This post was done in partnership with Stress Health, an initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness, but all opinions are my own. Can how you were raised have an impact on you as you grow and develop? There are three main types of stress we deal with in life: positive stress, tolerable stress, and […]
6 Charities that Make Supporting our Troops Easy
Do you want to support our troops, but don’t know how you can get involved? Here are six charities that make supporting our troops easy! Sometimes it’s easy to get distracted by our everyday lives and the busy holiday season. We should all be more conscious about our effect on the world and other people. […]
How Your Childhood Affects Your Parenting
This post is written in partnership with Stress Health,an initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness, but opinions are my own. When we are children, the homes we grow up in can have a major impact on how we deal with stress and what type of stress we are exposed to. These stressors can push […]
Christmas Tree Lane
Christmas Tree Lane’s annual opening begins by closing down the lane to auto traffic and only allowing foot traffic. The tradition started in 1920 when a single tree was lit in honor of a child who died. Since 1920, there have been two years when it was closed 1940 (wartime restriction) and 1972 (energy crisis). […]
Life Can’t Be Duplicated
Can life duplicated? Ever have a special moment and you think when this event happens again it will be the same? A few years ago, we had a great girl’s night at Disneyland. It was the perfect evening and was a great way to send two friends off on their next adventure. The next year […]
My Unlikely Journey to Military Service
Many military families leave a legacy that causes their children to follow in their footsteps. My journey to military service had so many twists and turns that I’m not even sure how I ended up here. I never dreamed big. I was just an ordinary girl with an ordinary story. What was the point? Dreaming […]
Tell Your Husband Thank You for His Service
There is common stereotype that only men can serve in the military. At least that is how it feels sometimes. My friend recently had a conversation with a Disney cast member where he found out that that she was in an Air Force family. After giving her an honorary citizen button, he ended the conversation […]
Military Inspired Holiday Gift Guide
This year there is a focus on supporting military owned businesses through the #shopmilitary hashtag. And as a military spouse and veteran I want to support the #shopmilitary movement. So, I have created a military inspired holiday gift guide full of companies that I love. I have either gotten a gift from them or have […]
Do you need help? Recognizing PTSD and How to Treat it
One of the first steps in recognizing PTSD is admitting that you need help. It isn’t always easy; especially for people who are stubborn. It can be difficult if you are an independent person who often solves problems on their own. It’s not fun to admit that you want help at times, but when you do […]
The Invisible Challenges of Deployment for Military Families
By Lizann Lightfoot Deployments are difficult for everyone. It doesn’t matter how long they are, where they are, or what branch they are with. Every deployment brings its own set of challenges. For the service member who deploys, those challenges are often tangible–physical discomfort, the danger of combat, stress, lack of sleep, and the loneliness […]
