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October is National Pizza Month!
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...
Patriot Day: 25 Years Later
At twenty-five years, Patriot Day is still our newest day of remembrance. Most of the population who experienced it, or learned about it through the media, are still around today. It is as much on the...
You Are Not Forgotten: National POW/MIA Recognition Day
POW/MIA Recognition Day began with the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia. It was founded in 1966 to lobby the U.S. government and the United Nations for t...
Survival Mode: The Ultimate Solo-Parenting Tips and Tricks Edition
We’ve all been there...when the house or car door closes and your spouse is off to school or a deployment. In an instant you become the sole referee, chief of the house, and only bedtime navigator. Al...
National POW/MIA Recognition Day: You Are Not Forgotten
POW/MIA Recognition Day began with the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia. It was founded in 1966 to lobby the U.S. government and the United Nations for t...
Raising Kids Who Understand Service (Without Making it Heavy)
The other day, one of my kids asked me why I had drill again. Not in a dramatic way. Not because they were upset. Just one of those random questions children ask while you’re trying to unload grocerie...
5 of My Favorite Items to Unlock Summer Fun
I don’t know about your kids, but my kids always seem to be much better behaved when they’re outside enjoying the beautiful summer weather. I have three boys and being trapped inside with them can som...
Military Life Doesn’t Come With a Manual, But It Does Come With Support
Military life is full of moments that shape us. Some are exciting, like arriving at a new duty station, welcoming a new family member, celebrating a promotion, or preparing for a new opportunity. Othe...
My Favorite Summer Sidekick-The Ninja FrostVault™
We all know how important it is to have a good sidekick for all of our adventures! This summer, I have a new sidekick in my life! I recently added the Ninja FrostVault™ to my large repertoire of Ninja...
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Growing up in a military family means you learn early that service doesn’t just belong to the person in uniform. It belongs to everyone who packs up a life every few years. Everyone who waits through ...
Identity, Pride, and Balance
I didn’t grow up thinking about identity as something I needed to define. If anything, it was something I was constantly adjusting to without realizing it. It showed up in small moments, how I introdu...
Hot Pot Night at Home
If you’ve never had hot pot before, think of it less like a traditional dinner and more like an interactive food experience. It’s not about one finished dish being brought to the table, it’s about coo...
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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 for you to save. Crisis Resources:Veterans Crisis LineDiscover More: veteranscrisisline.netCall: 988, then Press 1Text: 838255Emergency ServicesCall 911Visit your nearest emergency roomMilitary Resour...
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 ...
