More Than Decorations
Packing up holiday decorations for the last time before our PCS feels surreal. Not just because of the extra bubble wrap and...
Traditions and Memories
When I stop and think about the Christmas traditions I had when I was a kid, I can come up with three...
Thanksgiving Crafty Mom Alert
Anytime I find myself out in the stores near any holiday like Thanksgiving, I think that I have morphed into someone...
The scariest night of the year is coming up – especially for food allergy parents. If your kids with food allergies are like mine,...
It Feels Like Home
Before you read through this one, please look up the song “Feels Like Home” sung by Drew Holcomb. Go ahead and...
We all either know "that" family or have watched "that" family on social media that take their kids everywhere- to the ends of the...
Our family moved to Eielson AFB in summer 2024 which is just east of Fairbanks, Alaska. Our new adventure began with a mix of...
When we moved to California we started a bucket list, and one of things on it was visiting the Channel Islands National Park. The...
If you're planning a trip to Boston, look no further than our Guide to the Parks: Boston National Historical Park! My family loves National...
“Why don’t we have Halloween?”
My curious, confused almost-three-year-old gestured to our new neighbor’s elaborate seasonal display complete with a gigantic skeleton, a flying witch,...
Home for the holidays is a tricky concept for military families. I could write the introduction script for new military spouses or families meeting...
This homemade peppermint mocha sauce brings the holiday vibes right into your kitchen! Perfect for stirring into coffee or hot chocolate, it’s an easy...
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...
