Life

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

The Writer’s Secret Weapon

“You have to go to Speak Up Conference. You just have to.” My friend, Kim Erickson, and I had just… Read More

The Story Behind My Grandma’s Amazing Christmas Cookie Recipes

See inside the December issue of Military Spouse Magazine! When I think about the holiday season, vivid memories of my… Read More

Wake Up, Kick Ass, Repeat.

8-week study gives spouses tools for better social and emotional health. See this and more inside the December issue of… Read More

How 2020 Showed The World What It’s Like To Be A Military Family

For decades, military spouses have struggled to explain the lifestyle to civilian friends and family.  “When are you moving?”  “Do… Read More

I Have Finished an Idea for a Book. What Do I Do Next?

What came first? The chicken or the egg? So many military spouses have reached out and shared their amazing ideas… Read More

How 2020 Taught Me Not To Take Those I Love for Granted

2020 has been a challenging year, no doubt about it. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, we experienced “normal life” - we… Read More

5 Key Takeaways from the 2020 Virtual Military Family Caucus Summit

See this and more inside the December issue of Military Spouse Magazine. “Resilient” is a word often used to describe… Read More

From Appetizers to Desserts, Add Flair to Your Holiday Table This Year

See this and more inside the December issue of Military Spouse Magazine! The holiday season and food go together. Hanukkah,… 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