Kylie Hastings
Kylie Hastings is a born and raised Oklahoma girl. She is a Criminal Justice graduate of Northern Oklahoma and The University of Central Oklahoma. She writes the blog SomeoneMaternal.com and hopes to one day write the next great American novel...or at least publish a book that a few people buy. She is the mother of a little girl and soon to be mother of a little boy, and the wife of an Army National Guard Blackhawk pilot. She loves to read, travel, ski, and scuba dive.
Dear Woman in the Restaurant…
Dear Woman in the Restaurant,
My husband and I were enjoying our lunch the other day when you came up to us mid-meal to tell us that that our daughter was "sweet and beautiful" and you appreciated...
Helping Military Spouses (Because They Aren’t Going to Ask)
As our family draws closer and closer to another deployment I am preparing as usual. I am updating my emergency information, writing down when and how my husband normally does his chores and setting...
Cartoons You (Probably) Wont Hate
I have a confession to make- I actually really like cartoons. I love Disney and Pixar movies and I like a good cartoon that can make me giggle. Might sound silly but, it's better...
I Am Not Stronger Than You
I hear it all the time. "Oh your husband is military? I could never do that."
I've been called strong, a hero, and a super hero. I've been told I have the most difficult job in...
Adventures in Breastfeeding: Pumping is Breastfeeding
**Each Friday, starting Nov 7 and for the next 7 weeks, we will be posting a new blog post about breastfeeding and several different journeys our team has experienced.**
I'm the kind of person who...
How to Help Families with Children with Special Needs
A few nights ago, after my daughter went to bed, I was scrolling through Facebook and saw that one of my favorite radio personalities, Phil Inzinga, had posted a video of his son Max...
6 Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips You NEED to Know.
As the leaves begin to fall and the dew is on the grass in the crisp mornings, we are signaled that it is the beginning of fall and the beginning of the holiday season....
Weird Things Parents Say
Today has been one of those days.
Parents, you know what I'm talking about. My morning closely resembled a Benny Hill skit without the music. With Charlie being a little over one year old now,...
Mom’s Picnic Macaroni Salad
Nothing symbolizes the beginning of warm weather in my family like macaroni salad. It usually gets made for the first time at Easter and the recipe goes into hibernation when the crisp mornings of...
Home Secure Home
As summer settles in on us, we begin to think of our vacations, what to do with the kids while they are home, and general summer fun. While those things are great, its also...
Mommy Maintenance
Our cars need regular maintenance like oil changes, windshield wiper fluid, tire rotation, etc. to keep things running smoothly. Our houses need it too; new air filter, water filter, and fixing that broken step...
I Just Can’t Resist A Sale
Like most other women out there, I LOVE a good sale, so when I heard about Just Between Friends Sale(JBF)-Norman I knew I had to go! It was held the 16th through 22nd at...