For those who have been stationed in Port Hueneme, California you know how much of a hidden gem it is. For those who have...
In early 2022, as war erupted in Ukraine, I watched as many people who were closely connected to the military community purposefully distanced themselves...
My husband and I have just celebrated our tenth wedding anniversary and I’ve, naturally, been reflecting on my first decade as a military spouse....
... maybe it's because my family is from Texas.
... or perhaps because for the last three years we've been stationed at Fort Drum I've...
"Do you want to come over this morning?" I rushed out on the phone, half expecting my late invitation to be turned down. "Yes,...
When I was in third grade, I won a writing contest for our area. It had been a class assignment to write a story...
In July of 2021, our family took a trip to visit my in-laws in the mountains of Idaho. We decided to spend one of...
When I worked at the School Age Program Summer Camp at Hill Air Force Base as a college student we took the kids bowling...
Being a military family has its unique challenges and sacrifices, but also presents opportunities for finding hidden gems that can stretch your budget. From...
If you haven't already, at some point you've probably considered base housing. Choosing where to live is a big decision and sometimes it's contingent...
According to Webster's dictionary, "bereaved" means "suffering the death of a loved one." . With July being Bereaved Parents' Awareness Month, I found it fitting to...
We just wrapped up our first beach trip of the summer season as a family! My kids, aged three and five, love the beach...
Military Lifestyle
The Invisible Load of Supporting Love, Duty and Ambition
When Support Feels Like a Full-Time Job
Bedtime is finally here, again. The house is quiet. But your mind is racing through a never-ending...
