This past Spring, we had quite the experience selling our first home. Not only was the market a bit unpredictable with fluctuating interest rates, but we came down with a violent stomach …
Topic: Family
Avoiding Summer Boredom for Older Kids
As I write this, we are completing our first week of summer vacation. If you recall, in an earlier blog, I mentioned that our 13-year-old son asked for one week in the …
DOD Pumps Up Support for Breastfeeding
Every year, we celebrate National Breastfeeding Month in the month of August, and this health observance turns the spotlight on breastfeeding as the premier source of nutrition for babies. As a registered …
When Military Life Means Missing Family Events
Some people are lucky to live at a duty station close to the town where they grew up, with the support of family and friends nearby. However, for many military families, traveling …
Anticipating the TDY Routine
When we were stationed in Japan with two young kids, I learned to despise those little phases of separation. For some amount of time that usually fell between two and 30 days, …
Summer Dilemma: Enjoy Down Time or Pack the Schedule?
Summer officially arrives in just a few weeks, even though scorching weather across the country says it’s already taken hold. Families are wrapping up the school year, eager to be rid of …