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Day of the Deployed: Honoring Our Heroes and Military Families

October 26, 2024

October 26 might seem like any other day to most. But for military families, it holds deep meaning. On the Day of the Deployed, we honor all military members who have served or are currently serving in deployment for the United States of America. But this day is not just…...

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Ready for Military Deployment: A Family Preparedness Guide

October 8, 2024

Deployment preparation often marks the start of an emotional journey for military families. As a military spouse, you and your service member should aim to emerge from the deployment in a better place than before. This time apart offers a unique opportunity for personal, professional, spiritual, financial, and physical growth.…...

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Easy Fall Meal Recipes for Military Families

October 2, 2024

Summer's gone, kids are back in school, and extracurricular activities are in full swing. I'm a part-time working mom, handling afternoons and evenings, and the busiest part of my day is when I come home from work. I quickly switch from work mode to dinner and bedtime routines, and my…...

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Back to School Bingo: Fun for Military Kids

September 12, 2024

As a military mom, I've seen firsthand how starting at a new school can feel like an adventure for my child. He shared with me, “Going to a new school is an awesome experience; making new friends and learning about other people is like a new adventure such as walking…...

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Weighing Your Options: The Pros and Cons of Self-Move

August 29, 2024

With as many as 400,000 service members undergoing a permanent change of station (PCS) every year,1 relocation isn’t a novelty to military families. Even so, every spouse dreads the time when they need to pack up all their family’s belongings and move once more. As soon as your orders are…...

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Navigating Our First PCS: A Military Family’s Journey

August 21, 2024

I vividly remember receiving my husband's email about our first permanent change of station (PCS) orders. As someone who loves researching, I immediately dove into gathering information about our new location, scouring Google, YouTube, and Facebook for insights. During this time, my husband was completing his advanced individual training, but…...

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Making Military Moves with a Special Needs Child

August 15, 2024

As a military spouse, receiving a fresh set of hard copy permanent change of station (PCS) orders immediately chains the gate and lowers the lap bar on my own personal roller coaster of emotions. Of course, I am nervous about the obvious things: Will I have affordable childcare and somewhere…...

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How to Turn a PCS Move into a Cross-Country Road Trip

August 7, 2024

Thousands of military families face the challenge of sacrificing their summer for another PCS season. While summer should be a fun and exciting time, service members often change duty stations between May and September. Instead of dedicating your entire summer to packing and unpacking, why not turn it into a…...

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Military Spouse, Mom, and Student: My Story

July 24, 2024

Being a military spouse has meant wearing many hats, including mother and student while navigating a life filled with both challenges and achievements. At 22, I embarked on this journey with my husband and our nine-month-old daughter as he started his Army training. During this time, I worked at an…...

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Top Military Family Summer Activities for Toddlers

July 16, 2024

Summer is a favorite time for many because of the long warm days and endless opportunities for fun. However, constantly thinking of new ideas to keep your toddler entertained can feel daunting and exhausting. If you're feeling pressured to make your children’s summer as memorable as possible with interactive and…...

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