This past Spring, we had quite the experience selling our first home. Not only was the market a bit unpredictable with fluctuating interest rates, but we came down with a violent stomach …
Avoiding Summer Boredom for Older Kids
As I write this, we are completing our first week of summer vacation. If you recall, in an earlier blog, I mentioned that our 13-year-old son asked for one week in the …
DOD Pumps Up Support for Breastfeeding
Every year, we celebrate National Breastfeeding Month in the month of August, and this health observance turns the spotlight on breastfeeding as the premier source of nutrition for babies. As a registered …
Preparing for High School Senior Year
As I write this, thousands of kids nationwide are graduating, including tiny kindergarteners headed to elementary school, anxious middle schoolers worrying about walking high school halls, and seniors bursting with excitement to …
When Military Life Means Missing Family Events
Some people are lucky to live at a duty station close to the town where they grew up, with the support of family and friends nearby. However, for many military families, traveling …
Making Peace With a PCS You Didn’t Choose
About one year ago, shortly after living close to family on the East Coast, we experienced the classic Army cliche. My husband began the Q course here at Fort Liberty, and just …