I’m always looking for books to read about military families. There are plenty of books out there for military spouses and quite a few picture books for young children, but there seems to be a void when it comes to chapter books for military brats in elementary school. So when I was offered the opportunity to review […] Read more…
Top 10 Things NOT To Do as a Military Spouse
Last week my military id was confiscated while I was visiting the clinic. Yes, someone just took it and didn’t give it back. Yes, I knew it was expired. Yes, I was hoping nobody would notice. Yes, it was embarrassing when I was escorted into the clinic like a criminal. Yes, it was a big […] Read more…
To Homestead or Not to Homestead, That is the Question
I’ve been writing this blog for almost 2 years now. And I’ve never written about PCS’ing. Well, I’ve mentioned PCS’es our family has gone through in the past, but not recent PCS’es. I’ve had a couple of people ask me when we’ll be moving but I usually answer that I don’t really know. And the reason […] Read more…
Life is a Balancing Act…And I’m Tipping Over
Equilibrium: n. (kw-lbr–m, kw-) A condition in which all acting influences are canceled by others, resulting in a stable, balanced, or unchanging system. Wife. Mother. Teacher. Writer. Runner. Friend. Daughter. Housekeeper. Chef. Chauffeur. Life is a balancing act of all the roles we play on a daily basis, our ultimate goal being equilibrium. But lately […] Read more…
Top 10 Things I Should Be Doing But I’m Not Because I’m Facebooking
Like most people, I need to decompress after a long busy day at work. I need to not think about the phone call from an angry parent of one of my students or the project I need to prep for or the lesson plans I need to write. So once homework is completed, dinner has been cooked […] Read more…
I Know You Are But What Am I?!
I think I’d rather be burned alive while someone plucked out my eyelashes and sliced my Achilles tendons than relive my teenage years. The crazy hormones, the awkwardness of changing bodies, the shaky self-esteem, the wardrobe anxiety, and of course, the catty, gossipy, backstabbing girls who were sweet as sugar to your face (or at least to […] Read more…
