Travel & Holidays

I love a good advent calendar. I always have. When I was little, my mom would buy one for my brothers and me to share. I would calculate the order we needed to go in so that I could open...

If you are fortunate enough to be stationed in Europe, then the most festive time of the year is rapidly approaching - Christmas Market season! It's no secret that the winters in Europe can be dark, dreary and damp,...

A little over a year ago we jumped on the RV camping bandwagon --  thanks, in part, to a bonus my husband took to extend his military service contract. Our modest, 32-foot Outback Ultralight Toy Hauler Bunkhouse has been...

Summer is the best. It is a scientifically proven fact.  No homework. No scheduled activities. No waking up for school.  During the summer, my girls and I make the long drive home to hang out with my family in St. Louis....

While there aren’t many Muslims in the U.S. Military, there are some of us, and we proudly serve our country just like the rest of servicemen and women, spouses and children. American Muslims, like other faith bearing members of...

Ah, summer. No more mornings spent rushing to the bus. No more projects, organized sports, or uniforms. No agenda – just easy-breezy days, filled with Popsicles, laughter, and general nonchalant recreation. Until suddenly, after a few blissful weeks of laissez-faire attitudes and lax...

“We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender…” -Winston Churchill. My husband is a U.S....

One of the best things about an overseas assignment is being able to travel and explore new places. My husband has been fortunate to have three overseas assignments: Italy, South Korea and now England. Each time my husband...

My family and I just got back from a wonderful Spring Break vacation at Legoland Florida. Let me tell you something about Legoland, "Everything is Awesome!" All four of us truly enjoyed ourselves. This park is filled with fun for...

I just booked the last trip I will take with my current passport. While I am not normally a sentimental person, I am oddly attached to this little book. In the 10 years I've had this passport, we spent...

We live far away from family. Like really far. If we want to visit family and friends, we must fly around the world (literally), which is at least a 24-hour journey filled with many meltdowns and many tired moments....

It's the most magical place on earth, and it's also the most magical finish line you'll ever cross. To keep the magic alive through all the miles, here are some things you need to know so you can runDisney...