Military Lifestyle

It formally began on a cold hard chair in an impersonal room, as so many of these lessons do. I’d had smaller assignments for this particular topic before, but this was where I began to take the advanced course. No,...

Here’s an unfortunate fact: If you once served our country and are now dealing with physical or mental health issues, you might be leaving money on the table when you apply for veterans disability benefits with the Department of...

Every time I move, like a lot of you, I find it challenging to make new friends. I like to keep in touch with the friends I’ve made, but I also know that I need to make a few...

You told me you were deploying today. I wasn't that surprised. It comes with the job. You were due. We were due. It was time. We’ve been so fortunate for the several years without one, though time away was...

When it comes to food, I have a couple weaknesses - baked goods, chocolate, coffee, and wine. I've always enjoyed the art of baking, but somewhere along the way I began to appreciate the baked goods being prepared (hence...

It’s that time of year again... Holiday parties are in full swing, trees glitter through frosted windows, and the eggnog pours freely. Festive movies dance across our television screens all month long; and if one were to pull away from...

Well, it looks like we're moving again. Like I knew we would. It looks like we'll be starting over again, like we always do (for a little while, at least).  It's a move we knew would be happening after our...

"You should write novels with military themes since you're a military spouse." I cringe every time I hear these words. Not the part about writing novels. No, I fret over the words, "you're a military wife." Am I, though? Really? My...

When I was a little girl, I used to call the American flag the "Pledge-a-llegiance." My grandfather and I would spend countless road trips seeing who could count the most flags. I don't remember exactly when I learned the...

Parents have completely ruined Easter Egg Hunts. Last year was the first and last time I will ever take my kid to an Easter Egg Hunt. She was 14 months old and had only been walking for just a few...

Are you at a loss as to what to give for Father's Day? Look no further. Military Moms Blog has some unique finds for you. Military Moms Blog is thrilled to bring you our 2019 Father's Day Gift Guide. Battle Brothers...

Writing to your trainee while in basic training can serve as a lifeline, connecting recruits to their support systems during a time of intense transformation. Each letter becomes a cherished thread of communication, weaving through the rigors of training...