The only way I've made it through my husband's seven overseas deployments was with a little help from my friends. OK, sometimes it was a lot of help. And sometimes the friends were organizations and services that are available all over the country. As we went through...
Bikes: Some military families can’t afford to give their child a new bike for Christmas. But with help from the USO’s “That’s my Ride” Program, you can! Volunteers assemble thousands of bikes to give to needy families.
When you have kids, a work from home summer is a huge challenge. Work from home parents often get their work done while the kids are in school. When summer hits, they face an interesting challenge: how to continue working without spending all their income on...
Why I joined the YMCA when there are free gyms on base The urgency of the situation could be summed up in 2 words: Deployment Summer. Any part of a military deployment is challenging, but deployments that stretch over the summer mean that there is no relief for mom. I...
Why is the last month of deployment so hard? “I should be happy!” I told myself at the end of deployment. “Why am I so cranky and angry at everyone?” We had made it to the final weeks of our 6th deployment. It wasn’t an easy one, since I had 4 kids at home by myself...
There are a million reasons for military spouses to dislike Valentine’s Day. Often, this holiday is simply a reminder that we are separated from the ones we love. If all the posts about love in the air are starting to get to you, here’s what you can do about it.
The holidays can be stressful for anyone, but they are probably more stressful for a mom. And they are most stressful for a military spouse mom of several young children going through a deployment. (That would be me right now). But this year, I am surprisingly not...
The problem: Holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries can be the most challenging deployment holidays. Keep reading because: I'll show you how to keep them fun without losing your mind, and there's a FREE guide to deployment holidays for you to download! Deployment...
Over the years, we have adapted to all the challenges, and have learned an important lesson about celebrating holidays: the military IS your family. So no matter where you find yourself this year, here are some creative ways to adapt and have a great time with your military family.
Whether your service member is deployed, or you are living far from your family, here are creative ways military families can connect during the moments that matter.