A Few Ideas to Manage the Chaos (and Cost!) of Summer
By Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka, LCSW, MSG For many military families with school-aged children, summer equates to no school. Kids all around ...
Finding Meaning Beyond the Barracks
By Berlinda Castillo In a small military base town, nestled amidst rolling hills, lives Sarah, a military spouse and mother ...
What Do You Mean This is “Normal”?
By Lainey Crown The impact of military life can show up in some unique ways. You know that feeling when ...
The Snack Plate: The Ultimate Summer Snack Hack
Several years ago, I was wandering the aisles of the local Airman’s Attic when I saw an old, five-section, chip ...
Back to School *On a Budget*
As each child headed to college or tech school, I thought I was prepared. Mentally, I was ready, but emotionally, ...
Unleash Creativity and Beat Boredom: The Lego Escape Room Adventure
As summertime rolls in, military families are faced with the age-old dilemma: how to keep the kids entertained without breaking ...
The Power of Pause
By Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka Sitting in the quiet confines of a hotel bathroom, I whispered words of reassurance into the phone, ...
Cheri Mason: The Woman Who Refused To Be Invisible
Judge. Chairman. Air Force spouse. Navy veteran daughter. Changemaker. Cheryl Mason is all of these things (and more), but she ...
Rebuilding Together: A New Perspective on Reintegration
By Michelle Bowler - @TheWaitingWarriors - [email protected] We've been thinking about reintegration the wrong way. Things aren't "going back to ...
Learning to Say Yes: A Lesson for New Military Spouses
By Michelle Bowler - @TheWaitingWarriors - [email protected] As a brand new military spouse, I made a major mistake that I ...
Lightning Flashes and Thunder Roars
“Head to your cars or the school. NOW!” As the coach shouted, another rumble of thunder sent us all running ...
10 Tips for Surviving Summertime Reintegration
The mayhem of military moves, broken furniture, and missing bikes from the transit truck is upon us. The whole military ...
Summer Break on a Budget
Summer is here! School is out, and our time is our own! While we are thankful for a more relaxed ...
Budget Friendly Bonding: Exploring the Great Outdoors
Exploring the outdoors is one of my favorite ways to spend time with my family. The possibilities are truly endless. ...
Jackie Pope: A Heart of Compassion and a Lifetime of Service
In a world where kindness often feels like a scarce resource, Jackie Pope serves as a beautiful example of how ...
Myth Bust: 10 Things I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago About Military Transition
As my husband prepared to exit his 20-year career in active-duty service, I braced myself for the uncertainties and adjustments ...
The Chronic Deprioritization of Military Spouses: A Call to Reclaim Real Rest
In the chaotic whirlwind of military life, we military spouses often find ourselves adept at the art of deprioritization—putting our ...
Always Be Ready for a Party
I was sitting with a small group of friends gathered around a table at our neighborhood pool when my daughter ...
