To celebrate month of the military child, I have partnered with the National Center for Youth Issues to review a… Read more Children’s Book Review-Deployment: One of Our Pieces is Missing
Back from the Field Meals: Grilled Fish Tacos topped with Avocado-Kale Salsa
When you are married to someone in the military, you realize how important a home cooked meal is for your… Read more Back from the Field Meals: Grilled Fish Tacos topped with Avocado-Kale Salsa
Review of Thrive: Feel Stress Free App for Mental Health
I am always on the lookout for alternative therapies and holistic healing measures for mental health. When asked if I… Read more Review of Thrive: Feel Stress Free App for Mental Health
The Male Military Spouse Perspective
Last Fall, I was honored to meet a male military spouse at Military One Click’s MilSpouse Fest. Due to the… Read more The Male Military Spouse Perspective
5 Life Lessons Learned While Training For and Completing My First Half Marathon
If you would have asked me a year ago if I would ever think about running a half marathon, I… Read more 5 Life Lessons Learned While Training For and Completing My First Half Marathon
Easter and the Dogwood Tree Legend
Did you know the Dogwood bloom is the state flower of North Carolina? While walking my dog on a trail… Read more Easter and the Dogwood Tree Legend
Facing Challenges with Strength: Moving Overseas
**Guest Post by Lizann** Strength is… moving to another country where you don’t even speak the language. It is learning… Read more Facing Challenges with Strength: Moving Overseas
Crock Pot Herbed Chicken
When you are married to someone in the military, you realize how important a home cooked meal is for your… Read more Crock Pot Herbed Chicken
Just One God, Just One-Making it Through Another Pregnancy Announcement
“If only I could hide away from the world online, somehow I feel like my pain would be less. Maybe… Read more Just One God, Just One-Making it Through Another Pregnancy Announcement
Recap of the 2018 Military Spouse Wellness Summit
This year was my first time attending the online Military Spouse Wellness Summit organized by InDependent. 2018 marks the third… Read more Recap of the 2018 Military Spouse Wellness Summit
Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders – You Are Not Alone
To celebrate International Women’s Day, I am honored to share this story of strength by Melissa. **Guest post by Melissa**… Read more Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders – You Are Not Alone
Battling Postpartum Depression
**Guest Post by Lauren C** Every deployment has its challenges and the last one was the icing on the cake.… Read more Battling Postpartum Depression
Bloom Where you are Planted: A Story of an Unexpected PCS Blessing
**Guest Post by Meghan Meredith** Summer is upon us in just a few short months, which means PCS season is… Read more Bloom Where you are Planted: A Story of an Unexpected PCS Blessing
Floating for Wellness
When I first heard about a new local business in Fayetteville, Floating Shanti that specializes in health and wellness, I… Read more Floating for Wellness
WOW! Women on Writing’s Blog Book Tour: Review of “Never Too Late: From Wannabe to Wife at 62”
I am honored to be part of WOW! Women on Writing’s blog book tour! For this tour, I was gifted… Read more WOW! Women on Writing’s Blog Book Tour: Review of “Never Too Late: From Wannabe to Wife at 62”
Back from the Field Meals: Country Style Steak
When you are married to someone in the military, you realize how important a home cooked meal is for your… Read more Back from the Field Meals: Country Style Steak
Craigslist Dating: How One Woman Found Her Mate Online
*I am honored that Author B. Lynn Goodwin has provided a guest post while on her WOW: Women on Writing… Read more Craigslist Dating: How One Woman Found Her Mate Online
Surviving a Year of Grief From Miscarriage: A Look Into Pain Through Poetry
On February 17, 2017 our son’s heartbeat stopped around my eighth week of pregnancy. For a year, I have tried… Read more Surviving a Year of Grief From Miscarriage: A Look Into Pain Through Poetry
5 Budget Friendly Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Have you noticed how much prices of things skyrocket around Valentine’s Day? Retailers know you will pay anything to make… Read more 5 Budget Friendly Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
4 Ways to Spread Kindness in the Military Community this Valentine’s Day
Growing up, I always wished for some romantic gesture on the day of love. The problem was, I always seemed… Read more 4 Ways to Spread Kindness in the Military Community this Valentine’s Day
Finding Your Strength Series: Raising an Autistic Child
**Guest Post by Marla Bautista** Finding my strength after my child was diagnosed with Autism was something I never thought… Read more Finding Your Strength Series: Raising an Autistic Child
Back from the Field Meals: Buffalo Chicken Pockets
When you are married to someone in the military, you realize how important a home cooked meal is for your… Read more Back from the Field Meals: Buffalo Chicken Pockets
The Third Time’s a Charm: Baby Showers after Pregnancy Loss
Baby showers are the last place any woman who has been through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infertility issues wants to be… Read more The Third Time’s a Charm: Baby Showers after Pregnancy Loss
The Seven Letter Word that Military Spouses Loathe
In honor of the great Martin Luther King today, I will not remain “silent” any longer “about things that matter.”… Read more The Seven Letter Word that Military Spouses Loathe
The Importance of Self-Care
Guest Post by Taneisha Dale. What is self-care? All around social media you might see people talking about self-care this… Read more The Importance of Self-Care
Words Matter: Setting Goals for Success in 2018
The most successful people in the world set goals and they are skilled at doing it. Setting goals is more… Read more Words Matter: Setting Goals for Success in 2018
