Katherine Gauthier
2022 Irreverent Warriors Silkies Hike
Last year I participated in the Irreverent Warriors Silkies Hike in Virginia Beach. I was turned onto IW by a Navy… Read More
USO Recruits Bachelor Matt James, Servicemembers, and Military Spouse for Boston Marathon® Team
On April 18, 2022, approximately 30,000 people will lace up their sneakers, grab their energy gels, and head out to… Read More
Grow With Google: Free Certifications for Military Spouses on the Move!
Data analytics IT Support When I got out of the Navy, I had a career plan. Well, I actually enlisted… Read More
Irreverent Warriors Silkies Hikes
What do impossibly short shorts, hiking boots, and veterans have to do with each other? Well, if you are part of… Read More
In-person, You’re Worth It Conference from Inspire Up™
Calling all military spouses looking to boost your confidence, build up your emotional well-being tool kit, and broaden your network… Read More
A Note from Your Friendly Neighborhood Teacher in 2021
If you recall, last spring the internet was FULL of memes about how teachers should be paid more, how parents… Read More
Why Dry January is More Important Than Ever This Year
Wine at Thanksgiving. Eggnog through the Christmas season. Champagne on New Year’s Eve. And more wine and whiskey through the… Read More
A Much Needed Mental Reset Before the Ball Drops for 2021
I’m sure that by now you’ve seen the meme about how we are all hoping at the stroke of midnight… Read More
An Honest Reflection on 2020
As we all get ready to say good-bye to the chaos that was 2020, I can’t help but sit back… Read More
Why I’m Thankful for a Non-traditional Thanksgiving
Y’all, there are very few things that I feel like I lost in my divorce. We split possessions very politely. But there… Read More
3 Veteran-owned Coffee Companies That Deserve Our Support
Know the memes you see about surviving on coffee and sarcasm? I’m pretty sure they were dreamed up by a military… Read More
5 Things to Remember When Dating Again in the Military
Not long after my husband left, I had someone say to me “I bet you’ll never date another Marine after… Read More
Social-distancing Hobbies That Will Help Decrease Your Stress Level
2020 sure hasn’t been the most relaxing year, now has it? If you’re anything like me then you’re over everything. You… Read More
A Military Brat Shares the Real Insider Details to Enlisting in the Military
I’m joining the Navy. Four words my father NEVER expected to hear come out of my mouth. Even more surprising because… Read More
Is Your Mental Health Declining During the Pandemic? You Are Not Alone…
For quite some time I have joked that God thinks I am hard of hearing and that He needs to… Read More
Appreciation Gifts Teachers Actually Want This Year
Amid the chaos of quarantine, I almost forgot that this week is Teacher Appreciation Week! If we were operating as normal,… Read More
Finding My Identity Again After Divorce
Wife. Veteran. Teacher. Dog mom. Christian. Student. Friend. Coach. So many titles that defined who I was. For six years,… Read More
A Teacher’s Reflection on the COVID-19 Shutdown
Two weeks ago, we were given a heads up that our district was turning Monday into a staff day in… Read More