Tips & Tricks

Here I am preparing for both of my sons to deploy on two different missions, just as my husband did. As a mom, my mind begins racing in 1000 different directions: all while feeling the intense emotion of wanting...

Welcome to our newest series. In "Friday Favorites," our team will share a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty products to recipes to books and anything in between. A few years ago, a friend invited...

It seems like I am paying more for groceries every week. With a family of 5, I try to keep to a budget. I recently decided to shop at Lidl to do just that. I have been happy with 99%...

For moms and dads in military families, teaching your children be even a shade more independent can be a game changer. Though potty training may feel like a massive undertaking, the freedom from diapers is just glorious. Fewer diapers to...

There she is- an overpacked lady speed walking through the airport with a jogging stroller,  a kid's backpack hooked onto the handle, the lady wearing an adult backpack, pulling a carry-on roller board with a car seat attached to...

Like everyone else when the COVID-19 pandemic began, I was overwhelmed with a deep need to do something to help. I heard heartbreaking stories of elderly men and women confined to isolation in their homes, nursing homes, and assisted...

Raise your hand if you felt personally victimized by 2020?  Insert all readers with hands raised.  Now that we all have our hands raised, each of us can admit we suffer from pandemic burnout. Whether you virtually school, work from home,...

For my birthday this year, I wanted to travel. We are currently stationed in Italy, and there are so many amazing places that can be visited over a long weekend. However, my husband was in the middle of a...

I just finished watching "The Social Dilemma," a documentary released a few months ago on Netflix about the intent behind social media platforms. The producers talked to a variety of people—many of whom invented and engineered those platforms—about the...

My name is Megan DeCrosta and I am the creator of CutTheFiscalFat.com through which we teach financial literacy to teens and young adults. I created Cut The Fiscal Fat because fundamental and essential information regarding money, credit, and finances...

Military spouses are pretty experienced at the art of starting over in a new place and trying to make new friends but what do you do when you find yourself in ‘Friendship No Man’s Land’? For the first five years...

Who doesn't want easy family meals for those busy summer schedules?  Whether you're driving to and fro from camps, having lazy days by the pool, or lounging around at home, having easy meals ready to go is a must! Barbecue...