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!
As kids get older, it’s important to let them take charge of a few things around the house. Even simple chores early on help kids learn responsibility and appreciate all they have. While our kids have been doing chores, like feeding the dog or making their bed, since they were toddlers, it was time to…
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…
8 Things Not To Buy At Disney World to Save You Money A trip to Disney World is often a once in a lifetime experience for many families. Thankfully there are discounts available to military families for accommodations and tickets. Another great way to save money at Disney is to plan ahead to reduce your…
Are you ready to cut your cable bill and save money? I have yet to meet a ridiculously wealthy military family, but I have met countless military families living on a budget. Whether you are working to reduce debt or just wanting to have more of your money for things you love to do, one…
Daily my kids would get started making their beds as asked, but soon into the process feel defeated. (This task is quite the challenge when you consider they are like a T-Rex with tiny arms that can’t reach across the bed.) Soon I would hear “Mom! I need help making my bed!” They wanted to feel the accomplishment of completing the task each morning, so I knew there had to be a better way.
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.
can you be a military spouse and have a horse? Yes! Being a military family with horses is not out of the question. You just have to know how to PCS with a horse to make it happen!
The struggle of the guest room has been a constant for us. While we love to have visitors, it just didn’t make sense to have a room dedicated to guests that was not in use everyday.
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…
One of the joys of military family life is trying to make a temporary house or apartment feel cozy. This can be more challenging when you are renting or living on base and are unable to do things like painting, updating appliances or drilingl things into a wall. Never fear! Here are 10 easy ways…
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…