Like most military families, we’ve had our fair share of difficult moves. There was the time morning sickness began on day two of our...
One of the most stressful decisions we make as parents is where to send our children to school. If you are a military family,...
If you’ve recently moved with kids to one of the military bases in the St. Louis area, such as Scott Air Force Base, you’re...
"Ohio? You’re moving to Ohio?!?"
"Aren't you going the opposite way?"
"Is there even a highway to get from here to there?"
You can imagine my anxiety...
Moving to a new assignment means it's time to say goodbye to your comfortable house and familiar belongings and head to the base or...
Moving away from your tribe is arguably the hardest part of a military permanent change of station (PCS). You spend between two and five...
You’ve watched the moving truck roll down the street, turned in the keys, piled the kids clutching man’s best friend into the car, and...
Recently, my husband's military record changed to reflect that he now has an "exceptional family member." Prior to the diagnosis, nothing appeared amiss. Afterwards, I experienced an array of...
Gone are the days when I can just pack a small carry-on, drink my coffee, and read a book while I wait for my...
Snail Mail Still Matters
I am entrenched in our on-demand, instant gratification world of communication. Landline phones and calling cards seem so outdated that it’s...
Unless you've been living under a rock (pun totally intended), you've probably heard about or seen The Kindness Rocks Project (or one of its MANY...
A long time ago, I was told that I was trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. I wanted something in...
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...
