How to Survive Solo Parenting Without Losing Your Mind
Solo parenting sucks. There’s no denying that, because what you were handling with two parents is now thrown to you…just. you. But here’s the best part: You can, actually, survive…
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The End of a Deployment is the Worst
Okay, I’m throwing in the towel and admitting that I’m over this deployment. The funny thing is that I don’t even have to “admit it,” because anyone in their right…
Books I Read In 2019
I’m just gonna give myself a little pat on the back, because I read 19 books in 2019. And that, by the way, is 18 more books than I thought…
Christmas Gifts for a Mom that Don’t Suck
Seriously, how many times do you get a gift, ad you’re like, “Aw, gee, thanks; you shouldn’t have.” No, really you shouldn’t have. Well, here’s a round up of gifts…
A Year Deployment: Surviving and Thriving
I was a nervous wreck at the beginning of this year. Anxiety consumed me, and couldn’t fathom how we’d survive while our favorite person was on the other side of…
Solo Parenting Three Kids (three months in)
I should probably write this in the morning when I’m feeling refreshed and optimistic for a new day. Instead, you’re getting some real life frustration after a long, hot day…
What to Pack for Hawaii (For Her)
We were lucky enough to jet off to Oahu, Hawaii, earlier this year. It was a dream trip, and I’m thankful for all the things we took with us, since…
Secrets From a Military Spouse: How we do it
Our year-long deployment is currently underway, and I’m not going to lie: I take each day at a time. I wrote a version of this post two years ago, and…