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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Topic: Family
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 …
Staying Connected Through the Distance
It goes without saying that staying connected to your spouse during separations takes effort on both parts. If you’re like me, and your love language is “quality time,” then you are in …
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 …
Soaking up Sun Between PCS Orders
When the sun is out here in Washington State, we find ourselves outside most of the day every day. Since moving here from the South, we have learned how to embrace good …
Embracing Autumn at Every Duty Station
Growing up in the Northeast, autumn was a spectacle of colorful leaves, crisp air, apple pie and pumpkin patches. It was a season I loved but took for granted. Military life changed …
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