Help us make things right for this U.S. veteran and her daughter. “Brittani is the poster child for the term resilient. She should be applauded for what she has accomplished and instead, she receives a letter telling her she isn’t good enough because she sought help when she needed it.Continue Reading
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to celebrate the important role children play in our military communities and to honor them for their sacrifices. One great way to do that is to share your time with them doing something you all enjoy, like baking a batch ofContinue Reading
[custom_field limit=”0″ between=”, ” /] As a child, few things beat the smell of my mother’s carrot cake when celebrating special occasions! Even today, I beg for this all-time favorite whenever I’m home for my Birthday. Recently, I decided to tweak my mother’s recipe by adding healthier ingredients so thatContinue Reading
Is it just me, or does it seem like sugar dominates our diets from October to Mid-February?! It all starts with trick-or-treating, and before the last of the Halloween candy is gone it’s time for Thanksgiving pies. We just keep “sweetening the pot” with all those Christmas cookies, New YearsContinue Reading
Happy 2015!!! Can you believe that it is already the middle of January?! 2015 brings many new changes for our family; so much is going on and it’s only going to get busier! Our daughter turned 5 earlier this month and in a few weeks we’ll be celebrating our son’sContinue Reading
Hosting Thanksgiving dinner, especially if it’s your first time, can be stressful says Philadelphia-are wedding and events planner Renee Patrone of Events by Renee and Party Host Helpers, who shared these helpful tips with HH6 Camo Chix. Prepare for more than you invited. Thanksgiving seems to be the holiday where significant others orContinue Reading
The mission of Military Spouses of Strength is to make a positive impact on the military spouse community in regards to mental health. At MSoS you can find a depression test, a forum to ask general questions of mental health professionals. Guest Blog Post by Jennifer Cowsert Well, we’veContinue Reading
When you see a person on crutches struggling to navigate stairs or someone whose arm is in a sling try to open a door, most of us don’t hesitate to step in and help. We tend to empathize with the visibly injured or disabled. But what about those suffering fromContinue Reading
I always dread the question, “Where are you from?” It’s not that I mind answering, just that it’s so – complicated. I prefer qualifiers like, “Where are you from, originally?” or, “Where do you live now?” My answer to the latter is that I live in Hawaii, for now. It’sContinue Reading
Guest Blog Post by Nancy Berdan Watson Nancy Berdan Watson, co-administrator for the group, Operation Military Moms – Before – During – After, a closed Facebook group where over one thousand mothers of military service members find fellowship, comfort, support and compassion, shares the story of her emotional roller-coaster ride as aContinue Reading
