After losing our second golden retriever, Hondo, to cancer two years ago, my family finds itself in a season of transitions. Military retirement is closer than ever, and high school graduation is …
Military Life
Ideas to Help You Find Your Home After Military Retirement
My husband and I play this game when we have a rare date night, which I am sure is common among many military couples. We imagine what life looks like after military …
Retirement 101 for Military Spouses
We know by now that a career in the military isn’t like other careers. A career in the military doesn’t just impact one member of the family from 9 to 5; it …
Money Matters: A Military Spouse’s Guide to Financial Literacy Month
As a military spouse, managing a household budget is not always easy. Every time we move, we spend our savings to cover expenses. When my husband is deployed, I must typically choose …
Spring Break Fun: Military Family Edition
Duty stations can be hit or miss, but whether you are planning a trip away or staying local for spring break, military families know how to make the most of every situation. …
Summer Is Coming, What’s the Plan?
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 …