Two years ago my friend went to England and she brought me some of my very favorite things: chocolate, Jane...
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Read moreDetailsI thought I had hobbies -- until I met my husband. He takes hobbies to the next level. Whether it’s...
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Read moreDetailsShopping in any grocery store with children (young or old) can be a real pain. Add in going to the...
Read moreDetailsFrom the heart of a military child ~ A scared five year old sniffles in the dark as her father...
Read moreDetailsFrom militarytimes.com - "April, the month of the military child, is a time for all Americans to recognize military children’s...
Read moreDetailsBy: Amber Kracht-Smith My daughter, Taylor, was born in 1994 with a congenital malformation of the brain, rendering her permanently...
Read moreDetailsA military child moves an average of 9 times throughout their life as a military child. With each move comes...
Read moreDetailsThese days, it seems as though three things are certain: death, taxes, and braces. While a lucky few hit the...
Read moreDetailsUprooting from one duty station to another is stressful enough for any military spouse, but for those of us introverted...
Read moreDetailsTough. Adaptable. Resilient. Cultivated. Hardy. Well-rounded. These are all words that have been used to describe military kids. They’ve certainly...
Read moreDetailsThe term Military Brat is attributed to a child of a parent who serves in the United States Armed Forces....
Read moreDetails“Son, I know you want to serve your country like Dad does, but you may not be able to…I’m so...
Read moreDetailsIt was promotion time and my husband was less-than excited about a ceremony. He was content to show up at...
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