How to Get the Stench Out of Your Smelliest Clothes

Have you ever encountered clothes so smelly you considered just throwing them out because they continued to smell even after washing? My daughter has been really great about helping out with laundry by hanging delicates, folding, and putting everything away....

The Less Awkward Way to Find Mom Friends

The loneliest I have ever been during my time as an Army wife was when my daughter was a baby. She was a barracuda of an eater and a disaster of a sleeper and I couldn’t believe that my husband got to go to work and abandon me at home, exhausted and very much alone....

Self-Reflection: Who Are You Really?

It was Bhava Ram’s job to interview me recently for a two-minute video about yoga, being a military spouse, InDependent, and why I think his new organization, Warriors for Healing, is so great. Still, I came away from our conversation with one huge takeaway....

Seven Reasons to Rent Your Ball Gown

After over fourteen years as an Army spouse, I did something new and rented my ball gown for the very first time. I loved the whole experience and would definitely do it again. Here are seven reasons why you should rent your next ball gown. It saves money. We’ve had a...

How to Escape the “I Have it Harder Than You” Trap

Have you ever had a friend complain about her husband being gone for a week on a business trip while yours was deployed for a year? Have you ever felt like you and a coworker were equally pressed for time only to find out she was getting nine hours of sleep every...