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How To Find Healthy, Affordable Food as a Military Family

Written By Lizann LightfootPosted on Mar 14, 2025CategoriesHealth & Wellness
As the spouse of an enlisted Marine raising five children in high-cost-of-living Southern California, I quickly learned that groceries were going to be a major part of our household budget. On our …
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Summer Is Coming, What’s the Plan?

Written By Kristi StolzenbergPosted on Mar 11, 2025CategoriesMilitary Life
My office is still illuminated by the warm glow of twinkling lights on my Christmas tree. It’s Februaryfreezing outside — and not just by coastal North Carolina standards. The fridge calendar is …
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A Positive Way To Approach Change

Written By Lizann LightfootPosted on Mar 6, 2025CategoriesMilitary Life
Are you someone who enjoys change? Or does the thought of changing your hairstyle or the layout of apps on your phone screen make you twitch with discomfort? Some people don’t mind …
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Transition and Retirement Resources You Need to Know

Written By Dawn SmithPosted on Feb 25, 2025CategoriesMilitary Life
As the possibility of retirement inches closer for our Army family, I’ve been looking for helpful transition resources. The good news is that there are many useful guides and articles on Military …
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Teenage Dating: Confidence and Kindness

Written By Kristi StolzenbergPosted on Feb 18, 2025CategoriesParenting
The 15-minute car ride home from middle school every afternoon is unpredictable. Are we going to drive in absolute silence after seven hours of overstimulation? Will I be on the receiving end …
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What I Love About My Marine

Written By Lizann LightfootPosted on Feb 12, 2025CategoriesRelationships
Everyone loves a man in uniform, right? As the wife of a Marine, I know I certainly do! My husband spent 23 years in the Marine Corps, and I was either dating …
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