Parenthood

Many families look to the new year as a time to reset their eating habits and focus on making healthier choices. However, adults aren’t the only ones who could use a menu refresh; children may also need to focus...

In my children's world of military chaos and disorder, I am the constant, the always present person and place. But this role isn't easy. At our new library, we walk into cheerful chaos: children shouting, towers crashing, bright clothes blurring...

Everyone seemed to be so excited when Disney Plus came out. And by everyone, I meant adults everywhere. People counted down days until its arrival; some even took the day off work! There were so many memes that came...

When I was a little girl, I had a diary with a lock and key. The hardest part was keeping up with the key since I did not want my brother seeing my deepest, private thoughts. He grew up to be...

It was 3am, and neither of us had slept. My red-faced, two-day-old son was screaming and writhing in my arms, refusing to latch to my bruised and bloody nipples. His deep need for comfort and sustenance was something I didn’t...

As military families, we're constantly on the move. You may be tired of your warm winter or waiting to get out of your cold winter. But winter is just that - a season. It passes before you know it. Maybe...

I have a confession to make: I’m not great at being a stay-at-home mom. It was never part of my plans but neither was marrying a soldier. And because that has meant moving seven times in nine years, you can...

Dearest Friends, As you know, my mom died this summer.  It's taken me a long time to type those words. It's hard to keep my fingers moving on the keyboard even six months later.  I am still learning how to navigate life...

  There’s something so hopeful and expectant about the New Year. Sometimes you have big, exciting plans for the next year; other times it’s just a year you’re eager to put behind you. That's right - suck it, 2007! Whether you...

Hello to 2020 - and to new team members! Military Moms Blog has always been focused on providing information, community, and support to military families in all stages of life. We are written FOR military moms, BY military moms. As...

Meet Amie & Rachel - your new Military Moms Blog owners! Both of us have been contributors on Military Moms Blog since it began in 2017. We have seen what Julie and Christy started and nurtured; we watched this site...

Nearly 3 years ago, Christy and I (Julie) signed our contract to start Military Moms Blog while sitting in the lobby of a San Antonio Gold’s Gym — we were using that as our makeshift office because of the...