"I don't know how you do it." "What's it like being a military wife?" "I could never handle being a military wife." Those are just a few of the comments or questions that I get often. It's true, this life isn't an easy one. We spend more time in limbo than actually knowing what's going on. We pick up our lives and our children and move every 3 or so years. Along with the ... Read More
10 Awesome Father’s Day Gifts For The Veteran In Your Life
Shopping for Father's Day can be dreadful for most of us. My husband never asks for anything and when he does want something then he goes out and buys it. I actually end up having to tell him not to buy whatever I have thought up so the surprise ends up ruined. I think most veteran men are like that though. They have a take charge attitude and it spills over in to every part of ... Read More
Month of the Military Child – Celebrating Their Sacrifices & Achievements
April is the month of the military child. It’s the month that we dedicate to recognizing the sacrifices that these amazing kids make each day. So often we fail to realize that military children are serving right along with their parent. When the house is packed and we are sent off to another duty station, our kids are forced to start over again. This isn't just once or twice in ... Read More
What Is a Resilient Military Spouse, Anyway?
I met Jen McDonald through a blogger group and it has been a great friendship ever since. I reviewed her book "You Are Not Alone" and I believe it's a book that every military spouse should have handy. Jen has become a wonderful friend and mentor to me. She's been around the military spouse world long enough to have some wonderful advice and encouragement for those of us less ... Read More
Open Letter to All Americans on This Inauguration Day
My Fellow Americans, It’s Inauguration Day. It’s the day we as a country welcome our 45th President. We as a country should be welcoming President Trump with open and hopeful arms but for some reason we aren’t. I am seeing CHILDREN cursing the President on TV. I am seeing hate spewed towards the man who will spend the next four years running our country. I am seeing members ... Read More
