As we approach another Valentine’s Day, I thought it would be fun to share some date night ideas on a budget. During COVID-19, my husband and I became pretty good at finding …
Date Nights on a Budget
Finding My Bravery as a Military Spouse
When you take your vows as a military spouse, they should add “and anywhere in the world” after the “for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer” part. Moves are an integral …
17 PCS Tips From 17 Years of Moving
Before washing a flight suit, it’s important to check all the pockets for pens, papers, covers, CACs and ear plugs. Your service member’s Social Security number is your lifeline — memorize it. …
Explaining Deployment to Young Kids
Deployment is what I might call the second “D word” unique to military families, and unfortunately, a word we must at some point speak to our children. If you are like me, …
No One Knows It All
In July of this year, my husband completed his last Marine Corps weigh-in. For anyone curious, he crushed it, as usual, but this Marine with a sweet tooth unknowingly scheduled his last …
Rebuilding Routines After the Holidays: Small Steps for Military Spouses
The holidays are over, the decorations are packed and January’s quiet may feel heavy. For military spouses, it’s not just the post-holiday slump; it’s also the stress of solo parenting, tight budgets …
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