Christa, Senior Writer
Christa is a wife, mother, military spouse, and an educator.
Five Family-Approved Summer Dinner Salads
The summer months are just around the corner. That means the sun will be out and the weather will (hopefully) be heating up. When the thermometer goes up, my desire to heat up my...
Five Things Military Life Has Taught My Kids
I have been married to my husband for 22 years. During our marriage, we have moved ten times and lived in six different states. Did I mention we also have two beautiful kids? Our...
I Have a Confession to Make: I Don’t Have a Tribe.
I have a confession to make. I don’t have a “tribe.” I’m part of many groups – mom groups, professional groups, social media groups – but I wouldn’t say I have a tribe.
When I...
Laundry Moments
Today, my son did the laundry. I didn’t ask him to do it. It wasn’t on his list of chores to do. I just came home from grocery shopping to find the three baskets...
If You Give a Mom a Minute
If you give a mom a minute…. you know, an actual quiet moment to herself with no one asking for help, calling her name, or using her as a makeshift, in-house jungle gym, she’ll...
Joy in the Simple Things
I’m going to be completely honest and I’m sure this won’t go over well with everyone. 2020 hasn’t been so bad for my family. Now, don’t hate me right away — hear me out. ...
Reinventing Thanksgiving
Last Thanksgiving was a complete and utter disaster for me! I didn’t burn the turkey, drop a pie, or drink too much. The food was actually great! The holiday fell apart shortly after dinner...
I’ll take Fall… But, Hold the Pumpkin Please!
It’s that season again… pumpkin spice everything! From lattes to muffins, candies, breads, pancakes, pasta, sauces, and everything in between. When I say everything… I mean everything. Can I be honest? Don’t hate me,...
Here and Now: The Clean Out between Childhood and Teenager
I just moved cross country and I took this opportunity to clean out some old bins in my kids’ rooms. Well to be completely honest, I didn’t WANT to clean out the bins, but...