Happy 4th of July! Today America celebrates its independence from the British Empire, as the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776....
I am so over hearing “that’s so nice for you that your husband doesn’t deploy.”
Yes, it is very nice that he does not deploy;...
If you or your family need anything at all, we will be there.
If you are married or related to the military, you have heard this...
When you are juggling deployments, moves, and job changes, finding time to take a family vacation can be challenging. But research suggests that spending...
In early May I had the opportunity to attend a conference called Homefront Rising, in Washington D.C.
Homefront Rising is a one-day non-partisan leadership boot...
We are weeks away from our cross country Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and the "going away" coffees, lunches, potlucks, and parties are in...
If you are reading along with our Military Moms Blog Book Club, you know that our monthly selections are a variety. Our selections range...
I caught a glimpse of you from the corner of my eye. You were smiling from ear to ear. He had an even bigger...
I admit - I judge a book by its cover. I know, all our parents and grandparents have advised us against this (and we...
This month on the blog – in conjunction with Britax – we are thrilled to share a series of posts on child safety in...
While there are many challenges associated with being a military family, one of the most difficult is coping with stress when the active duty...
Last spring, I cut back my Russian sage plants to practically nothing. I read and followed the online advice for pruning the plant, but...
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I was standing in the kitchen, washing dishes and doing mental math: I was trying to figure out how to get the...
