In December of 2001, I sat on the floor in the Newark airport crying as I heard them announce the final boarding call for...
Many of us journey home for the holidays. Or, for a couple of weeks in the summer. Or, in September because we miss our...
Isn't it interesting how life sometimes throws us into groups or communities that we never really intended to join? Sure, we plan to become...
The Holiday Season is Upon Us. Depending on your family, this phrase may conjure joy or excitement. Or, pure, unmitigated stress.*
If you are a...
If you are fortunate enough to be stationed in Europe, then the most festive time of the year is rapidly approaching - Christmas Market...
June 4, 2018
Dear Diary,
Today is finally the day!!! Our packers start and the move will begin! Can’t write long, have to go get bottled...
Like you, many of the contributors of Military Moms Blog have had a Permanent Change of Station this summer. With the way the military...
Open up a credit card to make travel cheaper? Sounds pretty counter-intuitive, right? Actually it isn’t, and I'm here to explain why every military...
During a recent visit with my family, I visited the World War II Valor in the Pacific Monument. This national monument is famously home...
Last January, I enrolled my 4 1/2-year-old in ballet. She had been begging me for nearly a year and the begging only intensified after...
PCS season is in full-swing. Summer not only brings pool parties and BBQ's, but also packing for those who are in transition from one...
A few weeks ago, I was bracing for a busy day. My son woke up feeling sick and since I work from home, I...
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...
