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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...
The Truth About Cupid: Forget the Cherub – He’s Running a Black-Ops Matchmaking Operation
For centuries we’ve been fed the same saccharine story: Cupid is a chubby, winged toddler in a diaper, blindly firing arrows of love at random mortals. Cute, right? Harmless. Romantic…but what if I to...
Check Out These 12 Dates of Christmas Ideas
With the holidays right around the corner we can quickly get caught up in all of the “to do’s” whether it is to finish holiday shopping or pickup groceries for the family dinner or holiday party. This...
We Know What THEY Wear, but What Should I Wear?
We talk a lot about military uniforms—dress blues, ACUs, PT gear—but when your spouse gets orders for a ceremony, unit function, or military ball, your first thought isn’t always where are my keys? It...
Bridging the Gap: The Grand Finale
Parenting through military life is like trying to PCS with no orders, no Wi-Fi, and three kids who all need to pee at different gas stations. Whether your child is a tantrum-throwing toddler or a sile...
Bridging the Gap: Tweens & Teens: Connection Through Trust & Tech
If you’re parenting a tween or teen, congratulations—you’ve officially entered the land of eye rolls, mysterious door slams, and conversations made entirely of grunts and sighs. However, don’t be fool...
Bridging the Gap: Elementary Kids: Make It Interactive
If you’ve got a second grader with big questions and even bigger emotions, this part of Bridging the Gap is for you. Elementary-aged kids are starting to grasp the concept of time and distance a littl...
Bridging the Gap: Toddlers & Preschoolers: Connection Through Routine & Sensory Play
Here’s the truth—toddlers have no clue what “next weekend” means, but they absolutely know when someone feels close…or missing. For military families with young kids, staying connected through long ho...
Bridging the Gap: Ways to Help Kids Feel Close When Military Schedules Pull Parents Away
Military life comes with its own unique set of challenges, and one of the toughest…helping your kids stay connected to a parent who’s often away—whether it’s due to deployment, long hours, night shift...
Life of the Military Child (As Told By One)
Did you know April is the Month of the Military Child? Military children lead different lives than their civilian counterparts, But there are pros and cons to this fantastic job that someone has to do...
A Nerdy Girl’s Guide to Valentine’s Day
I’m an outside the box kind of gal, and when it comes to the big love day, ahem…Valentine’s Day, I definitely step outside the norm for dates. I’ll be honest here, I’m a Nerdy girl with a Capital N. A...
Ready, Set, Ball! A Real Milspouse’s Guide to Rocking the Military Ball!
Military balls are like prom meets the Oscars—with a side of government cheese. You’re told it’s “formal,” but what does that really mean when you’re trying to pair your husband’s Dress Blues with you...
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National Pizza Month celebrates pizza’s popularity and its cultural and culinary significance. The idea was first suggested in 1984 by Gerry Durnell, the publisher of Pizza Today Magazine. He intended to praise the pizza business and show some love to the millions of people nationwide who enjoy it every year. The suggestion is that pizza lovers explore new flavors and appreciate the craftsmanship ...
To Pumpkin or Not to Pumpkin: Your Fall Recipe Guide
Fall is upon us, and that means cooler temperatures, fall foliage, a new season of The Great British Bake Off, and lots and lots of pumpkins. That also means it’s baking season! If you’re anything like me, you scour every source you can to find fun and new pumpkin recipes. Apple cider donuts? Yes, please. Cinnamon rolls? I’ll take two. Coffee cake? You had me at struesel. This is the time of year ...
VA DIC Benefits in 2026: Who Qualifies, Monthly Payments & How to Apply
When most military families hear about VA survivor benefits, they think about life insurance or a one-time death gratuity. That makes sense, but it overlooks an important benefit: a monthly, tax-free payment that some surviving spouses and family members may receive for years, and potentially for life.It's called Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), and for an eligible family, it can make ...
