Beyond the Brick: Connecting Through Play
When it comes to the Lego fan community, Beyond the Brick is the largest community of creators, AFOLs (Adults fan ...
Unwrapping Creativity: Holiday Upcycling Made Fun!
Ah, the holiday break—a time for family, festivities, and, let's face it, a touch of boredom that threatens to creep ...
Nurturing Mental Health in Entrepreneurship: A Guide for Military Spouses
Being a military spouse comes with its own set of challenges, from frequent relocations to managing the responsibilities that come ...
12 Tips for Navigating Social Media as Military Spouse Entrepreneur
As a military spouse entrepreneur, you possess a dynamic skill set that extends beyond business – adaptability, resilience, and determination. ...
Don’t Let $$$ Keep You From Pursuing Your Dreams
When asking military spouses what the biggest barrier is in their business, the number answer is funding; funding is holding military ...
The Many Questions That Come With Each PCS
It always starts with my husband coming home and saying, “Let’s go sit out on the deck for a few ...
Pack Rat Confession Time: It’s Time to Let Things Go
“Pack Rat” confession time. I have a hard time letting go of things. I keep things because they have memories ...
Quilting a Life of Learning New Skills
As I sit working on presents for friends and family, I reflect on my quilting journey. My love of sewing ...
Visiting Home for the Holidays: Expectations vs. Reality
As Christmas lights are hung and holiday music blasts from speakers in every store, there is a common theme to ...
What a Lizard Taught Me about Marital Communication
I grew up with dogs and lots of fish. When I was younger, I thought I wanted to be a ...
How the Movie Four Christmases Changed the Way We Do Holidays
Catherine Vandament, LMSW In 2008, actors Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn co-starred in the holiday rom-com Four Christmases as couple ...
The Secret to the Art of Hospitality
Catherine Vandament, LMSW As we gear up for another holiday season, you and I both know we have spent significant ...
Abby Ammons: Serving with Compassion and Connection
In a world filled with ambitious goals and driven leaders, there are a few extraordinary individuals who stand out for ...
‘Tis the Season For Identity Thieves
Christmas is coming, but now is the time to think about taxes. Taxes are due around April 15th. In recent ...
Celebrating Five Years of Kindness: Giving Tuesday Military Continues to Make an Impact
In the heart of the holiday season, as the world gears up for festivities, there's a movement that transcends the ...
Updating a Favorite Recipe This Year
By Jennifer Wake, Family Traditions, Special Needs Pumpkin. Apple. Pecan. Cherry. What is your favorite pie? When I was in ...
Thanksgiving Traditions During PCS
By Jennifer Wake, Family Traditions, PCS “Mom, where are we going to eat Thanksgiving Dinner?” Each of our three children ...
Operation Gratitude: A Movement of Gratitude and Support for Those Who Serve
In the wake of the devastating events of 9/11, the desire to stand alongside those fighting the war on terror ...
