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. …
Spring Break Fun: Military Family Edition
Topic: Family
How To Find Healthy, Affordable Food as a Military Family
As the spouse of an enlisted Marine raising five children in high-cost-of-living Southern California, I quickly learned that groceries were going to be a major part of our household budget. On our …
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 …
Teenage Dating: Confidence and Kindness
The 15-minute car ride home from middle school every afternoon is unpredictable. Are we going to drive in absolute silence after seven hours of overstimulation? Will I be on the receiving end …
What I Love About My Marine
Everyone loves a man in uniform, right? As the wife of a Marine, I know I certainly do! My husband spent 23 years in the Marine Corps, and I was either dating …
Ways To Entertain Kids Indoors During the Colder Months
After moving to Washington, we are trying to adopt the local mantra: “No bad weather, just bad clothing.” As a military family, we are determined to embrace the lifestyle wherever we are. …
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