How to stop the whining when kids are bored: Make a 'Bored Jar' Today's great idea is brought to you by whining children. I call it the Bored Jar. The thought had been rolling around in my mind for a while, and was one of the first things I did when when my husband...
I will always associate preparing for deployment with preparing for a new baby. Probably because for half of the deployments during our marriage I did have a new baby! One son was born two weeks before a deployment. The other was born one month into a deployment. So...
Congratulations kids, you finished another year of school! I will expect more from you now. It's time to change the chore chart. Yes, I know it's summer vacation, but in our house that doesn't mean lazy, boring days. Instead, it means a chance to reset our routines,...
Being a single parent is tough. Being a single parent who is greatly outnumbered is even tougher. Solo parenting while your spouse is deployed for months at a time is exhausting. When you're a solo parent, every task is on your shoulders-- household chores, meals,...
It’s tough managing kids and a household as the solo parent. These tips will help you make rules that will make life better for everyone!
Even though I married a Marine, I wasn't really supposed to be a military wife. We weren't supposed to have a military kid. By the time we were married, my husband had already completed seven years of an eight year enlistment. He was supposed to finish that last year...
One female veteran's story of going from active duty to military spouse life Guest post by Amanda Huffman of Airman to Mom When I was in the military I wasn’t too sure what military spouses had to complain about. I mean, they were given a pretty good life. Right?...
This post is sponsored by The Breastfeeding Shop. Here's what's on every new mom's Christmas list! It’s the time of year when you start seeing gift guides for every person in your life. For a new mom, these guides might suggest pampering products like body cream,...
The problem: You are too tired to cook for your kids when you are a solo parent. Keep reading because: you'll learn 15 easy meals kids can cook, plus simple meals they will love, and kids can cook themselves! Do you get frustrated cooking for your kids and having them...
The problem: You're a breastfeeding mom whose spouse is getting frustrated that baby doesn't want to spend any time with him. Why you should keep reading: Because my husband and I have been through this 4 times, and we've worked out a system that will work for you...