
Welcome to Coffee + Camo!
I’m glad you’re here.
I love, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself.
-Maya Angelou

Hi there, I’m Maggie. Welcome to Coffee + Camo. I’m so glad you’re here.
I’m a Jesus follower, military spouse, dog mom, an INFJ, and an Enneagram 6. I drink lots of coffee and work hard to notice the small, magic things in each day.
My hope is that Coffee + Camo will help you get out, explore, and see the wonder in the ordinary – wherever you may be!

- The Power of Play and Getting Out of Your Own WayWhen we first moved to Italy, I had a video chat with a friend. She and her husband recently relocated back to the States. They purchased a house and moved in after nearly two months of living in a hotel. During our chat, she told me about their home improvement projects—painting, electrical work, and landscaping. …
- Dear Lonely MomMotherhood is a lonely job. I’m sure I’m not the only one who missed that line in the job description. Loneliness is tricky. He looks different for each of us, and he often comes and goes as he pleases. It’s hard to know when Loneliness might come busting in the door, opening the fridge, and …
- Here’s To Getting My Pink BackI didn’t feel depressed. I thought I felt normal, just more tired and fragile than before. I didn’t realize I was different until I suddenly started to feel more like my old self.
- A Life Update – February 2022It’s never easy to come back after a long hiatus, but I’ve been thinking of you lately. We all have those friends that are gracious enough to overlook our absences and welcome us back with open arms when life allows us a bit more time. I like to think we’re those types of friends. The …
- Simone Biles is the Heroine We All NeedIt’s been a banner run for women in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics so far. Flora Duffy from Bermuda brought home her country’s first-ever gold medal in the women’s triathlon. Hidilyn Diaz, a female weightlifter in the 55-kilogram category, is bringing home the first-ever gold medal for the Philippines. The first gold medal of this year’s …
- We’ve Moved on to a New AdventureIf you’ve been around the blog for a while, you probably know that our little family has lived overseas for the last three years. We moved to Japan in 2018 and loved every second of that adventure. You also may have noticed it’s been a bit quieter on this side of the internet lately. I …
