My name is Jackie and I am an Army wife. My husband has served for five years and has been fortunate enough (in my eyes, not so much his), to be assigned to non-deploying units. Everything changed the day he informed me that he had to deploy. I invite you to join us as I […] Read more…
Trees for Troops: Making Holidays Special for Military Families
Very little incites the holiday spirit more than the the aroma of a fresh Christmas tree in your home. Combined with the season’s myriad of sights, sounds, and tastes, the smell of this special centerpiece conjures nostalgic feelings of childhood, family and love. Just one whiff of a fresh evergreen transports me back to childhood. […] Read more…
Food & Love: 5 Reasons to Send a ShareCrate To A Military Family During A PCS
I have fond memories of watching my mom in her kitchen, happily cooking as music played. While breathing in delicious aromas, I patiently waited for the big question, “Do you want to lick the spoon?” If you grew up with a mom like mine, you know that love can be demonstrated through sharing food. On […] Read more…
4 Educational And Career Planning Tips For Life After The Military
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Martinsburg College. While there is debate about whether military benefits should be increased there is no doubt that the military provides a stability like no other. As long as our spouses are serving actively we know that for the most part we will either live on post […] Read more…
6 Travel Tips for A Successful PCS By Car
Moving can be one of the most stressful times in our lives. It requires lots of pre-planning. I have a travel bug by nature so every time we move, we make it into a trip opportunity. When it was just my husband and me, we had a blast. The last cross-country move we did we had our toddler with us and […] Read more…