Military Mom Collective

While attending BMT for the world’s greatest Air Force, trainees find themselves assigned to certain job duties – Chow Runners, Flight Guidon, or Road Guards. From a mama’s perspective – these duties prepare them for dorm life and beyond....

This isn't going to be a novella telling you the history of baking before I give you a recipe. This is a great "breakfast for dinner" option, a brunch potluck dish for MOPS, or a weekly staple.  Trust me...

I have not only joined Military Mom Collective as a mother and a military spouse, but I am also a Veterinary nurse. We were called vet techs, but my schooling and experience are the same as an RN in...

For my birthday this year, I wanted to travel. We are currently stationed in Italy, and there are so many amazing places that can be visited over a long weekend. However, my husband was in the middle of a...

About 160 years ago Yosemite National Park became the first piece of wildland protected forever, thanks to Mr. Abraham Lincoln. For those who aren’t familiar with the National Parks, Yosemite is in the beautiful state of California. It is...

As a former teacher, there is nothing better I loved more than a clean, pretty desk, and some Flair pens! Knowing that, I made a Teacher Appreciation Day Bouquet for my kids' teachers this year.  Here's how: What you need: Papermate Flair...

April is month of the military child! As a certified child life specialist (CCLS) I use play and bibliotherapy to help children cope with stressful medical situations. This can absolutely be applied to the military connected community when helping children...

I was first introduced to Tiny Troops Soccer through a fellow military spouse while I was pregnant with my first child.  While I knew it wasn't going to be something we could participate in for a few years, I...

Vicenza, Italy has long been considered one of the Army’s most coveted duty stations. As soon as I realized I would be married to a U.S. service member, I started dreaming about getting stationed in Italy. Many people have...

As a military spouse, your service member is likely away for periods of time. Whether it’s months or weeks, this time can leave you feeling lonely. It can likely make you feel all kinds of things. Sad, annoyed, frustrated,...

This is an easy, delicious recipe for homemade bread! Even if you're a newbie to baking bread (like I was), you can make this! Ingredients: 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast 1/2 Tbsp + 1/4 c sugar, divided 2 c warm water...

Today is World Autism Day.  Whether you stand for Awareness or Acceptance, the goal is still inclusivity.  But we’re going to be talking broader than Autism.  We are going to be touching on disabilities as a whole.  According to...