military life

Rising from the Dead (a.k.a. Post-Drill Slumber) — It’s Back to Formation, Baby
October isn’t just pumpkin patches and cinnamon candles around here — it’s also the season…

Time to Snag Some Fall Vibes on a Budget!
I don’t know about you, but in my opinion, the fall season is the best…

Keeping Your Little Ghosts & Goblins Safe This Halloween: A Military Family Guide – October
Halloween—whether celebrated on base or off—is one of the most exciting nights of the year…

When Finding Childcare Feels Harder Than a PCS
One of the biggest challenges families face today—military or not—is childcare. For many parents, the…

48 Hours in The Queen City: Charlotte, NC
My family ventured out to Charlotte, NC and I must say it did not disappoint….

Deployments, Tantrums, & Cold Coffee Series: Let’s Wrap It Up!
If you’ve made it to the end of this series, congratulations—you’ve unlocked the secret level…

Operation Coffee First: Morning Toy Rotation for Tactical Toddler Containment
If you’ve ever tried to get ready for the day with a toddler loose in…

Surviving Sniffle Season: Hacks for Keeping Kids Healthy
Winter is coming…which means the parade of runny noses, coughs, and school nurse phone calls…