Official Lifestyle Blog For Today's Army Wife
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…
When was the last time your family enjoyed some fresh air, sunshine, scenic landscapes and wildlife? Isn’t it time you take a break to make memories and connect? Why not surround yourself with the nature and adventure of a state park? While my husband was recently deployed to Afghanistan, Cacapon Resort State Park in nearby […] Read more…
My name is Jackie and I am an Army wife. My husband has served for five years and has been fortunate enough (in my eyes, not so much his), to be assigned to non-deploying units. Everything changed the day he informed me that he had to deploy. I invite you to join us as I […] Read more…
When we learned that our first duty station would be Wiesbaden, Germany, my husband and I were elated. I soon realized that I would be raising our 2-year-old and a 5-month-old sons without my hometown support network of family and friends. I had grown accustomed to my little village and wondered how I would fare […] Read more…
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…
Moving and deployment are two of the most stressful elements of military life, and Army wife Shandi Young tackled them simultaneously. While her husband was deployed to Qatar and Kuwait, Shandi made an international move from Germany to Washington State with three kids, a cat and a dog. I can vouch that Shandi is no […] Read more…