Anyone can show appreciation for military service – and there are many ways to do so besides saying “Thank you for your service.” Whether there’s a military family down the street, or …
Topic: Family
Mother Nurture: Giving Birth During a Storm
When I learned that my baby’s due date would fall during my husband’s deployment, I knew that the birth would be challenging. We spent months deciding where I should give birth and …
A Real Mom’s Guide for the School Year
I work from home with a full kitchen at my fingertips, yet I spend six minutes, at most, on my own lunch. Why do I spend more time than that packing a …
Spread the Love
Love is in the air! While social media gives us all an opportunity to keep in touch and check in with our loved ones, it doesn’t always allow us to truly show …
Adjusting Expectations
There were 15 things on my to-do list today. I accomplished three of them. There is still a mounting pile of dishes in the sink. The broken cookie under the living room …
The Short Deployment
My husband left three days ago. The kids finally stopped asking what time daddy will be home. I’ve grown accustomed to cooking for three again (and by that I obviously mean snacking …