Household 6
Household 6
Home Fire Prevention Week: It Can Happen to Anyone
In a matter of minutes, a home fire can engulf the building, destroying belongings, precious mementos of times gone by, and a family’s sense of normal and peace of mind.
At the American Red Cross, the most frequent disaster we respond to—doing so every single day—are home fires. The statistics are staggering.
Ghosts of Duty Stations Past
We’re currently stationed on Okinawa, a place pretty well known for ghost stories. I never paid it much mind, except for when our cats are staring at things that aren’t there and chasing invisible apparitions into the “ghost closet,” as we lovingly call it. But, spooky October is here and has brought with it some ghosts of duty stations past.
Just One of Those Days
As we know things don’t always go according to plan. And yet somehow I still get bogged down in my emotions when this happens. It’s just one of those days.
Lovingly Weaving Your Family’s Nest
One day last spring, morning coffee in-hand, I noticed my dog’s curiosity about an object in my backyard. Hmm… A bit too curious perhaps, so I went outside to see what he found. To my delight he had his nose deep in a bird’s nest. There were no broken shells nearby, so I guessed it had long been abandoned and fallen during heavy winds the night before. I held it in my hand and marveled at it.
Frank Lloyd Wright might be the greatest modern human architect of houses, but to me, nests are the most precious homes ever built.
Too Much Toxicity
For quite some time, I’ve noticed some disturbing trends across social media. It seems as if toxicity and the people who spread it have been in full force like a wildfire. One topic I’ve seen consistency is bashing women. For example, stay-at-home moms, women who like to wear make up and pretty clothes, women who work, and women being comfortable in their own skin.
Life is hard enough without people intentionally making it miserable for others.
Hello, My Name is…
I carry a bag of titles around with me. Why? So that I’m prepared to be what I need to be in that moment.
I know I’m not alone. Pretty much everyone in the world carries around something similar. Yours might include the words parent, teacher, artist, director, chef, or triathlete. It’s not just about what we do but also who we are. I am _____________. Insert your titles. Are you kind? Aggressive? Loving? Generous? Bold? Impatient?
Top 5 Baby Items: Kitchen Edition
Last month, I wrote about my favorite kitchen essentials, which you can read here. Today, I’m writing about my favorite baby items in the kitchen. I have three children, who are ages 7, 3 and 9 months, and over the years, I’ve gathered a lot of useful items I’d love to share.
What First-Time Renters Need to Know about Renters Insurance
During your first PCS, you’re so overwhelmed from learning move.mil and jumping through all the hoops that you’re just trying to survive the chaos. You’ve also packed, loaded the car, and headed to the new house you worked hard to find and budget for. Your first thoughts driving across the country probably aren’t about renters insurance, but military families need renters insurance.
When you’re first starting out, you don’t know what you don’t know, right?
Consistency in the Inconsistent: Helping Military Children with Special Needs
Consistency is essential in building safe boundaries yet still showing love and care to a child.
Consistency can also help a child feel safe because they’ll always know someone is there to love them and take care of their essential needs as a human. Consistency in the military is almost an oxymoron. As the sun rises every day, I know that my service member’s plans with the military have changed in some aspect. There’s a running joke between military spouses when someone asks how long our service members will be gone, when we’re moving, or where we’re moving, and the answer is usually, “I don’t know.”