Being far away from family during the holidays can be challenging. There may be some anxiety about the impending festivities, who to share them with and what to do. The good news …
Topic: Holidays
The Nontraditional Holiday, a Military Tradition
It’s beginning to look a lot like we aren’t going to make it home for the holidays — that’s the only tradition that’s stuck after eight years as a Marine spouse. For …
Guest Blog: Deployed During the Holidays
Blogger Biography: Christina is a proud war bride, military “dependent,” writer and volunteer. She met her husband while working two jobs to pay her student loans and stay afloat. He stuck with …
Guest Blog: Holiday Gift Giving on a Budget
Blogger Biography: Raquel is an Army wife and has been for almost 20 years after being in the military herself and starting life as an Army brat. It’s what she knows. She’s …
Guest Blog: 5 Ways to Say Thank You
Blogger Biography: Lisa is a Marine wife and mother of two. She has been through three deployments and four moves in her eight years as a military wife. She uses her passion …
Road to Retirement: Setting Expectations for Your Teens During the Holidays
“Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?” Every time I think of the holidays that song pops into my head. I love this time of year and everything that comes with it. Growing …