Suspension of RECP is Happening for Army, Air Force; Navy Follows...
Update as of March 6, 2020: At approximately 1930 EST yesterday, the Department of the Navy confirmed that they will be suspending RECP at...
Coronavirus Update: What You Need to Know
This week the CDC (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) issued a situation update on the Coronavirus Disease 2019, also known as COVID-19....
3 Lesser-Known Facts About Easter
What is the significance of the Easter Bunny? Why does he leave eggs all over our yard and peeps in plastic grass inside the...
What is Normal Postpartum Hair Loss?
After you give birth all kinds of things happen to your body. You are sore. You bleed for what seems like forever. You are...
Amber Teething Necklaces: Do They Work and Are They Safe?
Natural parenting. It's what the 21st century is all about. Organic fruits and vegetables, grass-fed beef, cage-free chickens, and homeopathic pain remedies. None of...
How to Talk To Your Children About Death
Raising children often brings up topics that we as parents aren’t comfortable talking about. Topics ranging from embarrassing to difficult. From discussing how dad’s...
What We Really Need to Consider with Some MTF’s Closing
A memo from the Department of Defense was released earlier this month outlining 38 different Military Treatment Facilities, or MTF's, that they are suggesting...
9 Reasons Why Camp Lincoln – Camp Lake Hubert is the...
In the northern part of Minnesota sits a large family-friendly resort that has become one of the staples for many families in the area...
Do We Need a Property Management Company When We PCS?
As military families, we always are thinking ahead a few years and if you are a homeowner there is no doubt you have considered...
3 Steps to Help You Digitally Declutter Your Life
Social media and technology have rapidly integrated itself into our lives. In just the last 20 years we have gone from "give it all...
How to L.O.V.E Where you Live Every Time You PCS
As a military family, it can be hard to truly love where you live. I get it. PCS after PCS can wear a person...
Families Love Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert in Minnesota
Nestled into the woods of Northern Minnesota lies a dreamy and pristine resort. Grand View Lodge was established in 1916 and has become one...
Raising Kids With an Attitude of Gratitude
Most people associate gratitude with holidays such as Thanksgiving or Christmas. And those are both excellent times to reflect on everything we're grateful for....
Five Military Bases are Being Used for Coronavirus Evacuees- But It’s...
Five US military bases are currently being used or are on deck to house those who may have come in contact with the coronavirus,...
Officer and Enlisted Military Spouses: Who Can I be Friends With?
Can officer and enlisted military spouses be friends? How do the rules that affect military members translate into who military spouses can be friends...
10 Tips for Healthy PCS Food Options
Moving to a new duty station doesn’t have to come with the sick feeling of way too much junk food. A lot of permanent...
5 Undeniably Awesome Things about Moving Often
Changing up your scenery every three years can either totally suck or be one of the coolest opportunities you will ever have. A shift...
Using S.M.A.R.T for Your Real Estate Goals as a Military Family
It’s a new year, which means new goals! We all want to make our lives better and richer with professional success, health goals, and...
Secure Families Initiative: Using Military Spouses as Voices in Politics
I’ve been a military spouse for fifteen years and despite all the PCSs, changes in leadership, and ups and downs, one thing has remained...
Raising a Child with Special Needs
Being a mother is the most important job you will ever have. Whether you work outside of the home or are a full-time mom,...
What is 9 Month Sleep Regression?
Many new parents look forward to their little one growing older in hopes that it means better nighttime sleeping habits. Unfortunately, while babies may...
Is Your Child Ready to Sit in the Front Seat? Probably...
Picture this: you’re loading up kids into your awesome minivan, counting heads as they all leave the house and making sure the dog isn’t...
Why You Still Matter to Your Teenage Children
As they get older, it is easy to think that your teenage children would choose their friends over you in a heartbeat. And why...
How Fear Impacts Your Parenting Skills
Fear based parenting manifests itself differently depending on an individual's parenting skills and personality. It all depends on the types of fears most prominent...
Online Selling Tips: What You Need to Know Before You PCS
With another relocation approaching, we know you’re itching to clear out that junk-filled garage. We have some online selling tips that will help you...
Age Appropriate Chores For Toddlers
The first thing that comes to mind when adults think about chores is ‘work.’ Naturally, many are not so fond of doing chores because...
Cleaning with Kids: How to Clean With a “Velcro Baby”
Every mother simultaneously looks forward to and dreads the time when her child grows up and leaves the nest. It’s the cycle of life....
How Mind Wandering and Creativity Can Positively Impact Your Child
Typically, when you hear about kids with ADHD or even just kids with a tendency to daydream or let their mind wander, you most...
7 Ways to set your kids up for success
All parents want their kids to succeed. When you provide for your children, it is important to not only meet their living needs, but...
5 Military Spouse Conflict Resolution Tips
Turn to the chapter on military spouse conflict resolution in your Military Spouse Handbook. Oh wait... there is no handbook to explain the ups...
The Best Day Planning Strategy to Start the New Year
Day planning is crucial for productivity, and sometimes sanity. It's especially important for military spouses who face extra challenges, such as solo parenting, frequent...
How to Help Develop Your Child’s Sense of Humor
Some people are just natural born joke tellers. They’re the ones who break the ice and make small talk fun. For others, they have...
What is Operation Christmas Child?
If you are part of a church organization, chances are you have heard of Operation Christmas Child. Samaritan's Purse is based upon the story...
6 Huge Changes are Coming to Military Families in the New...
Change is coming to military families in the new year as several bills were recently passed through our national government system. These changes may...
Why Children Need Grandparents and Extended Family
Some may ask why children need grandparents and extended family. It's no secret when people say 'the more the merrier', whether it is grandparents...
How A Budgeting Bullet Journal Can Keep You Financially Healthy &...
With the way the market is today, and a recession on the cusp, it's more important than ever to keep finances in check. But...
