(Photo: Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Sgt. Jacob Sawyer) Whether they are exotic locations or boring towns in the middle of the desert, military bases certainly give you a unique glimpse at different parts of our country and the world. By the time you leave that post, you are going to have a lot of memories. […]
Articles by Lizann Lightfoot
5 Lies About Having a Baby Overseas (and the Truths Behind Them)
When our family first moved overseas, my husband and I knew we wanted to have another child someday, but we figured that having a baby overseas would be an adventure too wild and dangerous for us. But. . . after living there for a year and meeting lots of other moms who had a baby […]
Here’s How Military Spouses Define Success
Hey you, military spouse, here’s an interesting question: How do you define success? What does it mean to you to succeed at this military life? It’s a question worth considering. We spend so much time keeping our heads down and moving forward, just hoping to survive the next military life challenge. Do you ever stop […]
To the Spouse Who’s Always Stone-Cold Sober
Though I’m not opposed to an occasional drink, I have spent the majority of my adult life sober. As a teenager, I made a promise to myself not to drink until I was 21. I wanted to set an example for my future children, but I also grew up with way too many alcoholic relatives. […]
Here’s the History Behind These Popular Military Wedding Traditions
(Photo: Courtesy of Lizann Lightfoot) Even though we met and started dating before boot camp, my husband had been in the military for several years by the time we were engaged and married. Although many of his Marine friends married before us, neither of us had been to any military weddings. It is common for […]
Check Out These 11 Summer Movies That Tell the Military Community’s Story
Editor’s Note from June 2020: Originally written in 2017, all of these movies are now out and you can add them to your summer viewing list! If you or your service member like military-themed movies, then you are in for a real treat this summer. There is a huge number of military movies coming out! […]
Here’s How to Talk to Your Kids About Memorial Day
I have a confession: When I was a child, Memorial Day meant two things to me: The beginning of summer and a big BBQ party at my parents’ friend’s house. When I got a little older, I learned that it meant something else: The date after which it is fashionably acceptable to wear white shoes. […]
What Military Spouses Really Want For Military Spouse Appreciation Month
What is the best way to thank a military spouse for the way they handle the unique challenges of military life? With presents.