Military kids have service member parents who are frequently away from home. Training, work-ups, and deployments that take mom or dad away from home are some of the common stressors on military kids. Having tools in place, like a deployment parent doll that looks mom or dad is a great way to help comfort a…
Winter is upon us and depending on where your military family is stationed, you may be craving something warm and hearty for dinner these days. ‘Tis the season for all things cozy such as hot cocoa, warm fires, and yummy soups! We’ve collected 14 cozy soup recipes that are sure to hit the spot and…
The newest Disney animated movie, Encanto, is a hit. The animation is so well done, the story-line resonates and the music plays on loop in your head. But my favorite parts of Encanto are all the relatable memes that could so easily be made for military spouse life. Milspouse memes from Disney’s new animated movie,…
As a wife and mom I’m always looking for ways to save. When I first heard about Reel, I was excited to check it out because I love simple and fun ways to save that help me reach my goal of being debt-free. Reel makes it easy for you to save towards what matters to…
22 One Year Old Gifts Under $30 is a guest post from Kaylee at Mama and More who also wrote our Paw Patrol toy series. She writes all about how you can tackle DIY projects and organization with a family of mess-makers. Check out her free course about how to love your home today–even if…
Learning how to save money is important for your military family Most military families are trying to stretch every dollar of their paycheck as far as it can go in today’s economy. It is important for your military family to learn how to save money by changing your daily habits. Living beyond one’s means can…
If you are looking for the updated 2023 Military Pay Dates, click here: When is the Next Military Pay Date in 2022? While active duty military pay dates are the 1st and the 15th of each month, when the 1st or 15th falls on a weekend, the pay date shifts slightly as you will see…
Did my BAH rate increase? The 2022 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates have been released! The first day the BAH rates are released the online BAH calculator tends to get overwhelmed and crashes. Inquiring minds all want to know, “Did my BAH rate increase in 2022?” Or maybe you are dreaming of your next…
Thanksgiving is a holiday that has really lost anticipation – especially for kids. We seemingly go directly from the costume and candy hype of halloween to decking the halls for Christmas, with only menu planning for Thanksgiving inconveniently in the middle. It is no wonder that kids don’t seem too excited for Thanksgiving! Luckily, there…
As a mom I often feel like there are very few photos of me with the kids. Most of the photos of our family live on my phone because I was the one behind the camera. There are plenty of selfies with the kiddos, but rarely do photos happen that include all of us. Thanks…
Are you starting your search for Valentine’s Day craft for kids? Look no further than this easy frog pop up box Valentine kids craft! Valentine’s Day is overflowing with love. This little box can’t contain all the love inside as opening the lid causes the cute little frog to pop out.
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and stores are brimming with big heart boxes full of assorted chocolates. But the favorite Valentine’s Day treat at our home isn’t chocolate. It’s not even something you chew. The fan favorite Valentine’s treat for our kids is our Sweetheart Shirley Temple Float. With just a few ingredients you…
The Best Cheap Paw Patrol Toys and Gifts Under $25 is a guest post series from Kaylee at Mama and More. She writes all about how you can tackle DIY projects and organization with a family of mess-makers. Check out her free course about how to love your home today–even if you’re drowning in Paw…
Well, I think we can agree that 2020 was a mess for the most part, and we are looking forward to an upswing in 2021. I am not so much a resolution kind of girl, but there are some things I would like to do better in life that I started working on in the…
What do you actually need on your registry for a new baby? The pressure to have a complete, Pinterest worthy nursery is insane. The truth is my daughter is 2 months old and hasn’t even been in her nursery yet. Partly because it’s a room that shared with her brothers’ playroom (third child problems!) and…
Kids love to participate in all the festivities of New Year’s parties. The only problem is that New Year’s Eve celebrations typically happen at midnight as we countdown to the new year. Thankfully there is a perfect solution: a Noon Year’s Eve celebration!
The 2021 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates have been released! The first day the BAH rates are released the online BAH calculator tends to get overwhelmed and crashes. Inquiring minds all want to know, “Did my BAH rate increase in 2021?” Or maybe you are dreaming of your next duty station for an upcoming…
If you are looking for the updated information for 2023, just click here: When is the Next Military Pay Date? While active duty military pay dates are the 1st and the 15th of each month, when the 1st or 15th falls on a weekend, the pay date shifts slightly as you will see in 2021…
I never knew how much of my adult life would be spent on trying to think about what to eat or what to feed my family. Have you ever gotten to the evening and thought to your self, “Why do they want dinner every single night?” I definitely have and it is exhausting. The cycle…
Have you ever turned on HGTV and been sucked in? Like you start watching the fixer upper home renovation show featuring a rundown home that is being remodeled and suddenly it is three hours later. There is something magical about a makeover.