Life

I Am Military

While a few of us were catching up at a class reunion, the question arose of whether or not any… Read More

Running to Remember: Keeping Stories of the Fallen Alive One Mile at a Time

Lisa Hallett always knew the value of a good run; it’s how she burned off the stress of Army life.… Read More

The Pros and Cons of Base Lodging, Hotels, B&Bs, AirBnBs and More

Whether it's a much-needed vacation or a PCS, where your family spends the night can make or break travel plans.… Read More

“Dear PCS…” An Honest Letter From A Tough Military Spouse

Graciously shared from Goingplacidly.com Dear PCS, Yesterday, you showed up on our doorstep. I turned to my husband and said,… Read More

The Duty, Honor and Privilege of Being a Military Spouse

As a spouse, we do not take the oath of office. Although I know it may not be popular or… Read More

I Don’t Want to be a “Seasoned” Military Spouse

We need a new word in our vocabulary. If you’ve been lucky enough to be married to the military for… Read More

Daycare Raises My Kids…and I’m Not Ashamed

By: Bari D. Wald, Military spouse and Air Force Reservist Yes, you read the title right. Daycare raises my kids… Read More

5 Things Your Mama Didn’t Tell You About Your New Duty Station

“Honey, I got my orders. We’re going to…..” Aren’t those our favorite words? Need an extra cup of coffee to get through… Read More

10 Things We’re Doing In Our LAST Year Active Duty to Go Out With a Bang

So it’s our LAST year active duty! Let’s go out with a BANG! But first let me start by saying… Read More

The 7 Moving Blunders That Can Cost You Money as a Military Family

Moving is a huge part of military families’ lives. Next to deployments, one might say it is one of the… Read More