Now that I’ve become more familiar with GI Bill benefits for my daughter’s education, I’m thinking more about continuing my education. Like most other military spouses in the ranks, I’m a lifelong …
Refocusing the “Just Three Years” Mindset
High school has been on my mind a lot lately, and it has absolutely nothing to do with the Super Bowl halftime shows of the past two years — though these performances …
When One Door Closes
Y’all ever wondered why the stars aligned one way over another? I do now more than ever before. As military spouses, we have highs and lows, career-wise. I find myself in the …
Planning College Tours as a MilFam
Now that you’ve learned about funding your children’s college education with the VA loan, it’s time for the fun part: planning college campus tours! We’re on our second round of school visits …
Why My Children are Blessed to be Army Brats
Every year when I flip the calendar to April, I immediately see purple, and I feel a unique sense of ache in my heart that brings me simultaneous sadness and gratitude for …
Spring Cleaning Hits Different in the 20-Year House
I did the unthinkable last weekend: I pulled every item out of our linen closet. I kept only what had a purpose and place in this house — where we currently live …