Health & Wellness

A few months ago, I was sharing with my mom, sister, and sister-in-law that my life felt completely overwhelming. It was strange because there was nothing, in particular, that had changed or that I could blame for the way...

Military moms are a special breed. We move a lot. We find new houses, new schools, new churches, new grocery stores, new playgroups, new friends. We find and start new jobs. We uproot. We settle down. And then we...

resolutions: (n)  firm decisions to do or not do something                Oxford Dictionary  According to a 2017 survey, the most popular New Year's resolutions were focused on self-care. No surprise there, right? This means "eating healthier,"...

won·der a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable. Have you had the chance to watch the 2017 American comedy-drama film, Wonder? If you haven’t - run to the nearest Blockbuster (if only),...

Presenting Your Ultimate Holiday Meal Plan! When you live far from extended family, as many military members do, you might end up sharing holiday meals with friends and co-workers. However, I've found that as an exchange officer in a foreign...

The perfect mother: a title bestowed upon the best moms and coveted by many. This woman can balance everything. Her children are carefully dressed and well-behaved. She can manage a career and be present at home and for all...

I am a runner. I also am a mom to three kids, three and under. I am a #MotherRunner. I ran my first half marathon 8 months postpartum with my second child. Now that my youngest is 5 months old,...

Do you want to be a party snack hero this holiday season while putting in minimal effort?!?! If yes, then I have a secret to share with you: Puppy Chow! What is Puppy Chow (aka: Muddy Buddies)? It's delicious. It's heaven....

Unless you do not follow social media or live under a rock, you have heard of the ketogenic diet. I have family and friends that have followed it. It seems to appear in magazines, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter ... it...

As we enter the holiday months - with all the parties, commitments, and celebrations - I wanted to give our book club a lighter read. The Favorite Sister by Jessica Knoll was our choice. This self-described beach read follows...

Isn't it interesting how life sometimes throws us into groups or communities that we never really intended to join? Sure, we plan to become a married couple. We (sometimes) plan to become a family with children. We plan to...

I love ice cream. Love it so so much. I wish I could eat Ben and Jerry’s Phish Food or Blue Bell Moo-llenium Crunch every day for every single meal. I wish ice cream was as healthy and slimming...