Volunteering is professional work experience and should be recognized as such. When was the last time you volunteered and did not apply, learn or gain an acquired skill? Think really, really hard. It is almost impossible to dedicate one’s...
Future Commander Spouses - It is Ok to say, "No!" Two years ago this July, my husband took over as a Squadron Commander. I had no intentions of being known as the “Commander’s Wife” and I certainly had no...
International Moon Day marks the anniversary of the first landing by humans on the Moon as part of the Apollo 11 lunar mission. Apollo 11 carried the first humans to the moon with Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin...
Earlier this year, our family PCS’d to the beautiful island of Guam. Other than the obvious notion that it was drastically different from our home in Pennsylvania at the time, I had little knowledge about the island’s significance to...
Living in Northern Virginia, we are surrounded by Civil War history. Given that we are only 90 minutes away from Gettysburg, PA we decided a weekend trip was doable and would be a great way to learn more about...
Summertime can be the best and worst time. The kids are home from school… but also, the kids are home from school! And, it can be unbearably hot!
Thankfully, there are many great programs that offer discounted or FREE activities...
One of the greatest gifts to enjoy as family is a home full of books. As a military homeschool family, each time we approach a move, I realize the volume (and weight) of the amount of books we have....
An open letter to the Mom of a Military Spouse,
Aka my mom. And the moms out there who’ve earned it.
You don’t have your own day, but this year I’m happily sharing my sliver of Military Spouse Appreciation Day with...
While attending BMT for the world’s greatest Air Force, trainees find themselves assigned to certain job duties – Chow Runners, Flight Guidon, or Road Guards. From a mama’s perspective – these duties prepare them for dorm life and beyond....
Vicenza, Italy has long been considered one of the Army’s most coveted duty stations. As soon as I realized I would be married to a U.S. service member, I started dreaming about getting stationed in Italy. Many people have...
Writing to your trainee while in basic training can serve as a lifeline, connecting recruits to their support systems during a time of intense transformation. Each letter becomes a cherished thread of communication, weaving through the rigors of training...
Here I am preparing for both of my sons to deploy on two different missions, just as my husband did. As a mom, my mind begins racing in 1000 different directions: all while feeling the intense emotion of wanting...
Military Lifestyle
National Women’s Healthy Weight Day
Today is National Women's Healthy Weight Day. On this day, today January 16th or the third Thursday in January, is a day to reflect...
