If you met me a decade ago, you might have laughed. You see, I was “that” spouse. I was clueless about everything military and this whole life. As in not one honest idea about the wild ride I was about to begin. I’m not from a military family. And I didn’t grow up anywhere near […] Read more…
Holiday Care Package Gift Ideas for Everyone On Your List
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And the most frantic for military spouses struggling to get presents and packages shipped in time. Finding that just-right item for everyone on your list can be a struggle when you’re many miles from home. Add in the shipping deadlines or hefty rush fees, and military spouses […] Read more…
8 Ways To Jump Into Fall In And Around Washington, DC
Even though the leaves may be falling, the National Capital Region is just getting started with a fun new season of cool events, festivals and essential experiences. Military families stationed here are in store for a quintessential American autumn experience! Jump Into Fall in the National Capital Region If you’re ready for a few family-friendly frights, […] Read more…
For Every Military Spouse at Your First Military Ball
Pretty soon you’ll start to see everyone in the military spouse community posting all over Facebook about one thing. Military balls. Ball season is just about here. Every branch of the military seems to find something to celebrate between September and February! Military balls can be super glamorous and exciting. They can also be incredibly […] Read more…
5 Easy Ways To Meet Your New Military Neighbors
“There’s action at LeAnn’s old house.” My phone buzzed with the text message, alerting me that we had new neighbors moving into our super tight-knit cul de sac. Uh oh. Would they have kids? Or pets? Hopefully both! Would they like us or not want to be at least friendly? Is it weird to run over […] Read more…
7 Fun OCONUS Trips for Military Families to Take ASAP
One of the perks of being connected to the military are all the amazing bases. There are too many good locations for one person to be stationed at, even with a 20 or 30-year career. And that’s just in the lower 48 states! When you consider the cool places outside the continental US, your travel […] Read more…