On June 6, 1944, more than 160,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches of France in the Normandy region. This marked a turning point of World War II, which has since been called D-Day. Securing the beaches allowed the Allied troops to gain a foothold in Europe. In the following year, they would press towards […]
Articles by Lizann Lightfoot
6 reliable resources for when you’re drowning in debt
I have a friend with terrible credit. As a teen, they racked up so much credit card debt that it went to collections and they had to appear in court. Even though they are now an adult with a steady job, they still have a hard time finding an apartment and buying a car. […]
Follow these 10 Facebook group etiquette tips during deployment
It’s deployment, and your search for friends and support leads you to a Facebook group for the spouses or parents in your service member’s unit. Perfect! These people are sure to understand the challenges you are facing during deployment, because they are going through it at the same time, right? Well, not necessarily. Once you […]
When ‘staying busy’ during deployment isn’t enough
Military spouses hear it all the time: “The best way to get through a deployment is by staying busy.” “If you are feeling sad during deployment, just keep yourself busy and distracted.” Maybe you have even given this advice before, in an effort to encourage another military spouse who was struggling during a tough time. […]
Here’s how a nonprofit is helping milkids dream bigger than their community sports leagues
We sometimes highlight outstanding programs that may interest our readers. Operation Teammate is an organization that connects military kids with college and professional athletes. They receive free tickets to games, backstage meetings with players or coaches, and an opportunity to form a unique relationship. We recently spoke with Tim Montjoy, founder of this organization, to […]
Is there such a thing as too much communication during deployment?
Only one month into our previous deployment, my husband’s ship spent a few days in port. Everyone reveled in the availability of wi-fi for Skype, Facetime, sending photos, and ordering flowers. For a few days, we stayed home and spent hours each day on video calls. The kids and I watched and waved to my […]
Try one of these 30-day challenges during the next deployment
Many military spouses like to set goals for deployment. One of the few silver linings of military deployment is that the spouse who remains behind has a chance to pause and redefine their life. You can change your routines, learn new things, pick up a hobby, or challenge yourself to do something you always wanted […]
Here’s how to make Independence Day seem more festive when you’re stationed overseas
When you are stationed overseas, some holidays will make you more homesick than others. The Fourth of July is one of them, and it may catch you by surprise. Since it is a purely American holiday celebrating our country’s history, your host country won’t celebrate it at all. For the locals, it’s just a regular […]