Scanning the rows of pregnancy tests, I was trying to decide which one to buy. But all I could think of is meeting my friend's 6-month-old baby just a week before. When my friend handed her baby to me, the baby started crying. Nothing I did calmed him down. How can I be a mom? I wondered. I grabbed a test and went to pay, feeling like [...]
25+ Military Deployment Self-Improvement Ideas
Whenever my husband is away for work I always see it as an opportunity to really work on myself. To remember the things that I love to do. To remember the things I’ve always wanted to do. And really just to take a good amount of time to invest in growing as a person. Deployment is a great time to do all of those things! So if you are a [...]
Creating the Perfect Valentine’s Day Date with Your Toddler
Do you ever think about going on a Valentine's Day date with your toddler? Valentine's day is fast approaching, and one of the things that's been on my mind lately is enjoying a date with my toddler. Often considered a romantic holiday with your significant other, I think it's easy to turn the holiday into a fun time with your kids as [...]
When Nothing Prepares You for New Motherhood
I remember when I first found out I was pregnant. I didn’t really know what to feel about it. I was nervous, scared and excited all at the same time. It was hard for me to conceptualize how birthing and parenting a child would change me without actually experiencing it. I naively felt like I knew what I was getting into. I sometimes [...]
5 Best DIY Gifts for New Moms in Under 20 Minutes
If you know a mommy to be or a new mom, then you are going to fall in love with these easy DIY gifts for new moms. You can create all 5 gifts in under 20 minutes!! They are super simple, affordable, and all natural. You can give the items individually or as a gift basket. Amazing, right? Using all of these homemade items personally, I [...]
How to Embrace Valentine’s Day During a Military Deployment
Thinking back a bit, there are several Valentine’s Days during a deployment that were spent alone in my house. One of the best parts of Valentine’s Day is that if you really want to you can celebrate your love and relationship anytime of the year in a variety of ways. At the same time, I completely understand that spending the romantic [...]
Teaching Toddlers to Love Healthy Eating
So I have to share a little secret with you. Teaching my toddler to love healthy eating is actually something I am struggling with right now as a mom. Maybe you are a mom, just like me, looking to instill the value of healthy eating into your young child, but you aren’t sure where to start. Guess that makes two of us. Good news is [...]
The Real Reason Being a Military Wife is So Hard
You probably don’t know this, but when my husband and I were first dating, I actually asked him to get out of the military. I saw a future with him. I saw marriage with him. And nowhere in that equation did being a military wife exist. Because as a child of multiple divorces (Yes, both my parents divorced twice. Once from each [...]
Best Essential Oil Uses for Stressed and Tired Moms
There is just something about motherhood that is completely exhausting. Maybe it's getting through the day without the house burning down. Or maybe it's making sure everyone makes it to bedtime sans a serious injury. Or maybe it's learning to meet the needs of others, while learning to sacrifice your own. Regardless, motherhood is a big [...]
15 Easy Ways to be a Healthy Mom
When I first became a mom it felt like I had little time for anything. Caring for small children often makes the day feel busy, yet unproductive. You may feel like there is a perpetual state of cleaning, cooking, laundry, and parenting. You might be wondering where becoming a healthy mom fits into that equation exactly. I hear ya. It’s [...]