Parenting

As military families, many of us have been in homes that we wouldn't have chosen for ourselves. These homes may be way too small,...

We all know the feeling of being a personal chauffeur for our kids. We drive them to practice, to friends' homes, the mall, ball...

Picture this: you’re loading up kids into your awesome minivan, counting heads as they all leave the house and making sure the dog isn’t...

Every mother simultaneously looks forward to and dreads the time when her child grows up and leaves the nest. It’s the cycle of life....

Throughout most of the school year, we worry about passing along the flu, stomach bugs, and other yucky conditions to our children (and vice...

For those of us that have chosen to have children the "Babies in Arms" concept is a constant reminder of our dual roles. We...

What mom wouldn't love for someone to help with the cooking? But, when given the option of having their own children be the ones...

Motherhood is a glorious, exhilarating, and fulfilling journey. It’s also exhausting. When a mother says she’s tired, she’s not really telling the whole story....

Fall is a beautiful time to be living on the East Coast. When the weather turns cooler, the leaves begin to change color and...

Whether you're a seasoned party planner or a party planning newb, it's always nice to have a couple tricks up your sleeve to help...

The adorable props are set, a first birthday candle has been bought, the balloons tied to the mailbox gently sway, and gifts are being...

Teaching your child how to study is the most important skill you can give them to carry on throughout their school years. Introducing study...

There are moments in your child’s life where all of a sudden you flashback to when they were in diapers. And as they move...

As a new mom, I struggled a lot in the beginning to make time for myself. Getting dressed every day seems like something that...

Why does “Stay-at-Home Mom” (SAHM) have such a negative connotation -- especially in a community where many spouses are rocking this title out of...

Moving overseas can be a wild ride! There are some things you don’t even think about until you need them. Sometimes moms may be too busy with the move to think about car seats overseas. This can be a challenge especially if you are not stationed near a military installation with an exchange. Even then the selection of car seats is not anywhere near what is available stateside.

We are all Marie Kondo-ing right now. We have old books, magazines and catalogs leftover from the holidays, and newspapers ads that seem to...

It's 4 p.m. and the countdown to dinner, bath, and bedtime is on! Knowing your spouse is close to being home to tag-team the...

As military spouses, we get what we signed up for. We've learned that workdays often frequently start before 9 a.m. and blow right by...

If you're a nursing mama, chances are that you know the struggle of an increased appetite and the never-ending urge to eat. And hey,...

You’ve seen the posts, memes, and witnessed the social media shaming over what car seat a child is in, and judgments over the decisions...

If you're a busy parent, chances are that you've fallen victim to giving your child those easy go-to snacks that are packed with sugar...

For years, I have heard people say how much they disliked history growing up. It was my least favorite subject in school seems to...

You already love the dollar store for party and cleaning supplies (can we talk about LA's Awesome Cleaner?!), but did you know that you can...

Little ones get bored playing with their toys — if we're counting, often within just minutes. But, they can splash endlessly in a water table. Likewise, puzzles...

As more and more people join the homeschooling bandwagon, it’s normal to wonder if it would work for you. Let’s face it, one reason...

Certain opinions and luxuries exist in the civilian world that just can’t logistically survive in the military community. Oh, you’ve lived in that house...

This post is sponsored by Lloyd Mats. You fought it for so long, but here you are- you own a minivan. It might not be...

Moving as a military kid wasn't too hard when they were in preschool and the early elementary years. As long as your family was...

Military service members fight valiantly in war. As mothers, service member or civilian, fight our own war of sorts. Our wars may not have...

White noise has a sound frequency that lets babies fall sound asleep. The white noise machine comes with many advantages. It blocks out other...

Tax season is here and that means many of us are gathering papers, documents, and pretending we understand legal tax code and regulations in...

Children at parties and occasions bring more happiness to any event. You can bring more joy to them by giving them goody bag gifts...

There is a hot topic going around social media about child safety issues with YouTube content. The recent uptick in shares from about a...

As a daughter, I tried to avoid the mom guilt at all costs. I was the goody-two-shoes kind of kid who deflated every time...

Remember Valentine's Day back in elementary school? You found the box of valentines in the seasonal aisle of Walmart with your favorite character on...