You leave so much behind when you move – familiar routines, neighborhood friends, church family, doctors, and the kids’ favorite babysitter. And then there are those relationships you don’t fully appreciate until you have to part ways. Like your hairdresser. Judge if you will, but…I really, really, really, REALLY missContinue Reading
As a new military spouse, there are a few things you will need to address and understand in order to take full advantage of all the new benefits available to you and your family members. Basic PaperworkContinue Reading
A record number turned out for the annual Carry The Load 2014 National Relay, a 2,000-mile relay with 348 legs from West Point, NY to Dallas, TX. Participants compete each year in teams, according to the organization’s website, in an epic show of support for the American heroes who work to keep usContinue Reading
Updated: Military families can save with Disney vacation discounts on their next visit to the “Happiest Place on Earth.” Disney’s 2014-2015 Armed Forces Salute program provides active duty, National Guard, Reserve and retired military (spouses too) with a 50% discount off tickets to Disney theme parks. Check out some ofContinue Reading
If your spouse is planning to separate from active military service sometime in the next year, it is recommended that you begin planning for the transition one year out, and if you are looking at retirement, that planning start even sooner – a good two years before the planned retirementContinue Reading
Of the many sacrifices military spouses make, career advancement and job security can be one of the most frustrating. Relocating every few years can make it difficult to build a career, and many spouses find themselves challenged with reinventing themselves with each PCS move. 90 percent of military wives areContinue Reading
Are you thinking about adding a dog to the family? Finding the right match for your family is key, But how do you know what to look for? The following list was compiled from feedback offered by experienced pet owners and breed experts who weighed in with their picks forContinue Reading
Maintaining a happy household in a military family means being flexible, keeping love front and center, and taking care of someone very important — YOU. Be Flexible When do we PCS? Do we have orders yet? Where will we go to church? Will I find a job there? How areContinue Reading
Our post, like many military facilities, has lodging and a snack bar for incoming/outgoing families, and I stopped at ours the other day to pick up lunch to drop off for my husband.
While waiting for my order, I took a seat alongside a mother and her child, a little girl of no more than three or four years who kept meeting my eyes with hers as she cozied up to her mother’s side.
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With every move comes the pressure of adapting to a new environment and routine. Coupled with the stress that comes with starting a new job or going to a new school, the emotional aftermath of a move can leave you, your spouse, or your child longing for the familiar facesContinue Reading
