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…
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…
How to Handle 10 Awkward Deployment Questions
Hmm…did I hear that correctly? Did he/she actually just ask me that? There are times when individuals want to know more about our “glamorous” military lifestyle. Whether they mean well (or not), sometimes their phrasing comes off as…less than eloquent. At some point in your time as a military spouse, you may be presented with […] 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…
15 Ways To Support An Expecting Military Spouse
Being a milspouse can be challenging, and being a pregnant one is even more complicated. The expecting milspouse is often far from home, away from family and trusted friends. She has to be more self-sufficient, learn who she can trust to babysit her children, and figure out who she can call at 4 a.m. when her water […] Read more…