Military life is tough, but, as the song says, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” What is the secret to maintaining a strong military family connection? Communication. Communicating face-to-face is hard enough, such as discussing a move to a new duty station, or the moment your spouse tells you that he/she has […] Read more…
Thank A Vet This Veteran’s Day with DAV
You’ve given something I never have. You know the true meaning of bravery, selflessness, sacrifice and struggle. You are the select men and women of this country who have put your lives on the line so that we can continue to live the American Dream. To you, our veterans, I thank you. For the rest […] Read more…
Day 1 #MilitaryVisitWilmingtonNC: Aquariums, Oceans, Condos Oh My
Did you know that Kure Beach, N.C., (Wilmington) is less than two hours away from North Carolina¹s two largest military bases: Fort Bragg and Camp Lejune? Military history and influence in Kure Beach is tangible everywhere you turn from Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area to the North Carolina […] Read more…
Milspouses Travel: Day One-The Homewood Suites Blue Lagoon Miami, Florida
Sometime ago military spouse and blogger Angela from Mommy PR and myself were invited to take a Fathom Cruise to the Dominican Republic which is a new form of cruising and creating a social impact as well. I’ll share more about that in a separate post but our trip begin first at the Homewood Suites […] Read more…
Why Your Military Family Needs A Mobile Hotspot
We military families are always on the go. We relocate, we work, we shuttle kids around, and we travel. Our constant motion amplifies when our spouse is deployed and we have to take care of everything on our own. Is there a way, through all this rushing around, to stay connected? Why I Need […] Read more…
Victories For Veterans: My Dad’s Story
The year was 1971. Richard Nixon was in the White House. In homes, televisions portrayed the tragically graphic scenes of the Vietnam War, which had been raging on for 16 years beginning with American military advisors and continuing with combat troops. Many Americans were protesting as young men were drafted or doing their best to […] Read more…