Sometimes I find it hard to believe that we are amid a global pandemic, primarily because it has been a year and now this seems like the “new normal.” Last February, I …
Siblings: A Military Brat’s Best Friends
Every April, military children around the globe are provided an exclusive occasion to recognize and honor their sacrifices due to the unique lifestyle they live. Boys and girls with moms and dads …
Self-Improvement Secret Weapon: The Five-Year Plan
Military spouses must frequently make personal sacrifices in support of their service members. But an outdated presumption persists that spousal support and personal pursuits are mutually exclusive concepts. So, what’s the secret …
You Might Be a Military Kid If…
It is the Month of the Military Child and there is so much to celebrate! I have two military kiddos to be thankful for and marvel at this month. How amazing it …
Why You Need a Library Card After You PCS
After a PCS move, a military family’s to-do list feels never-ending. Not only do you have to unpack those boxes and set up your entire house, but you also probably find yourself …
Prioritizing Your Relationship After a Deployment
Relationships take work — hard work. While every couple understands this, I would argue that no couple knows this better than one who has just completed a deployment. The servicemember was away …