Raising Kids
When I was a little girl growing up in the Midwest, my dad and I spent most evenings playing Trivial Pursuit for Kids at the kitchen table. I didn't realize it at the time, but I was in the midst of a life lesson called teaching perseverance to kids. Each night, I desperately wanted to fill my colored trivial pursuit pie before my [...]
Mom LifeMy Favorite Things Family Gift Guide 2021
I hope you are rounding out a wonderful 2021! Each year a love to share a few things that we used and loved throughout the seasons. We spent a significant amount of time camping in the Southwest USA and visiting family in the Midwest. These are the top themes that come to mind when I think of 2021: Post contains affiliate [...]
The Day I Quit Dinner Time Battles
Tall and skinny. Those are two words that perfectly describe our preschool-aged son. At 6 months old his weight dropped from the 60th percentile down to the 16th percentile. The nurses and doctors at the clinic expressed concern that perhaps he wasn’t getting enough to eat. Back then I was a new mom and this worried the [...]
Military ResourcesThe Ultimate Guide to Military Spouse Resources and Support
When I first met my husband I was convinced I'd never fit into the military community. It's overwhelming trying to figure all this stuff out. Back in the Midwest, where my husband and I are from, people keep the same friends their whole life. They live down the street from a whole network of grandparents, aunts, cousins and close [...]
MilSpouse LifeHow Military Spouses Make Friends After PCSing (25+ Ideas)
"Let's go sit in the driveway with our firepit and drink a beer," he said. With that one simple suggestion, we were searching (sitting 😉) to find some new friends after PCSing. Grab the dog and the kids and make them come out there too. We're like a display at a mall. We should've made a sign that read, "In search of friends. We aren't [...]
19 Must-Have Books for Military Kids During Deployment
Inside: Learn some of the best books for military kids during deployment. Plus, 3 different ways to read to military kids to help them make sense of deployment. The Military Wife and Mom is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, which means if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you, I may make a small [...]
20 Most Popular Toddler Stocking Stuffers for Under $10
Buying toddler stocking stuffers is one of my favorite things about the holiday season. Whether you gift a stocking stuffer for St. Nick or Christmas, these small and simple gifts can really make a toddler feel excited about the holiday season. Because our son was so young last Christmas, we really didn't buy him many gifts. post [...]
Schedule / RoutineBusy Stay-at-Home Mom? 7 Ways to Manage Your Home More Efficiently
I was taking a shower and I heard the door creak. Immediately, I knew who it was and my heart sank. "Mom, can I have a snack?" I didn't answer. 3 seconds pass and a small hand pulls the curtain. A head peeks into the shower. "Mom?" My daughter persists acting like this is normal. At least she isn't [...]
47+ Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers That Will Make Christmas Magical
Christmas is a magical time for families, especially when you have small kids. Carefully choosing a few toddler stocking stuffers and placing them in our kids' stockings is one thing I'm looking forward to most this year. Stocking stuffers for toddlers are tiny treasures and sometimes they garner more attention than presents under the [...]
7 Core Following Directions Activities for Kids That’ll Improve Listening
Inside: Quick and easy following directions activities for kids that will help them practice self-control, emotional regulation and improve listening skills. There was a joke traveling around years ago from Carrie On Y’all that said, “Maybe if I start yelling ‘Get your shoes on!’ the night before, we could get to school on time the [...]
