Parenthood

You always remember your firsts… The good ones. The bad ones. And especially the ugly ones. Personally, I will never forget our first deployment. Now, this probably requires a bit of back story to fully understand, but I’ll keep...

I saw the sun today. It makes me feel like winter might just be coming to a close. I also feel like that just might be the naivety of a first-time-up-state-New York transplant. For better or worse we've had lake effect snow,...

We, as a culture, love any story of strength, courage, determination, and integrity. Stories of the "underdog" tend to pull on our heartstrings all the more as we lean in closer to hear how the storyline will play out....

You know that moment after you buckle the kids in their car seats after you shut their doors, but before you open your own? That tiny 10-second walk around to the driver's side door? Pure heaven.  You know that moment...

Have you ever searched “kids” and “sick” on Pinterest or the internet? You’ll see hacks, checklists, and product recommendations. You’ll scroll immune-boosting recipes, homemade cleaning solutions, and puking hacks. You’ll read about how to feed them, soothe them, or dress...

I had said no. Nope. No more animals. No more critters. No more pets. No puppy. It had been a long year of saying goodbye to our furry friends. My heart simply couldn't take anymore. We first lost one dog to old...

It happened. My baby turned 1. To be more specific, my youngest baby turned 1. "Baby." Is she still a baby now? Something tells me she'll always be my baby. My forver baby but bound and determined to grow...

Valentine's Day tends to evoke a variety of emotions and reactions depending on life circumstances, experiences, relationship status, etc, all of which primarily center around the idea of "love". Some people love it, some hate it. Some say they hate...

There’s a common stereotype that British people are reserved and unemotional…when it comes to Valentine’s Day, there might be an element of truth in there.  In fact, there are some stark differences between how this day/holiday is celebrated in...

Did you know that February is National Canned Food Month? Right?! Me neither. Beginning in 1987, the Canned Food Information Council designated this month to combat myths around canned foods being less nutritious. Whether you're trying to use your pantry...

We are so glad YOU are here! Are you a military mom who enjoys writing, social media, and connecting with women in your community? Have you ever considered yourself a writer, but you are a mom with something to say? We...

In my early twenties retail therapy, manicures and coffee shop sit and sips were my thing. I had my hair blown dry a few times a month at the salon and power walked along the seawall a few times...