Relationships

We spend a large portion of our time advocating for our military kids. Many of the challenges they face are...

When I was in 1st grade, my BESTFRIENDINTHEWHOLEWIDEWORLDOHMAHGOSH broke up with me on the bus on the way to school....

Even before that little bundle of joy enters the world, every woman has visions of what new motherhood is going...

There were a lot of things I expected as a military wife: Deployments, TDYs, moving often and being far from...

“I’m Bored.” These two seemingly innocuous words can strike fear into the hearts of even the most seasoned military spouse...

Let me tell you a story. A few months ago, the ambulance was called for a little boy in my...

I have more than a few heart wrenching scenes engraved within my memories spanning my short 28 years, but perhaps...

Originally published by Blue Star Families A knock at the door with dinner, a mowed lawn, a shoulder to lean...

The process of finding military spouse friends is often compared to speed dating. Due to the highly mobile nature of...

Jugs. Boobies. Ta-tas. Bosoms. Call them what you want, they all serve the same purpose. As a nursing mom, we...

My husband and I have been married for five years and he has been in the Army for three years....

Are you a big blended military family? We are with you and you are not alone, although it may feel...

As the date to our vow renewal quickly approaches, I look back over the 23 years of our relationship and...

Dear Mother Who Once Dreamed, When baby girl arrived, life changed forever, and in the best way! Yet, I’m seven...

It's the last day of school before summer, or it is about to be for many! Parents may groan a...

“In my defense…I forgot you were home.” I’m embarrassed to even admit this, but I actually spoke the above words...

Here at the edge of May, we can see June’s door beginning to open, inviting us to summer’s wide open...

One particularly stressful day was the catalyst for my outburst against a behavior, which normally, would only merit an eye...