Any mom with a son or daughter serving in the military is sure to relate to this video, “A Soldier’s Mother’s Prayer,” with words and music by Military Mom Cynthia Gibbs, who says, “A mother’s instinct to love and protect never diminishes, regardless of the age of her child. WhenContinue Reading
Me sweat? …No Way! Nine years ago, that was my attitude towards working out. We were stationed in Hawaii at the time, and while I practically lived in my bathing suit, I had never completed a fitness program. Oh sure, I dabbled in exercise routines here and there, butContinue Reading
Military Etiquette and Protocol: Bugle Calls The first time I visited my son on base, what happened at the 5:00 pm bugle call definitely caught me off guard. The fact that there was a bugle call wasn’t a surprise, but what everyone — and I mean everyone — around me did sureContinue Reading
The Armed Forces Vacation Club provides a number of excellent benefits to military families planning vacations. With resorts in more than 100 countries, you’re sure to find a venue at your destination of choice that fit your family’s needs. Accommodations range from studio to three bedroom rentals, and you’ll bookContinue Reading
The roughly 16% of Army families that require help caring for special needs members can get assistance from the Exceptional Family Member Program, or EFMP. The comprehensive program of coordinate services provided by multiple agencies assists families with a variety of needs ranging from housing, medical and personal services toContinue Reading
Bare feet, Front porch swings, deer hunting, coon dogs, four-wheelers, camo, dirt-track racing, Nascar and moonshine were all part of the life I knew growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Just add sweet tea that hurts your teeth, banana pudding, chicken pie and boisterous Sunday dinnersContinue Reading
Stress is, unfortunately, part of every day life, so whenever possible, we simply have to deal with it and move on. While we don’t have control over every aspect of our lives, taking on the daily stressers in life is doable if we can manage to balance our emotionsContinue Reading
Respond, If You Please The French phrase, “Responders Sil Vous Plait,” is best known by its abbreviation, “RSVP.” Translated, it means “please respond,” and in military social circles, the request isn’t just polite, it requires a timely response. According to Basics From The Barracks: Military Etiquette And Protocol, which dedicatesContinue Reading
There just may be some science behind that old saying, “the quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” According to the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab article, Mood and Gender Relate to the Selection & Intake of Comfort Foods, by Zara Khaleeli, summarizing Physiology and BehaviorContinue Reading
What do Reese Witherspoon, Jessica Alba, Christina Aguilera and Bruce Willis each have in common? They are all Military Brats! How would you rank these Famous Military Brats by popularity? Do you think growing up in the military helped them succeed in their chosen careers? Any surprises on this list?Continue Reading
