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...
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...
Grow With Google: Free Certifications for Military Spouses on the Move!
When I got out of the Navy, I had a career plan. Well, I actually enlisted with the post-Navy career...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
