As the holiday season approaches, many of us eagerly anticipate the joyous festivities that come with Christmas. However, amidst the merriment and excitement, it’s easy for our wallets to feel the strain. Get ready to sleigh the holiday season this year without emptying your pockets! Christmas is around the corner, and we’ve got 20 super…
Pensacola, Florida, known for its white sandy beaches and coastal charm, transforms into a festive paradise during the holiday season. Whether you are stationed at NAS Pensacola, NAS Whiting Field, or your family is just visiting the Pensacola area, you are likely looking to make the most of the Christmas events in Pensacola. Good news!…
Gratitude is an essential value children need to learn at a young age, but how exactly do you teach it? Teaching gratitude does not have to be hard at all! Here are 16 super fun activities that will be fun and will your child see how they can be thankful for everything in their life!…
It may still feel like summer, but Halloween will be here before you know it. That means it’s time to start thinking about spooky snacks! Halloween S’mores Packs are the perfect way to send a spooky version of a classic fall treat home with kids.
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…
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…
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!
After Halloween we are often quick to jump into all things Christmas. Before you leap completely into Christmas crafts, here are a few fun Thanksgiving activities to do with your younger kids to get them in the Turkey Day spirit!
Father’s Day is rapidly approaching and if you have a Dad (or spouse) who will be deploying after Father’s Day, it is the perfect time to get him something he will love and use while away from home. Or perhaps the Dad in your life is already deployed and you are searching for the perfect…
Life comes in seasons. Some years are wonderful with few worries and plenty of everything. Others are leaner, more troublesome, and just plain sad. In the good years, the holidays are a lot of fun, but during the sad times, we may not enjoy Christmas all that much. Sometimes Christmas sucks …and that’s ok.
Does your child attend school in the U.S. while the rest of the family is stationed overseas? If so, make sure to utilize the annual Dependent Student Travel program!
The Holiday Stress is Real Most people look forward to the holidays with great expectations for family, friends and time to enjoy the seasons. The holidays often mean great food, much needed time off from work and the opportunity to reconnect with loved ones. While the holidays can be a joyous time, for many, they…
What is Trees for Troops? Trees for Troops, a program of the Christmas Spirit Foundation, provides free, farm-grown Christmas Trees to United States armed forces members in all branches of the military and their families, through donations, sponsorships, grants and the work of many volunteers. Last holiday season, 16,599 trees were delivered to more 70 military…
Celebrating Memorial day is more than just BBQs and time with family and friends. Here are six great ways to honor fallen warriors on this holiday.
It has officially been thirteen years since our wedding day. Life has brought so many changes over the years, but one thing remains the same. Each year on our anniversary, I put on my wedding dress.
The start of a new year is rapidly approaching which means everyone is a buzz with talk of resolutions. You may already be thinking about what resolution you are making or questioning what resolution you’ll make and break. Or maybe you are solidly firm on why you don’t make New Years resolutions. Unfortunately I typically…
Finding the Christmas Spirit through Warm Winter Activities Imagine a Christmas where the sun-kissed sands replace the snowy landscapes, and the salty breeze carries the scent of the sea instead of pine. Celebrating Christmas at the beach is a tropical twist to the traditional holiday festivities where the beach transforms into a winter wonderland of…