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Tips for Military Facing School Milestones and Moves

By Lizann Lightfoot Aug 12, 2025Parenting

As a mom of five military kids, I’ve led my crew through countless first days of school, new classrooms, and bittersweet milestones across nearly two decades of my husband’s Marine Corps career. …

Leaving a Lifestyle, Not a Job

By Kristi Stolzenberg Aug 5, 2025Military Life

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 …

A Season for Saying “No”

By Kristi Stolzenberg Jul 31, 2025Military Life

It’s easy to arrive at a new duty station and feel so overwhelmed by your suddenly empty calendar full of free time. Suddenly, you’re without friends, connections or community — the pillars …

Sydney’s children running in a tulip field

Back-To-School Bites: Healthy Eating on a Budget for Busy Families

By Guest Blogger Jul 22, 2025Health & Wellness

As a dietitian, one of the main complaints I hear from patients is how expensive eating healthy can be or how little time they have to prepare nutritious meals. For others, eating …

What I’ll Take With Me After Military Retirement

By Kristi Stolzenberg Jul 10, 2025Military Life

Early in our marriage, I recall folding laundry and wondering why my husband had so many green boot socks. Not an excessive amount — just no two pairs the same. Who decided …

Kristi’s family outside posing in front of a bridge

Summer Plans When You Don’t Feel Like Planning Leave

By Lizann Lightfoot Jun 30, 2025Military Life

Military life often does not cooperate with your vacation plans. Sure, we would love to go on a cruise or visit that resort location. We can’t do it now because of a …

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Tips for Military Facing School Milestones and Moves

Leaving a Lifestyle, Not a Job

A Season for Saying “No”

Back-To-School Bites: Healthy Eating on a Budget for Busy Families

What I’ll Take With Me After Military Retirement

Summer Plans When You Don’t Feel Like Planning Leave

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Tips for Military Facing School Milestones and Moves

Leaving a Lifestyle, Not a Job

A Season for Saying “No”

Back-To-School Bites: Healthy Eating on a Budget for Busy Families

What I’ll Take With Me After Military Retirement

Summer Plans When You Don’t Feel Like Planning Leave

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