As MilSO’s we wear many hats. Those hats can keep us pretty busy on an everyday basis. The chaos of this life can be a bit overwhelming. It can be difficult to stop and just enjoy the moments that are occurring all around us. Instead our focus is on next big thing whether it’s new PCS orders, finding a new job, or getting through a deployment. This is the time of the year that everything around us is slowing down. Animals go into hibernation mode, plants slow down their growt

As a military spouse there are many times that I think, “All right Murphy, give me your best shot! I can take it!” And more often than not Murphy delivers. There was that time the husband was gone and I started getting sick right before Thanksgiving. I got myself a tiny whole chicken to cook and canned everything! The kids didn’t care and despite being sick I left Murphy speechless with my “Don’t take Thanksgiving away from me,” attitude! Sometimes you just need a last-minute

Have you ever wanted to get your military spouse friend an amazing gift, something that will just wow them to tears?... Yeah, me too. I have struggled year after year, trying to find something that my spouse friends don’t have. I have searched high and low, from chain stores to tiny boutiques. I’ve bought gift cards, friendship bracelets, and clutches. This year, I’ve decided to do something a little differently. In this article, I will show you how I’ve overcome typical g

Our jack-o-lanterns have long been composted and we’ve rounded the bend on Thanksgiving. That can only mean one thing: the holiday season is upon us. Welcome. Here’s a mug of homemade hot chocolate topped with freshly whipped cream and a peppermint stick that was hand pulled at a little shop downtown with locally sourced ingredients and fair-trade cacao. Just kidding. Those candy cane dreams haven’t moved off my pinterest board, yet. I can whip you up a mean Swiss Miss, t