We have decided to stop traveling for Christmas. And there’s nothing “Grinch” about it. We have plenty of holly jolly around the holidays, and we’ve decided to keep our holly jolly local. …
Military Life
Reflecting on a Resilient Year
Incoming unpopular opinion: I kind of miss full-blown COVID-19. Not because I particularly enjoyed swabbing my brain via my nostrils every time my throat had a tickle, and I certainly do not …
Starting New Holiday Traditions as a Military Family
During my first holiday season as a military spouse, we were stationed close enough to family to drive home and visit relatives. I enjoyed the familiar traditions of spending Christmas morning with …
Quick Ways to Make New Friends
One of the hardest things about moving to a new duty station is finding a new community. As a seasoned military spouse, this is by far the most difficult thing for me… …
A Year in the Life
I find myself in disbelief that another year has come and is almost gone. Next thing you know, it will be the holiday season and we will be making our New Year’s …
To the Military Spouse Struggling with Identity
Military life can sometimes feel all-encompassing. It makes numerous demands on military spouses, often without warning. Just when you’re starting to make friends and enjoy a new town — bam! — PCS …