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Mission Ready Resources: The Military Family's Toolkit
As military families, we are blessed to have a variety of FREE resources available to us throughout our military journey. We have pulled together some of the most common ones to have all in one place ...
Is It a Dessert OR a Salad? Call It What You Want, But This Strawberry Pretzel Salad Is AMAZING!
Oh My Yum!!! This is a family favorite of ours and we enjoy this many times throughout the year! I don't know if you would call it a salad or a dessert...or maybe both?!?! Call it whatever you want as...
You Don't Have to Go on a Hike to Have this Tasty S'mores Trail Mix
Trail mixes are so fun and easy to make! It is something you can make for your family, and even WITH your family. One of our favorite trail mixes is the one we just made…S’mores Trail Mix. It’s just 3...
Let's Make Ambrosia Salad Like Grandma Used to Make It!
Oh My YUM! I grew up on ambrosia salad. It was a staple in my grandmother's house. I mean, it literally has all of my favorite fruits and don't forget the marshmallows too! I was thinking about her th...
Let's Make This Super Easy Lucky Leprechaun Snack Mix
You don’t need the Luck o’ the Irish to make this super tasty treat! With just a few simple ingredients, your little leprechauns will be snacking in no time!Ingredients:Lucky CharmsDry Roasted Peanuts...
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot – Learning the Lingo Series: Don’t Panic with the Paperwork!
Paperwork! So…Much…Paperwork! Throughout your military career (and beyond, honestly), you are going to encounter a LOT of DoD Forms and other types of paperwork in most military things…housing, medica...
FREE Comic Book Day – Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
WOOHOO! We look forward to this event every year and we are back on track for the first Saturday of May to continue being the annual FREE Comic Book Day!!! That means this year, you can head to your l...
FREE Subscription to LEGO Magazine!
I know my little guy LOVES to get his own mail (especially this particular magazine), and I know yours will too! When you go over to LEGO.com, you can snag a FREE LEGO Magazine Subscription! This is p...
Chronicles of a Military Spouse: Care Packages
So, as a military spouse, you dread the word “deployment”. However, we do whatever we can to be supportive through that trying time. We acquire the Powers of Attorney that we need to make things happe...
Fall in Love with This Valentine’s Day Activity!
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Want to do a fun activity with your kiddos to get them into the holiday spirit? Well, then you need to check out this 2-part activity using conversation hear...
Santa Snacks: Get Ready to Make These Edible Reindeer Treats
Santa will be here before we know it, but we have some super fun treats to make for jolly ol’ St. Nick and for your family too! Grab these few ingredients and have fun creating these super cute Celery...
What Goodies Are Under Your Tree this Year?
We wanted to share some of our favorite goodies that could be under your tree this year! These brands are some of our team’s favorites right now! Favorite Brands for Under the Tree:Fiji (water in all ...
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When the house is empty, your spouse is away, and you’re holding down the fort solo with your furry crew. Survival mode isn’t about thriving or getting a five-star review. It’s about minimal friction and maximum sanity. Keeping the peace requires a blend of low-effort entertainment, gentle routines, and accepting that your pets are just furry toddlers with worse impulse control than you. So here’s...
Building an Emergency Fund when you're “Part-Time” Military
When people hear “part-time military,” they often picture one weekend a month and two weeks in the summer. Most National Guard members know that’s rarely reality. You’re balancing a civilian career, military obligations, family responsibilities, and the possibility that your schedule could change overnight. Whether it's a state activation, a deployment, additional schools, or a natural disaster re...
Creating the Perfect Cozy Fall Spot for Your Cat
When the crisp autumn air has arrived and leaves begin to fall, we as humans aren’t the only ones looking to get a little extra cozy. Our feline friends are natural-born heat seekers, and fall is the perfect time for them to master the art of lounging in a cozy and snug corner! Chasing the Autumn Sun:The angle of the sunlight changes when fall arrives, those bright spots on the floor shift making ...
