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What I Learned When I Left My Service Member Home With the Kids

By Lizann Lightfoot Jun 14, 2024Parenting

For the past two decades, while my husband was serving in the Marine Corps infantry, I spent a lot of time taking care of our five children by myself. We were never …

Lizann’s husband and their children sitting on a bench

Summer Slowdown

By Kristi Stolzenberg Jun 4, 2024Military Life

The Summer Slowdown When the Marine Corps moved us from the fast-paced grind of the Washington, D.C., area back to the slow-paced coastal Carolina life, I felt my blood pressure drop at …

Ways I Make Weekends Feel Different as a SAHM

By Sydney Smith May 17, 2024Parenting

I have always stayed home with my children, and I really can’t imagine doing anything else. It’s been the greatest blessing, but — like any job — doesn’t come without challenges. One …

Honoring the Lives and Service of Those Who Served and Died

By Kristi Stolzenberg May 14, 2024Military Life

There is a quote that I’ve held on tight to in the last few years: “Be the things you love most about the people who are gone.” To me (and bear with …

Refocusing the “Just Three Years” Mindset

By Kristi Stolzenberg Apr 23, 2024Military Life

High school has been on my mind a lot lately, and it has absolutely nothing to do with the Super Bowl halftime shows of the past two years — though these performances …

Planning College Tours as a MilFam

By Dawn Smith Apr 9, 2024Parenting

Now that you’ve learned about funding your children’s college education with the VA loan, it’s time for the fun part: planning college campus tours! We’re on our second round of school visits …

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What I Learned When I Left My Service Member Home With the Kids

Summer Slowdown

Ways I Make Weekends Feel Different as a SAHM

Honoring the Lives and Service of Those Who Served and Died

Refocusing the “Just Three Years” Mindset

Planning College Tours as a MilFam

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What I Learned When I Left My Service Member Home With the Kids

Summer Slowdown

Ways I Make Weekends Feel Different as a SAHM

Honoring the Lives and Service of Those Who Served and Died

Refocusing the “Just Three Years” Mindset

Planning College Tours as a MilFam

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