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Thankful: The Army Edition

In keeping with the theme of thankfulness in November, I wanted to share what I’m grateful for in my life – but with a military twist. Sometimes it’s so easy to forget all the good things that come from a life when you or your spouse is in service, so...
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Celebrating the Holidays During a Deployment

If you are a Military family, most likely you and your spouse have been away from each other during the holiday season. The holidays can be a difficult time when your spouse is deployed. You may even feel like you don’t want to celebrate it or that it is pointless...
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When You’re Alone for the Holidays

Being away from family and friends during the holidays can be disheartening. Whether it’s too far to go home, too expensive, or your spouse doesn’t have time off. Last minute changes can happen at any time and throw all plans out the window. If you find yourself stuck at home,...
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Creative Ways to Countdown a Deployment

I don’t know about you but I love countdowns. When my husband is deployed I have my own personal countdowns. I countdown to when I think he might get home, even though I know it will change. I countdown to when a book I want to read is going to...
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Staying Connected During the Holidays

As the holidays approach many of our military families will be spending them apart, some for the first time. While deployments inherently have an enormous amount of challenges the holidays can be even more stressful. Here are six ways families can connect when separated during the holidays. Skype If your...
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No, Spouses Don’t Have the Hardest Job in the Military

There is a bumper sticker/saying/catch phrase you see all over the place that says, “Military Wife: Toughest Job in the Military.” Um. No. And I have a real issue with this. My husband has the toughest job in our home. Hands down. I don’t care if I had 6 kids...
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What to wear to Homecoming

The deployment is almost over. You may have a homecoming date. You may even have a time which will of course change several times I am sure. But what in the world are you suppose to wear? You might be feeling pressure to dress a certain way or spend a...
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Relocation Made Easier, Part 2: Moving Day Tips – Save Time, Energy and Your Sanity on Moving Day!

This is Part 2 in a four-part series covering nearly every aspect of a military PCS move. In case you missed it, you can read Part 1 here: What to Expect and Pre-Move Tips for Your Next PCS Following these tips will help you transition into your moving day with...
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Renting in the Military

Moving in the military holds it’s own problems and stresses. From the frequency to unpacking – never-mind trying to find somewhere to live once you get there. Moving to Ft. Bliss held a lot of challenges for us. We had never been here, and with 3 weeks notice we weren’t...
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Traveling alone with kids

Being a Military wife there are going to be times when you will have to travel alone. If you have kids, you will have to travel alone with kids. Although I don’t make this a habit, because of the Military I have had to travel several times with just me...
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