“Check again!?” I not-so-subtly demand. “I heard the Jones got orders yesterday. Are you sure there’s nothing in there for us?” My husband rolls...
With summer break right around the corner, many families are planning out their summer vacations or PCS plans. If you have ever travelled by...
One of the greatest gifts to enjoy as family is a home full of books. As a military homeschool family, each time we approach...
Embarking on your PCS journey can be both exciting and daunting. And it’s no secret that relocating to a new duty station involves meticulous...
For my birthday this year, I wanted to travel. We are currently stationed in Italy, and there are so many amazing places that can...
April is month of the military child!
As a certified child life specialist (CCLS) I use play and bibliotherapy to help children cope with stressful...
Vicenza, Italy has long been considered one of the Army’s most coveted duty stations. As soon as I realized I would be married to...
The holidays are winding down, the calendar has flipped to a new year, and there is no better time to spend a few moments...
We’ve all been there. Three months out. Awaiting orders. Or by some miracle on high, you actually have orders in hand. But honestly, it...
During the first few months of our overseas posting in 2018, I really struggled with feeling like I had lost my independence. But, thankfully,...
With warmer weather and blooming flowers comes the start of PCS season. A PCS, or permanent change of station, can be an eventful, exciting...
Although I can't speak for all military families, I feel I can safely say that once the majority of military families are at a...
Military Lifestyle
Celebrating Mother’s Day Beyond the Empty Nest
Celebrating Mother's Day when your "nest" is empty can be a complex emotional landscape for a military mama. Whether they are deployed, stationed across...
