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Forget Picnics—Let's Give These Teddy Bears a Beach Day! 🏖️🐻
We all know the fun story of the Teddy Bears that go on a picnic, but let's be real these bears really just want a vacation. What better way to vacation than a fun trip to the beach!?! Unfortunately, ...
Sticky Fingers, Big Smiles: The Easiest Candy Sushi
When I envisioned myself as a mom before having kids I thought of cute curated snacks and fun crafts. However, I have four kids now and although I love the idea of being a “Pinterest” mom, I feel that...
Books on the Ground – Cuddle Up with Your Kiddos and Enjoy These Military Reads
As a milspouse, I have always struggled with finding relatable books and content for my three kiddos! Over my seventeen years as a milspouse, I have accumulated what resources and stories I could to h...
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...
Keeping Your Little Ghosts & Goblins Safe This Halloween: A Military Family Guide
Halloween—whether celebrated on base or off—is one of the most exciting nights of the year for kids. Costumes, candy, and just enough spooky fun make for memories that last well beyond October. Betwee...
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 cost of full-time care rivals a rent or mortgage payment. Add a second child to the bunch, and sud...
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 the house, you know—it’s less “calm, productive morning” and more “DEFCON 1” by 8 a.m. It can even look like the PX during a clear...
Surviving Sniffle Season: Hacks for Keeping Kids Healthy
Winter is coming…which means the parade of runny noses, coughs, and school nurse phone calls is about to begin. If you’re like me, you’ve already got tissues in every bag and a humidifier running like...
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...
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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 ...
8 VA Special Claims and Benefits Veterans May Qualify For Beyond Disability Pay
Most veterans with a service-connected disability focus on getting their rating right. That makes sense because your rating plays a major role in determining your monthly disability compensation.But your rating doesn't necessarily cover every expense or limitation caused by your condition.Certain service-connected disabilities may also qualify you for additional monthly compensation, vehicle assis...
My Dog Mom Non-Negotiables
If you have dogs, you already know they somehow become part of literally every part of your routine. You wake up and they’re there. You’re making breakfast and they’re staring at you. You try to leave the house and suddenly everyone needs attention right now. Quite frankly I wouldn’t have it any other way.I feel like there are so many conversations around being a “good dog parent” that make it see...
