The new year offers different opportunities and fresh beginnings. But how should resolution planning go for military folks? We have to be strategic, flexible and realistic with our goals because we often …
Military Life
Choosing Immediate Family During the Holidays
Deciding where to spend the holidays seems to be a popular struggle in the military community. And I’m here to tell you it is okay not to go visit family. I hope …
Why I am Thankful for Long Distance
LDR. Possibly one of the most dreaded acronyms we’ll ever use. My husband and I were together for four years before we kissed our LDR (long distance relationship) goodbye and actually got …
Not Your Grandma’s #MilLife
My grandma was my person. She got me. She saw me. She was always — no questions asked — in my corner. I spent nearly every day at her house under her …
Learning to Cook for One, Two or 22
Gone are the bachelorette days of a glass of wine and some crackers for dinner, but as a married woman in her twenties, the kitchen and I are still getting to know …
The Impact of a Shipyard Sea Tour
During tours, sailors normally spend a significant amount of time at sea. However, for some sailors that isn’t the case. My husband is attached to a submarine in a shipyard. He will …