Moving overseas to a military post/base is one thing, but moving overseas to a place that is not affiliated with the military in any way is an entirely different beast.
When you move to an overseas base, there are people...
I didn't intend to create a capsule wardrobe. It just happened.
The first month back at work after having my youngest child, I was helping a patient who had been newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. We were were discussing energy...
I will have been married for an entire decade this February.
People often raise their eyebrows when they find out I was only just 24 years old when I got married. In fact, I often watch in bemusement when...
It always starts the same way.
The phone calls and text messages.
There has been an accident.
A jet crash at our base.
The last time it happened, I knew my husband was not scheduled to fly, so I knew he was safe....
It’s no surprise that military marriages face a higher rate of infidelity and divorce than our civilian counterparts. Jobs and lifestyles that are fraught with instability, uncertainty and isolation do not make for the most successful outcomes. Routine TDYs...
I’ve been a military spouse now for more than a decade.
No, I’m not a good military spouse as far as participation within our squadrons or packing the perfect deployment care packages. I’ve made a consorted effort to not “wear...
It’s been one of those weeks, folks, where complaint after compliant leaves my lips and my heart feels weakened by the hardships of this life. People have attempted to inflate my ego for the countless hours I have (and...
Today is National Family Day! Families come in all shapes and sizes and the day is set aside to celebrate the meaningful people in your life. What better way to celebrate your family than with a Family Game Night!Don't...
Welcome to our newest series. In "Friday Favorites," our team will share a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty products to recipes to books and anything in between.
In the last several days, the outrage...
In December of 2001, I sat on the floor in the Newark airport crying as I heard them announce the final boarding call for my flight home to see my family for Christmas. After 2 hours of begging and...
Sseko Designs is more than just another online retail shop. It provides financial opportunities for women in Uganda. Sseko started with creating and selling “funky strappy sandals” made by three young women in Uganda, and now it has blossomed...
My husband hates Christmas.
Oh ho ho...ho ... he'll tell you that's not true. He'll plead traditional Christmas values; he'll cunningly argue "not 'til after Thanksgiving;" he will espouse a movement away from commercialism. But the truth is: he's a...
Military Lifestyle
Boots In The House
We know firsthand how beneficial community can be. We want to show our Moms of Service Members that they have a safe place to...
