Tag: family
A Guide to the Parks: Great Smoky Mountain National Park
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...
Baby Safety Month Tips for Parents
Parenting is both a profound joy and a significant responsibility. Beyond nurturing and caring for a child, ensuring their safety is one of the...
How to Build Your Base Bucket List
When we find out our next duty station, I almost immediately start researching the area. I sit down with my favorite tried-and-true resources and...
Locals or Tourists? Summer in Fairbanks, Alaska
Our family moved to Eielson AFB in summer 2024 which is just east of Fairbanks, Alaska. Our new adventure began with a mix of...
Road Trip Guide to Northern Arizona
Before my husband joined the military, we lived in Tucson, Arizona for 2 years. We knew the Army was on the horizon, so our...
Lessons for Military Families from Celine Dion’s Documentary
Celine Dion’s recent documentary provides a window into the life of one of the world’s most iconic performers, offering not just insights into her...
A Guide to the Parks: Boston National Historical Park
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...
Which Home, for the Holidays?
Home for the holidays is a tricky concept for military families. I could write the introduction script for new military spouses or families meeting...
Alaska, as Wonderful as it Looks
Tick…tick…my pencil etched across the page as I marked two bucket list vacations off my dream list this past summer. We knew my husband’s...
Mid-Year Reflection and Family Audit
As we find ourselves at the midpoint of the year, this is an opportune time for military families to pause, reflect and conduct a...
A Guide to the Parks: Redwood National Park
If this was a podcast I would ask you to close your eyes and imagine with me, but it’s not, so do your best...
Embracing a Memorable Family Life in Italy
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...