As a parent, I recall the utter horror of a child’s toy unexpectedly playing in the middle of the night. I’d walk into my son’s room, who would be sound asleep, and I would quickly turn off the toy — anything to make it stop. Creeped out, I’d crawl back into bed and somehow manage […] Read more…
The Evolution of the Milspouse In GIFS
Once upon a time, there was a woman who fell madly in love with a man. He was active duty military and whisked her away on an adventure that looked a little something like this: You’re in love! You will do anything for this man and follow him to the ends of the earth! He […] Read more…
AW101 Giveaway: Deployment Book for Children
Military families live a unique lifestyle that involves both incredible opportunities as well as numerous sacrifices. When it comes to deployment, we often think of the service member, but forget how those left to hold down the home front, especially the children, are affected. As I type these words, my husband is deployed to Afghanistan […] Read more…
Inspiring Transformation: How This Milspouse Dropped 90 Lbs
Sometimes the most formative transformations in life begin from something simply ordinary. For Army wife Mareike Lott, it all started with a photograph…a photograph that I snapped. But let’s start at the beginning. Mareike was my next-door neighbor and best friend while stationed in Germany. She and I quickly bonded over our taste in music, […] Read more…
A Mountain Escape For Your Military Family
When was the last time your family enjoyed some fresh air, sunshine, scenic landscapes and wildlife? Isn’t it time you take a break to make memories and connect? Why not surround yourself with the nature and adventure of a state park? While my husband was recently deployed to Afghanistan, Cacapon Resort State Park in nearby […] Read more…
Army Wife Travels: Holiday Tour of the White House
This holiday season my military children and I were offered the special opportunity to tour the White House. If ever there is a time to visit this historic estate, it is while adorned in holiday splendor. We live in Fort Meade, Maryland and have the fortunate ability to be in downtown Washington DC within an […] Read more…