People visit Alaska for the midnight sun and come in the winter for the Northern Lights, but what about everyone who lives there and...
A few years ago, I traded a life in the wacky-weather zone of the Midwest for a life of stable sunshine in Central Florida....
black and white photos of people and places in Japan with a red banner that reads "Sayonara Japan" and MMC logo

Sayonara Japan

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We are leaving Japan, and it's bittersweet. I have loved this country. I have a child that only remembers this country. It is breathtaking and awe...
When we received orders to Virginia, my first feeling was relief. After nine consecutive years overseas, I was ready for a break and some...
In the Broadway musical “Rent,” the cast sings a song about measuring time in "Seasons of Love." As military families we are familiar with...
Are you stationed in Virginia or just visiting?  Winter in Virginia doesn't have to be a downer. There are plenty of opportunities to see all...
Our older daughter got married recently, and what a happy, amazing day it was. The whole trip was magical, in fact. I have rarely...
London at Christmas is a magical affair. Wandering people wrapped up in coats and boots, puffing cold air along the River Thames. The hustle and...
This is Part II of Jenny's international move. To read Part I, click here! Well, I was right. That goodbye did suck! If you read Part...
As a military family, it feels like we’re always coming or going. My house and closet seem to be in a perpetual state of...
“Where did you grow up?” It’s a simple question, with an obviously easy answer, right?  Unless you were or are a military child. Then it can...
If you are stationed anywhere near Tulsa, Oklahoma -  you absolutely have to visit Gathering Place! It is the best free park I have ever...

Military Lifestyle

What if 20 Years Isn’t the End?

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8 states and 11 moves is what we have accomplished so far since my husband enlisted in the Coast Guard 20 years ago, with...