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Thanksgiving Traditions During PCS

Thanksgiving Traditions During PCSThanksgiving Traditions During PCS

By Jennifer Wake, Family Traditions, PCS “Mom, where are we going to eat Thanksgiving Dinner?”  Each of our three children… Read More

Operation Gratitude: A Movement of Gratitude and Support for Those Who Serve

Operation Gratitude: A Movement of Gratitude and Support for Those Who ServeOperation 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… Read More

Keep the Holiday Magic Alive Through Challenging Times

Keep the Holiday Magic Alive Through Challenging TimesKeep the Holiday Magic Alive Through Challenging Times

By Maya Yegorova  The arrival of the holidays is synonymous with shopping for gifts in packed malls, taking part in… Read More

4 Fourth of July Mocktail Recipes for a Star-Spangled Good Time

4 Fourth of July Mocktail Recipes for a Star-Spangled Good Time4 Fourth of July Mocktail Recipes for a Star-Spangled Good Time

In the heat of the summer, having a refreshing drink in your hand can help set the mood and cool… Read More

Operation GivingTuesdayMilitary Continues with a Christmas Take Over

Operation GivingTuesdayMilitary Continues with a Christmas Take OverOperation GivingTuesdayMilitary Continues with a Christmas Take Over

The Inspire Up girls are at it again. This time, they brought a Christmas explosion to the Marines of Camp… Read More

When You Can’t Travel Home for the Holidays

When You Can’t Travel Home for the HolidaysWhen You Can’t Travel Home for the Holidays

One harsh truth I have learned about military life is that it isn’t always possible to go home for the… Read More

4 Holidays to Celebrate This Season Besides Christmas

4 Holidays to Celebrate This Season Besides Christmas4 Holidays to Celebrate This Season Besides Christmas

The holiday season is here, and, for most of us, that means we are preparing for Christmas, and shortly after,… Read More

New Year’s Resolutions That Will Leave You Happier

New Year’s Resolutions That Will Leave You HappierNew Year’s Resolutions That Will Leave You Happier

New Year's resolutions are a huge part of our culture, but how successful are they? When we look at the… Read More

It’s Time to Trade In “Mental” Holiday Traditions for Seasonal Peace

It’s Time to Trade In “Mental” Holiday Traditions for Seasonal PeaceIt’s Time to Trade In “Mental” Holiday Traditions for Seasonal Peace

It’s that time of year again. That time that is supposed to be filled with love, joy, peace & giving,… Read More

Celebrating the Holidays When You’re Geographically (and Emotionally) Far From Family

Celebrating the Holidays When You’re Geographically (and Emotionally) Far From FamilyCelebrating the Holidays When You’re Geographically (and Emotionally) Far From Family

As a military family, many times we do not have the opportunity to go home when the holidays roll around.… Read More