Tag: family
The Importance of Doing Life Together
There is a famous African proverb: It takes a village to raise a child. Well for many of us, that is going to be...
My Favorite Place in the World – Where is Yours?
My 9-year-old daughter just entered a drawing contest. The theme is, “my favorite place in the world."
While she was thinking which place to...
Lessons Learned from Having Children Close in Age
We have four children. Our daughter, who is the eldest, was three years old when I gave birth to our youngest. It sounds like a...
Our Top Tips for Visiting National Parks with Kids
“Was that a dog?” my husband asked. We had both seen it, a streak of black fur through the underbrush just behind our tent.
“If...
PCS Uncertainty + Moving Without a Home
You hear its rumble before you see its nose taking the corner. The trembling truck awkwardly pulls to the curb, and your heart instantaneously...
Friday Favorites – Jeannette’s Kid-Friendly Card Games
Welcome to our newest series. In "Friday Favorites," our team will share a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty...
The Anticipation of “See You Later”
"See you laters" are an integral part of this military lifestyle that we've chosen. I made peace with that long ago, when I said...
Are We There Yet? Deciding When Your Family Is Complete
This is part of a series of perspectives from our contributors on a subject that no one quite has the answer to: when is...
Boring is Good (If You Are a Military Family)
It was just a regular weekend.
We cleaned the house, ran to Target, took our four-year-old to ballet class, and went out for lunch. There...
Planning Travel During the Pandemic: Advice From a Top Travel Agent
The pandemic has drastically affected our lives. From the world economy to our mental health, the toll COVID-19 has taken is enormous. Suppose you...
Lillie + Pine: Making You Smile This Valentine’s Day!
I love receiving personal mail. Letters, postcards, packages...so long as it is not a dreaded bill, I get a thrill opening up something sent...
Thinking Beyond Local: Supporting Community in 2021
Over the past year, we've seen and heard many entreaties to support local businesses. Lately, I've become increasingly convinced that this commitment should include...