26 Things to Do with Your Best Friends on Your Next Video Call
For military spouses, we’re used to getting together via Zoom or FaceTime for regular chats and keeping connections strong. But being online with your friends can still lead to the same screen time burnout you experience at work. One way to keep things humming along is with fun (and funny) questions, prompts and activities! Make […]
83 Questions to Ask Your Partner For Every Occasion and Stage of Life
You ever just think “I wish there was a giant list of stuff to ask my partner”? Yeah, me, too. There are important questions, silly queries and just because prompts to get the two of you chatting about breakfast faves, financial plans and everything in between! For Serious (but New) Relationships This is the time […]
11 Amazing Military Graduation Gifts They’re Guaranteed to Adore
I’ve faced down my fair share of military events. But nothing is more daunting than finding the just-right gift to give for a military graduation. About a decade ago, I had the Year of Graduations: OCS, TBS, MOS school. All within about six months. Friend, I was flat gift giving-ed out! However, all of that […]
How Can I Send a Care Package to a Random Soldier?
You’re thinking about troops deployed or stationed far from home. You know that not everyone is lucky enough to have friends or family that they can count on for gifts and goodies. And you want to step into that void, providing a little comfort and love from the home front. Except…you can’t just ship off […]
Pro Tips for a Holiday Care Package Everyone You Love Will Adore
Oh my! The holiday season is officially HERE and that means it’s time to get your holiday care packages together, STAT! But instead of just filling a box with (insert holiday)-themed stuff, curate a collection of thoughtful gifts your loved one will, well, love. Spending the winter holidays apart is so hard! But many military […]
How to Pack a Care Package So Nothing Breaks
You could say that I’m a little “experienced” in sending care packages across continents, oceans and literally around the world. Three years in Japan plus 10 years as a military spouse, including deployments, has taught me a few important lessons in packing and shipping. I’m proud to say that in a decade, with hundreds of […]
7 Care Packages to Send When COVID Keeps You Apart
I’ve been stuck in this house with my family for what feels like eternity. It’s only been since March, but that’s like forever for my endlessly traveling family. By May, we were climbing the walls and itching to rejoin society or at least see friends and family. (Note: don’t do that because of germs– it’s […]
5 (Actually Useful) Gifts to Send When Your Bestie Has a New Baby
Woohoo! A new baby has entered your life. And this means it’s time to send a cute, tiny bundle of gifts to help restore the sanity of the exhausted parents. Yes, welcoming a child is a glorious moment. But also, it’s filled with sleepless nights, sore bodies and adjusting to having an incredibly fragile small […]
8 of the Best Care Packages to Send to Friends
You know who likes mail? Everyone. Check it, it’s true. But your friends especially would love a care package from you. Which is why you need to checkout this list of the best care packages to send to friends! 1. Long-distance coffee date When you were living nearby each other, you’d meet up at a […]
Don’t Send These 8 Things in OCONUS Care Packages
Your service member is overseas and you want to feel connected via care packages. It’s so tempting to send all the things they love in a box to brighten their day. But before you go crazy buying, boxing and shipping their faves, hit pause to learn about the things you 100% should not send in […]
