The sun is setting, the air is cool, and your excited children are already in costume. You barely manage to get any dinner in them before they are ready to pillage your base housing for candy. You take a few photos and remind them of common courtesies: take turns ringing the doorbell; say “trick or […] Read more…
Fall Fun & Festivals: Fort Meade
The weather has cooled, leaves are falling, and pumpkin spice is everywhere. Yes, fall has arrived and so have some wonderful festivals that provide fun for the entire family. So grab your scarves, boots and sweaters, and get ready for some special seasonal events! If you’re stationed at Fort George G. Meade, one thing is […] Read more…
Traveling Solo with Kids? Hack Your Trip with These Tips
It might have been between the fifteenth “I don’t wanna” and the twentieth “I can’t walk” that it hit me. I was going to be traveling, alone, with my two children for four days. My face must have drained of all color because my husband gave me a look. Immediately, I went into survival planning […] Read more…
How MilFams Can Rock Parent-Teacher Conferences
Ever feel just a little bit lost? You’ve just gotten used to one school’s grading system and protocols when it’s time to move. Now you’re right back at square one again! That makes parent-teacher conferences all the more important to keep military kids on the right path educationally. Use these tips to rock your conferences […] Read more…
11 Things MilFams Should Do Right Now To Start The School Year Right
What’s that I hear? Is it the squeak squeak squeak of a pencil sharpener? Or is those brand new shoes scuffing down the hallway? Either way, the end of summer is just about here. Which means that it’s time to send the kids back to school. (Don’t cheer too loudly.) Whether you are returning to […] Read more…
How To Easily Make ACU Camo Slime
Slime has been all the rage this year. This Summer moms and dads spent countless dollars buying large tubs of glue and liquid Starch or borax in preparation to make large batches of slime. I had to jump in on it and of course figured a batch of camo slime would be the best option […] Read more…