateside or overseas, go ahead and grab your moving overseas [...]
6 Things Military Spouses Need to Consider Before Choosing a College
This is a sponsored post written on behalf of Martinsburg College. All opinions are my own. I remember applying to college years ago, and I actually used pen and paper and mailed in my application. It makes me laugh just thinking about it because it wasn’t even that long ago! Things have changed dramatically since then with everything [...]
8 Things First-Time Parents Swear They Will Never Do…Until They Do
Man, when I first became a mom I had all these grandiose ideas about how parenting was really going to go for me. I think it’s normal to feel that way. You know? That everything will turn out “just so” and you will be able to enjoy the fruits of your masterful parenting skills. [...]
Raising KidsHow to Get Your Toddler to Stop Biting, When Nothing Works!
It’s hard to say when this whole biting thing started to go downhill exactly. It’s been a part of our lives for so long now that it’s become a bit of a blur. I’ve spent hours scouring the internet for how to get your toddler to stop biting. [...]
Help, We Got PCS Orders! How Do We Tell Our Parents?
Not too long ago a reader came to me and said, "We just got PCS orders to an unfavorable location! How do we tell our parents?" I thought about our PCS move to Japan and how we broke the news to our parents. We actually planned on volunteering for Japan for quite some time, so it wasn't a surprise to our parents when we officially got [...]
How to Say “No” to a Toddler (Without Actually Saying “No”)
How to "make" kids listen is a huge struggle. It goes something like this… Mom: “It’s time for bed.” Toddler: “No, I don’t want to go to bed.” Mom: “No, you have to go to bed.” And just like that the war of egos begins. You and your toddler are in battle mode: She is determined to stay awake, you are determined for her to go to [...]
