I’ll never forget the morning we woke up at 5 a.m. to our two-year-old son in my husband’s closet, holding a canister of nicotine pouches in his hands and crying that he …
The Impact of Substance Abuse on Military Families
Topic: Family
Making Memorable Memories
Summer, oh summer! Summer is when the days get longer, the water gets warmer and the sunshine gets brighter. The favorite time of the year for my family and me is summer. …
Creative Ways To Entertain Kids Indoors
I am all for being outside with our children. Most of our best family memories have taken place outdoors. Our son was born at Fort Hood, and while the summers were brutally …
Unique Ways To Celebrate Military Anniversaries
Being married to a service member means you won’t always be able to celebrate your wedding anniversary the way you would like to. Sometimes, your spouse may be training at another duty …
MilFam Tips for Buying a Home
Many looked at us like we had three heads when we told them we were buying a house. In this market? Why don’t you wait until things cool off? The housing market …
Learning To Live in Temporary
This year, my family has had a real taste of civilian life due to my husband’s assignment. Realizing how temporary our lives are is hard. As I’m getting older the desire to …
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