I was invited to Leclair’s as part of an influencer meetup with the Fayetteville Convention Center. This is not a sponsored post. One of the best parts about being stationed in Fort Bragg is the historical small town feel of the downtown area. There is always a new local shop or eatery opening geared towards […] Read more…
Vietnam Vet Combats PTSD With Art
The year was 1969. The Vietnam War had been underway for 14 years when 18-year-old Steve “Pi” Piscitelli joined the Marines. The New Jersey teen appreciated the legacy of military service demonstrated by his father, a WWII vet who had served in the Navy, and Steve knew that he wanted to do his part as […] Read more…
Organize a Military Friendsgiving that Rocks
You’re far from home and getting nostalgic for your favorite holiday traditions. It can be super lonely to be away from your family during the holiday season, especially if your spouse is deployed. Instead of moping, create your own holiday traditions with your military family. Hosting or organizing a Friendsgiving is easy and gives you […] Read more…
Trees for Troops: Sharing Holiday Magic With Military Families
We partnered with Sway Group on behalf of Trees For Troops to bring you this post. The holidays are right around the corner and we’ve partnered with the lovely team at Trees for Troops to share exciting news with military families who are looking for a FREE, real Christmas tree this year! Sounds too good […] Read more…
Eat Red White & Blue Pancakes With A Purpose At IHOP And Help Children Of Fallen Patriots
This is a sponsored post in partnership with IHOP. What if I told you that you could eat pancakes with no guilt, because you’re supporting an incredible cause? IHOP is partnering with the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation , an organization that provides scholarships for children who’ve lost a parent during service. For the entire month […] Read more…
National Geographic’s “The Long Road Home” Not Another Hollywood War Story
I was introduced to National Geographic’s The Long Road Home in a room surrounded by other military spouses, veterans, and those still serving at the Military Influencer Conference. We all came to that room from different backgrounds and a different place, but when the trailer came on the big screen, the room froze. Why? It […] Read more…