Military Family

Introduction: Memorial Day, often regarded as the unofficial start of summer, holds a far deeper significance than just a three-day weekend of barbecues and beach trips. It is a sacred day to remember and honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice to safeguard our cherished…

10 things that prove you are the world’s most underrated significant other. — How does the United States have the best military in the world? Sure, there’s the training, supplies, weapons, intel, surveillance… But the best thing the military has going for it — — the dedication and perseverance of military spouses! Can I get a HOOAH?!

This was orginially posted on MilMomAdventures. Check out more adventures here! The first step in the road trip is planning. Where to stop, where to stay, what to explore. Websites to use for planning Roadtrippers: This site has a whole host of places to see across the nation. From Yosemite to Mount Rushmore, this site…

Guest Blog for TeachBetter This blog was originally posted on April 15th at TeachBetter.com. TL;DR: April is Month of the Military Child. This month is dedicated to recognizing military children, their sacrifices and unique challenges. April is Month of the Military Child, a time to honor and recognize their sacrifices and…

If you have recently tied the knot or are planning a wedding — congratulations! Everything feels new from name changes to learning the art of compromise and teamwork in most decision making. If you are also embarking on the journey of purchasing a home, you will need to pull in…

“Perfect wives, perfect children.” That’s what I wrote in “Diary of a Failed Friendship” describing military life. Or at least how it is supposed to be. Although I didn’t realize it when I wrote that, an astronaut’s wife said the same thing. “Nasa wanted perfect wives, perfect children, perfect homes…

HOW IT STARTED — How did we meet? A Facebook group. The children of military fathers. The lifestyle we shared: … Frequent moves. … Leaving friends. … Leaving homes. … Conformity. … Perfect wives, perfect children. … No room for deviation. … It was security, ……. or suffocating, ……. depending on your temperament. Because…

Preparing for college comes with a long to-do list, number one being able to afford such an education. Military children are a unique set of people, nomads for most or all of their lives, and going to college or university may be the first place that they choose to live…

Military families have the challenge of making their house a home, for the time period they live there. The military determines if it is one year or longer. How do we make the blank walls feel more like a home? Finding rental-home friendly décor can be as simple as making…