Tag: summer
National Sunscreen Day: May 27, 2026
Where was this day when I was lathering Crisco all over and sunbathing on the roof of our family home? Who would have thought...
Operation Purple Camp: Where Military Kids Can Just Be Kids!
Figuring out how their kids will spend the summer is an issue every parent faces; military moms and dads are no different. While summer...
A Week in Cape Cod
Last summer, we decided that, for our summer vacation, we would spend a week in Cape Cod. We love to travel to places near...
Grilled Chicken Marinade
This grilled chicken marinade tenderizes AND flavors your chicken so all you have to do is marinate and grill! An effective marinade contains an...
Summer Bucket List- It’s For Your Mental Health
Long summer days are almost upon us, and if you’re like me, you are feeling a mixture of excitement to have more time with...
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...
Grape Salad
This grape salad is easy to make, does not require a lot of ingredients, and can be served year-round! It’s great for a party...
Summer Staycation? Yes, PLEASE!
Last summer, we moved for the seventh time. We arrived at our new base right around the 4th of July, which meant we had...
Enjoying Summer with a Little Learning on the Side
The anticipation of summer and the end of the school year is near! The scents of sunscreen and bug spray are in the air...
Perfect Beach Reads for Summer 2023
Summer has arrived. From road trips and cross-country flights, to beach days and water play, it’s the time of year I can typically find...
3 Things I Resigned from This Summer
I love summer. I'm a big fan of having loosely-structured days and going to the pool and enjoying popsicles on the porch. Yes, there...
Community Gardening
The seeds and starter plants have been bought...we found all our tools...and enough rain has finally fallen from the sky. We are ready for...