Glamorous, playful and fun, pin-up photos once provided a way to connect with one’s sweetheart, share a piece of home, and keep morale up. During World War II, my grandmother Mary Lou sent letters and photos to my grandfather Jack. Seventy years later, these remain a family treasure. Inspired by my grandmother’s photographs, I sought […] Read more…
5 Ways Military Children Benefit From Living On Base
I have every confidence that my children would bloom wherever they were planted. We are living on our first military base, and I’ve observed that my little ones are reaping enjoyable benefits and gaining noteworthy life skills while living on the inside. While they may not exactly articulate their “top five” list, I’ve noticed new […] Read more…
I Gave Birth While My Soldier Was Away: 7 Ways To Make The Most Of This Bittersweet Time
Service members and their families make sacrifices every day. Sometimes that means missing the birth of a child. Here are three stories and three ways to make the most of baby’s arrival, inspire hope, and help you connect with your soldier during this special time. Sarah McCool (Germany) After trying for six months to conceive, […] Read more…
Because There Is Always Something Else To Do: 5 More Things You Must Do Before You PCS
I recently wrote a post on 6 Travel Tips for a Successful PCS by Car, but before you even pack and load up the car it’s important to make sure you check these items off the list. Maybe this is your 10th move and you’re a pro. Or perhaps this is your first move to […] Read more…
Military Families Can Save on Leisure Travel With “Government Vacation Rewards”
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Government Vacation Rewards. Traveling is one of my favorite things to do, but the fees associated with memorable experiences can be downright expensive. I would scour various sites searching for the best deals and while there are some good ones out there, I still felt […] Read more…
5 Ways to Preserve Your Military Love Letters
Although time apart can be excruciating, the resulting hand-written love letters are quite a treasure. Love letters are a lost art to many, but for military spouses and girlfriends, they are a part of the package deal. They’re one of those hidden gems we all love but rarely talk about. There is something beautiful about […] Read more…