There’s something — well, probably a lot of things — about the fall season that makes everyone giddy for cozy comfort at home, including those of us living in military housing. Although …
Fall Decorating Tips for Military Housing
Embracing Autumn at Every Duty Station
Growing up in the Northeast, autumn was a spectacle of colorful leaves, crisp air, apple pie and pumpkin patches. It was a season I loved but took for granted. Military life changed …
Now and Then: The Shift in Military Spouse Culture
Having teenagers is a great way to make sure we’re reminded daily that we are old. I often tell my kids what life was like before the internet, that phones used to …
The Unexpected Journey of Military Spouses
Can I just say if this life has taught me anything, it should have taught me to always expect the unexpected. So, when this deployment got extended (as they almost always do), …
It’s the Faces, Not the Places
Have you ever heard two people talking about one duty station in entirely different ways? One person says it was her least favorite assignment, while the other says it was her absolute …
Three Ways To Prepare for College Freshman Year
Our daughter’s high school graduation, thankfully, is in the family’s rearview mirror. For me, it was a celebration that I hoped to move through as gracefully as possible. I knew all the …
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