What I Really Want For Christmas as a Military Spouse

Dear Santa, Just a warning St. Nick, this list might be long. I gave up waiting for my birthday or… Read More

8 Things NOT to Do at the Holiday Office Party

Shared from GIJobs.com Unlike a lot of post-military transition elements, holiday parties should be one that isn’t completely foreign to… Read More

Ratings Restored: Effective Immediately Sailors Will Get Their Job Titles Back

From Navytimes.com Navy leaders are reversing their controversial decision to eliminate sailors’ ratings and will restore job titles across the… Read More

What It’s Like to be Deployed for Christmas

photo credit: youngqists.weebly.com As a military brat, I had my fair share of holidays without my dad around. I think… Read More

Beyond FaceTime: Staying Connected Through The Holidays

His favorite meal is almost ready, the warm and familiar aroma filling the house. His favorite cookies sit waiting for… Read More

Handling Holiday Stress With Grace, Laughter, and Wine!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Or at least that’s the rumor. For some of us this time… Read More

Military Kids Identified

Our military kids are a unique bunch. By default, they're drafted into a life demanding sacrifices many most adults shy… Read More

The Holiday Habits of Civilian Companies

From GIJobs.com In general, most civilian companies in the U.S. recognize six major holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence… Read More

25 Things Only a Military Spouse Would Understand about Christmas…

The music is in the air, people are stringing lights, the world is full of smiles and laughter; Christmastime is… Read More

Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Any Budget

Christmas confession here: I LOVE Christmas, like Buddy the Elf style love, but the closer I get to Christmas I… Read More