Military Lifestyle

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” A question I am almost certain that all of us have been asked at least once in our lives. I can remember as a little girl my answer would almost...

When you hear the term WASP, what do you think of? If your first thought was not about the Women Airforce Service Pilots, don't fret. It's something I had not heard before I read our October book, Final Flight Final...

What is a Third-Culture Kid? Are your kids a part of this? In 1950, American sociologist Ruth Useem coined the term third-culture kid. This described expatriate children who spent their most formative years living overseas and being shaped by multicultural...

There have been many takeaways from 2020, and not all of them are negative. My favorite takeaway has been the increase in remote work opportunities. As more and more companies are required to take safety and health precautions, this type...

“I need to withdraw from the program.” These are words that my brain would not have even considered in 2019 because I thrive on craziness.  To illustrate my love of craziness: last year my daughter had spine surgery, we sold our...

As a military spouse and real estate agent, the last several months have been an absolute whirlwind. While most industries have been negatively impacted by COVID-19, real estate has continued to boom through the entire United States as interest rates...

Let's get something out of the way: this piece is not political. It is about politics, though. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science that I don't get to dust off very often, so this time of year is always particularly...

The military lifestyle is unlike any other. Moving every few years provides service members and families with the ability to see the world. It also gives them the unique ability to meet people all around the world. This ability...

The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg – Notorious RBG - seems to have shaken up the nation. But it has also sparked conversations on her accomplishments and feats. I had no idea of all of the...

In the decade or so since I’ve been a military spouse, it’s been difficult to effectively relay the ways in which our lives are different from my non-military friends. Of course, they understand the basics like deployments and PCSs. But...

This post is sponsored by First Command Financial Services. Together with its subsidiaries, including First Command Financial Planning and First Command Bank, they coach our Nation’s military families in their pursuit of financial security. Since 1958, First Command's reputation has...

I was never one of those girls that dreamed about or pre-planned my wedding in my head, nor did I give much thought to being a mom. But I have long dreamt of and anticipated becoming a grandmother. A few...