This is a sponsored post for Sears and Heroes At Home. How important is washing clothes in a military household? Well let’s see, you have: Sweaty PT everyday Rolling in the dirt during Field training The daily rigors of military work The sand smell from being deployed So as you can see washing clothes in […] Read more…
15 Ways To Support An Expecting Military Spouse
Being a milspouse can be challenging, and being a pregnant one is even more complicated. The expecting milspouse is often far from home, away from family and trusted friends. She has to be more self-sufficient, learn who she can trust to babysit her children, and figure out who she can call at 4 a.m. when her water […] Read more…
AAFES AKA The PX Releases 2016 Holiday Toybook With “Military Brat Approved Toys”
Via AAFES: The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will help military kids hone in on the perfect holiday gift idea when its 2016 Toyland toy book is released Oct. 21 in the continental United States and Nov. 4 elsewhere. Stocked with the hottest fall toys for boys and girls of all ages, the Toyland […] Read more…
Military WhiteWalls & Pinterest Worthy: How I Gave My Livingroom A Fall Makeover On The Cheap
I’m by no means a creative, crafty person, Pinteresty or even White Walls worthy (A decor group ran by military spouses). Something as simple as painting a wall is a challenge for me. All that aside I was tired of my house looking plain and having no personality. And with the Fall here I wanted […] Read more…
The New Military Spouse’s Starter Kit Part 1: 7 Things You Need To Know About BCT aka Bootcamp
Coming into the military life can be a challenge. Everyone’s situation is different and so the adjustment can be a shock for some. There are spouses who are marrying a current service member, and then there are those who will make the leap together as their partner heads off to basic training thus transforming their […] Read more…
7 Ways to Support Your Military Child’s Early Learning
“I don’t want to go to school today,” said my first grader as he collected his backpack. Was this my child? You see, school was kind of my thing. Teacher’s pet? Definitely. Nerd? Perhaps. Whether or not you loved or hated school, you want what’s best for your child. I couldn’t help but wonder if […] Read more…