Both of our children were born during a tour that was supposed to last four years, and we were only a mere three hours...
Christmas is quickly approaching, and if you're anything like me then you're now entering panic mode.
Between Christmas shopping and budgeting and planning a holiday...
When I married into the military, I wasn't thinking about the perks. Mostly, I was thinking about the challenges, such as long separations and...
I love my children. I love their spunk, their personalities, their joy at the little things, their unpredictability, and their curiosity for the world....
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...
I once thrived on current events and the daily buzz of world news that streamed to my phone and television.
Now, it seems that...
There are three terms usually used to describe the military spouse who has been living the military life for a while: senior, seasoned and...
Ever feel like you’re on a merry-go-round of negativity? Like your gut reactions line up a liiiiittle too well with Debbie Downer?
Then you might...
You know the drill.
After you finally arrive in your new city, the to-do list generally looks a little like this:
-unpack the coffee maker
-set up...
Nothing says Thanksgiving more than turkey (or tofurkey in some cases). Thanksgiving in the military often means spending the holiday away from family and...
Once or twice a year it happens; the required military Physical Fitness Test (PT Test). And we all know when it's approaching, don't we?...
Rainy days are the worst when you have an active toddler. By 9:30 a.m., we have already played with all the toys, watched 700...
Military Lifestyle
Between Headlines and Homework
March 2026
The morning starts like any other. I pour coffee while my oldest inspects the level of toasting on his toast. I sigh, roll...
