My Healthy Inspiration, My Mom
I am not sure why, but I am not the type of person who loves working out. I don’t crave it, but I (and everyone around me!) know when I need to get my butt in gear and get to a gym. I always feel better after I work out. And in saying and reading those words out loud,...
Introvert’s Morning Out: 4 Strategies for Meeting New People
Frequently moving as part of military life means a having a constantly rotating social circle. For introverts like me, this can be the most daunting part of Army life. Pack up all of our things and move halfway around the globe? That’s a piece of cake compared to the...
Ways to Use Coconut Oil
How many people do you know that use coconut oil? Last year, my answer would have been one. I didn’t even know what someone would use it for, much less why they would want to use it. I mean, wouldn’t everything taste like coconut? Then in January, some of my friends...
Preparing for Deployment: The Key to Success
Being around the Army for almost 30 years has taught me two very important things: The only constant is change. Murphy’s Law exists throughout all the changes. Being an Army wife and mom are the greatest experiences that I have ever had. With that...
Seven Sun Safety Tips
May is just around the corner, which means warmer weather and loads of outdoor fun! May is also skin cancer awareness month, so let’s talk about ways you can safely have fun in the sun without sacrificing style.I have a very personal experience with skin cancer. I’m a...
Working the Wellness Plan: Getting Started
Six weeks following the birth of my new baby, I had two medical appointments at the local Army medical clinic. The first was the typical six-week post-partum check-up. The second appointment, however, was far from typical for me. I had a nutrition and fitness...