We have all been there. It is after normal office hours and your child is not well. The fever that has been coming and going all day just won’t break, and he is complaining of a sore throat and...
Most of you have probably heard Reveille, Retreat, and Taps played at your military installation – but what do they mean, and what can we learn from them?
When I was a freshly minted military spouse – nearly 11 years...
Since our arrival in Japan, the base installation has offered an Emergency Preparedness class almost every month focusing on NEO (noncombatant evacuation operations). I put off taking this class for over half a year, thinking this would never affect...
#10 No Matter How Commonplace Moving Becomes, There Is Always The Dreaded Week Of Lasts
"I cried this morning as I took my pictures off the wall waiting for our packers to arrive. Our family has grown so much in...
Happy 4th of July! Today America celebrates its independence from the British Empire, as the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. Today is also the day we eat embarrassingly large amounts of grilled meats; we spend...
I am so over hearing “that’s so nice for you that your husband doesn’t deploy.”
Yes, it is very nice that he does not deploy; however, that does not mean he doesn’t detach or spend countless weekends away on cross...
If you or your family need anything at all, we will be there.
If you are married or related to the military, you have heard this line more than a few times. Over the years, I have often felt that this...
When you are juggling deployments, moves, and job changes, finding time to take a family vacation can be challenging. But research suggests that spending time and money on experiences with your family is well worth the investment. Our four...
In early May I had the opportunity to attend a conference called Homefront Rising, in Washington D.C.
Homefront Rising is a one-day non-partisan leadership boot camp for military spouses. It focuses on running for office, advocacy and teaching military spouses to...
We are weeks away from our cross country Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and the "going away" coffees, lunches, potlucks, and parties are in full swing. We're slowly making our way around to the various groups of people that...
If you are reading along with our Military Moms Blog Book Club, you know that our monthly selections are a variety. Our selections range between fiction and nonfiction, and our genres are limitless. I enjoy when a book is...
I caught a glimpse of you from the corner of my eye. You were smiling from ear to ear. He had an even bigger smile as you flirted openly with one another in the deli section of the Commissary....
Military Lifestyle
Embracing a Memorable Family Life in Italy
Vicenza, Italy has long been considered one of the Army’s most coveted duty stations. As soon as I realized I would be married to...
