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When Minimalism & Military Lifestyles Merge

Stacks of unopened mail by the door. Broken crayons in the junk drawer (c’mon now, we all have one). Maternity clothes shoved on the top shelf of my..

4 Ways Journaling Changed My Life (And How It Can Change Yours, Too)

Ever since I can remember, I’ve kept a journal. In 2nd grade, my teacher had me jot things down daily as a way to improve my writing and storytellin..

The True Meaning of Christmas: Military Mom Writes Novel Dedicated to Marine Corps Son

For Mary Alice Monroe, supporting the military, and the families who stand behind them, is a cause close to her heart. Her son, Zachary, is a retire..

The 3 Most Important Tips for Military Families Struggling During the Holidays

The holidays can be a tough time for many families, especially military families. Parties, dinner guest, out-of-town relatives visiting, and countle..

5 Gifts Military Life Gave Me (And #2 is a Shocker!)

Around the holidays, it can be hard to find things to be grateful for in military life. During this time, many are going through deployments, trying..

4 Reasons I’m Thankful for my Military Life

I have known one thing my entire life and it is the military lifestyle. I was born into a Navy family where my dad served for 20 years. When I was 1..

Dear President-Elect Trump,

On November 8, 2016, Americans took to the polls to cast their votes in what many call as historic Presidential election. As results trickled in T..

Suicide Prevention Matters and Every Second Counts

“Are you thinking of killing yourself?”

How am I supposed to ask someone that? Can I even get the question out? Such a personal question…and what d..

5 Things to Accomplish While Your Spouse is Deployed

Separation from a spouse who is deployed is not easy. Most people suffer from loneliness as the major worry when they separate from their spouses. H..

Read All the Books…Even When a Parent is Deployed

At my kid’s elementary school, reading homework is mandatory for every grade—at least 30 minutes a day for the older kids and 20 for the younger one..