Love + Marriage

I love my husband. My kids love my husband, too. My favorite times are when we are all at home together talking over dinner, cuddled up watching a movie, or taking a long walk. I’d rather have him home...

As the nation mourns the loss of Senator John McCain, his life will be celebrated in multiple locations, criss-crossing the vast geographic and cultural boundaries of the country for which he so greatly suffered, so admirably served, and so...

In all the places we’ve lived, I’ve never really been one to join the neighborhood Facebook group. Then we moved overseas and lived off base in a community where I did not speak the language. It was pretty much a...

  The perfect deployment outfit is a must. But let's be clear, I'm not talking about that thoughtfully put together ensemble you'll wear to greet your spouse as he or she returns home. Oh no. I'm talking about the outfit you'll wear...

Let's face it, whether you own or rent, home maintenance can be overwhelming. This is especially true for military families who move every couple of years and do not know where to look for recommendations. One of our main...

As a military spouse and real estate agent, the last several months have been an absolute whirlwind. While most industries have been negatively impacted by COVID-19, real estate has continued to boom through the entire United States as interest rates...

We are so pleased to have Debra Whitson and her professional advice for you! For more info on her agency and services, please see the link in her bio. Thank you! As a mediator and collaborative divorce practitioner, I’ve unfortunately...

Marriage can be challenging, especially after having kids or while living the military lifestyle. While some couples are fortunate enough to have friends and family nearby to take the kids for the occasional date night, others are not so lucky....

Most people hear the word “retirement” and think of something that happens later in life. Generally, it is a time where one stops working and lives off of a company pension, retirement plan, or savings. It evokes images of...

I will never win the award for the world’s most decisive person. For me, the world has always been filled with endless choices. This can be good and bad. Twenty flavors of ice cream are good. Five choices for...

Today, I met your mother in law. She gushed on and on about her son (stationed where we just left), her grandson (still in your womb), and how amazing we military families are. In the same breath, she leaned...

In fairy tales love conquers all; but in reality, money issues may be more dangerous to a marriage than even the worst villain. In fact, money is one of the top reasons for divorce, causing almost 41 percent, according...