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When Motherhood Feels Heavy, Remember This…
When I first learned my friend Sarah fell pregnant with her second baby, I was beyond elated for her. Pregnant with my second baby as well, it’s always a fun feeling when your friends are pregnant right along with you. Plus, Sarah was already an amazing mom to her toddler boy. I knew this next addition to her family would be so incredibly [...]
Raising Kids47 Encouraging Phrases for Kids You Have to Try
Inside: When kids are feeling down, try one of these encouraging phrases for kids to connect your child to their inner greatness. My three year old has boundless amounts of energy some days. Some days I look at him and wish I could bottle up whatever special energy he has and sell it on eBay. I would post it on Facebook, and it [...]
MilSpouse LifeThe Secret Life of Military Spouses and Their Curtains
Every military spouse I know has one. It’s some sort of marked box or storage bin; usually shoved in the back corner of a closet. Sometimes the lid closes nicely. Sometimes it’s crammed so full that we have to stack other boxes on top to keep it closed. This box is filled with curtains. And it is more than just something that takes up [...]
The Sometimes Forgotten Piece of Military Spouse Friendship
I recently heard a story about a military spouse struggling with the challenges that come with military life. She moved overseas with her service member. He deployed. She wanted to have a career, but struggled to find any work. Between juggling the kids and deployment… She felt lost. She went to a group of friends in her newfound [...]
One Surefire Way to Stop Entitlement and Raise Kind Kids
Inside: Learn 60+ printable random acts of kindness ideas for kids. Plus, a 3-part guide for getting your kids on board with kindness. I parked the car, got out and opened the trunk to a sea of grocery bags filled with food and toiletries. I unbuckled my son, and as he hopped out, I said, “Hey buddy. You can grab a bag and carry [...]
How Positive Affirmations Change My Mindset on the Really Hard Mom Days
“I don’t like it.” Those were the first words my son uttered at the beginning of our family dinner. I just spent the last hour dealing with two strong-willed kids gnawing at me underfoot as I prepared a meal to eat. And now? They couldn’t bear to eat a morsel of the dinner I carefully crafted to their liking. It took [...]
5 Times Military Spouses Made All the Difference
A friend and I were eating a quick lunch at quaint coffee shop in coastal North Carolina. Our table overlooked the Atlantic Ocean, and for a moment, I thought I was in heaven as I kicked my feet back and sipped on my caramel macchiato. I looked over to my friend, half-smiled and said, “You know, even though they’re gone, it’s not so bad. [...]
The Actual Reason Moms Don’t Take Care of Themselves
I remember when I was twenty-four, childless, and single. I was sitting on a white sand beach in Mexico and my only care in the world was whether my next drink would be a Pina Colata or a Mai Tai. Life was good. When I think about being selfish and taking care of me, I dream about Mexico. I think about how I’d love to [...]
The Biggest Mistake Even Good Moms Make
At 3:26 am I laid back down in bed wondering what to do next. All the parenting drama always happens around 3 am, doesn't it? I was a brand new mom with a 6 month-old baby who refused to sleep. He just finished a night feeding and I settled him back into his crib. I tip-toed carefully back to my bed, attempting to not even breathe. As I [...]
