It’s been exactly one year since my daughter received three official diagnoses of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 3, Dysautonomia (POTS), and Mastocytosis/Mast Cell Activation Disorder. When you have all three of these together, they call it “The Trifecta.” Of course, you can have each one separately without the other, but more commonly you have at least two…
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Bible Verse Phone Cases for Encouragement: Review & Giveaway
If you’re anything like me, you love anything pretty and girly. I like pretty clothes, jewelry, and even pretty and girly phone wallpaper and cases! Recently, I found out about a company called Prone to Wander. They sell gorgeous Bible verse phone cases along with a few home decor items and I am in love with…
IEP Meeting Preparation: Tips for Parents of Special Needs Children
Going to an Individualized Education Plan or IEP meeting can be one of the most stressful experiences for a special needs parent, but having an IEP is important in order for your child to have a good education. IEPs are important because it helps set goals up goals and a plan of treatment so that…
How to Have a Baby on a Military Budget
This is a sponsored post is written by me on behalf of 1 Natural Way, a TRICARE breast pump provider. All opinions are entirely my own. Having a baby is a BIG life decision. But for many military families, having a baby is limited to times when your spouse isn’t on deployment, TDY, or training…
Free Hospital Gowns for Your Child’s Doll or Stuffed Animal
For medically complex kids, especially those that spend a lot of time in and out of hospitals, small things like free hospital gowns for a “stuffie” can be a BIG help! Kids hate spending time in hospitals and doctor’s offices, but there are plenty of things we can do to help them adjust to this…
Government Shutdown? 6 Financial Assistance Programs for Military Families
As we go into the next 24 hours there is a good chance there will be another government shutdown. USAA wanted military families to know that they do have options for financial assistance should the government shut down. If you are a military family who is worried about finances and getting paid, here are six financial…
The Best Hypoallergenic Carpet for Families with Allergies or Asthma
When we moved to Colorado, we decided that we wanted to buy a house and be first-time homeowners. Previously we had only lived in an apartment and on a military installation. Buying our first home was certainly an eye-opener and while we picked a nice house, there has still been a lot of work we’ve had…
5 Ways to Stress Less in the New Year
As many of you know I like to talk about mental health. As a military spouse and a special needs parent, I totally get what stress is and the toll it can take on your body and health. This year I am determined to stress less and use the tools I’ve learned to accomplish it!…
3 Major Life Changes to Consider Before a Deployment
While many military families try to prepare the best they can for a deployment, it‘s nearly impossible to know everything that might happen. Between “Murphy’s Law” and any major life changes that might come up, it’s easy to worry about how to be proactive in preparing for a deployment. Thankfully, Armed Forces Insurance (AFI) has…
My Interview With the Son of a Fallen Patriot
This is a sponsored post and I was paid to interview and write about the following companies. All opinions are my own honest thoughts and I was privileged to have this amazing opportunity! Recently, I had the honor of interviewing Tanner, a recipient of the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation Scholarship and son of a…
