6 Ways to Create Magic During a Deployment
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. I didn’t grow up in a military family. In fact, I knew very little about the military until I started dating John. (And then, oh boy, did I learn A LOT in a little bit of time.) But I did grow up in a family that prepared me to live […]
6 Ways You Can Brighten a Military Spouse’s Day
Military life can often be lonely. Frequent moves that take you states–or countries–away from your family and friends… deployments… trainings… a scary news cycle that never seems to turn off… And not only can it be lonely, sometimes people decide to voluntarily detach themselves from people and places. It makes saying goodbye and being far […]
Here’s How This Hotel Chain Puts the Military Community Front and Center
This is a sponsored post. I received a complimentary stay from La Quinta Inns & Suites in exchange for a blog post. All opinions are my own. The night before I flew out to Austin, TX for a conference, it snowed 12 inches here in PA. I’m not joking. 12 inches. Twelve. Inches. Of. Snow. […]
Here’s What 11 Military Spouses Want You to Know About Memorial Day
For most of the United States, Memorial Day is the start of the summer, a three-day weekend, and a chance to get the grills out. It’s burgers and pool openings and beach trips. And surprisingly, it’s one of the few things in American culture and life that is not controversial or a cause for intense […]
8 Care Package Gifts for Your Military Guy on Father’s Day
This is a sponsored conversation on behalf of Holt’s Cigar Company via SoFluential Media. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Father’s Day can be an emotional time for both kids and their dads during deployment. And of course, not all things can be solved with a care package during deployment, but I do think […]
18 Free Parenting Programs and Support for Military Families
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of 1 Natural Way, a TRICARE breast pump provider. All opinions are entirely my own. “I thought deployment on my own was hard,” one of my friends said to me one day. “But deployment with kids? It feels impossible.” She had been battling an raft of on-going […]
To the Milspouse Who Definitely Doesn’t Feel Appreciated
It’s 2:30 AM, and you’re saying goodbye to your spouse leaving on deployment. It’s dark and your eyes hurt from crying. The six months or nine months or twelve months stretch out in front of you. You hug them and know that you’ll have to leave go and have to walk away. Or… It’s 6 […]
Try Making These 3 Trendy Pop-Up Cards for Mother’s Day
Thanks to Katie for this great guest post! This is not a sponsored post. Homemade Mother’s Day cards are thoughtful, personalized artifacts that mom can cherish for many years to come. While store bought cards are sweet, DIY cards show you spent the time crafting something special that is guaranteed to make her smile! That’s […]
51 Open When Letter Topics for New Moms
Open When letters are one of my favorite ways to show people I care about them. With a little planning and preparation, they’re the perfect way to keep in touch and give encouragement when it’s needed the most. Simply write a letter for each topic, and then enclose it in an envelope with the instructions […]
Here’s an Easy Way to Stand Up for Military Families
I have to admit it: Before I was a military spouse, I had no idea what military life was like. I had gone to school with a few kids who had parents in the National Guard–some who had even been deployed after September 11–but I didn’t really know what military life was like. I didn’t know […]
