When we learned that our first duty station would be Wiesbaden, Germany, my husband and I were elated. I soon realized that I would be raising our 2-year-old and a 5-month-old sons without my hometown support network of family and friends. I had grown accustomed to my little village and wondered how I would fare […] Read more…
2016 Military Holiday Gift Guide
It’s almost that time of year. Christmas is almost here! And while Thanksgiving just passed, you’’ll have to start your shopping fast You’re already going to spend money and thats a fact, so why not buy gifts from Milspouse, Vets and brands who give back. It’s the 2016 Army Wife 101 Holiday Military Gift Guide […] 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…
Kenmore Patriotic Laundry Pair Review and Heroes At Home For The Holidays
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…
5 Slow Cooker Thanksgiving Recipes for Your Military Family
Military families aren’t always able to leave base and travel home for Thanksgiving. Instead, we find ourselves at a unit potluck, we partner with other military families, we host single soldiers, we dine at the DFAC, or end up doing something small and quiet at home. My secret weapon to feeding a crowd, simplifying cooking, […] Read more…
Holiday Travel Tips for Military Families
Although the holiday season inspires festive feelings, holiday travel can quickly drain the merriest of us. From crowded airports, to interstates resembling parking lots, it’s easy to get caught up in the stress and exhaustion of it all. Your best strategy is preparation! Here are holiday travel tips to help you survive the journey so […] Read more…