What makes it feel like summer to you? Is it a feeling? A smell? A time of year that’s warm and freeing — perfect for spending time with loved ones? Summer may feel different for everyone, but as we’re working our way into the dog days, it’s time to make the most out of what […]
While You Still Need to Practice Self-care During Time at Home
Many of us have been home for a few months now. We’ve been working from home, juggling distance learning with our kids, and being inside practicing social distancing. And now it’s summer! Things are still a little uncertain. So, we’re still in limbo and will likely continue being home more than usual. You may feel […]
21 pictures of LGBT service members living life on their terms
For the vast majority of US military history, LGBT service members had to serve quietly, hiding who they were and who they loved from their colleagues and superiors, or risk their careers and reputations. With the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell and Supreme Court’s decision on nationwide marriage equality, all of that changed. For […]
9 Movies to Watch On Father’s Day
Father’s Day can be such a special day for so many. A nice movie can be a great way to spend the time, whether you can do so together with your Dad or not. Here is a list of 9 movies to watch on Father’s Day. Some will make you laugh, some will make you […]
3 Quick Tips To Get Through A Really Rough Deployment Day
This post originally appeared on Soldier’s Wife, Crazy Life! You know what I love? When you are in a middle of a deployment and things seem to be going well! You are doing what you have to do, your kids are doing what they have to do, and everything flows. That is the best feeling. […]
4 Resources for LGBT Military Families
This piece originally appeared in 2016 it has been updated to reflect changes is available resources the LGBTQ community. Editor’s Note: We had planned this piece on Pride Month and LGBT resources for military families and the publishing date before the horrific and unconscionable events at Pulse in Orlando. We hope that the publishing of […]
How to Celebrate Father’s Day From Afar
As a military family, the likelihood of being close to family is slim. You may be living a state over from your father or an ocean away. We know military life can drop us in places we’ve never imagined. But that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate your father on Father’s Day. So, we’re going to […]