In July of this year, my husband completed his last Marine Corps weigh-in. For anyone curious, he crushed it, as usual, but this Marine with a sweet tooth unknowingly scheduled his last …
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Rebuilding Routines After the Holidays: Small Steps for Military Spouses
The holidays are over, the decorations are packed and January’s quiet may feel heavy. For military spouses, it’s not just the post-holiday slump; it’s also the stress of solo parenting, tight budgets …
Is There a Forever Home?
My husband and I bought our first house together right around the time Pinterest hit the scene — back when people had to invite you. I’d spend my downtime (something I had …
Fall Decorating Tips for Military Housing
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 …
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 …
Leaving a Lifestyle, Not a Job
On a drive to a spouse event, with a back seat full of babysitters (my tween daughter and a couple of her friends), I overheard them playing an exhilarating round of “What’s …
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