Why Women Should Learn Money Management Now
Before my husband deployed, there was a mandatory pre-deployment brief that both service-members and their families had to attend. My husband was already hip-deep in …
The Most Romantic Valentine’s Day Spent Apart EVER
I never thought I’d write those words. I mean, who am I kidding. We’re always seemingly apart on Valentine’s Day. I’d (mostly) gotten used to …
Happiness is ______ {Week Six} #happinessis
2013 is going to be a fantastic year – a year where we collectively focus on the happy and the joy in our lives. What …
Today Can Suck It
Have you ever had a day that began with burning the roof of your mouth accidentally on a warmed cinnamon roll, skinning the roof of …
Exclusive Military Only General Mills Coupons
As if you didn’t already know this, we have a BIG family. And with a big family comes big food costs. It’s actually the most …
YesVideo Video Memory Sharing Giveaway for Military Families
My husband deployed Valentine’s Day 2004. I can honestly tell you that was, hands down, the worst Valentine’s Day I’ve ever experienced. Being away from …
Mornings From Hell™
When it was told to us that my son’s football practice would be at 6:15am BEFORE SCHOOL, I panicked. Six kids would be sleeping, to …
Making It Count
Some days are more frantic than others – when no matter how hard I run after it, I can’t catch my breath, I can’t find …
The Post-Deployment “Coming Home” Embrace
I saw this picture on Facebook, and my eyes immediately welled up. I have been there. I remember the feeling of wanting to look my absolute …
Memorial Day
I’m always pretty torn when it comes to Memorial Day. Sure, it’s a day off, a day filled with pool openings and barbecues and get-togethers …
Kids Sleep Anywhere: The Field Day Edition
My seven-year-old, Super M, had his school’s “field day” yesterday. Thankfully, with all the military moves we’ve endured, and the school changes and differences in …