The Snack Plate: The Ultimate Summer Snack Hack

Several years ago, I was wandering the aisles of the local Airman’s Attic when I saw an old, five-section, chip… Read More

Back to School *On a Budget*

As each child headed to college or tech school, I thought I was prepared. Mentally, I was ready, but emotionally,… Read More

Unleash Creativity and Beat Boredom: The Lego Escape Room Adventure

As summertime rolls in, military families are faced with the age-old dilemma: how to keep the kids entertained without breaking… Read More

The Power of Pause

By Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka Sitting in the quiet confines of a hotel bathroom, I whispered words of reassurance into the phone,… Read More

Cheri Mason: The Woman Who Refused To Be Invisible

Judge. Chairman. Air Force spouse. Navy veteran daughter. Changemaker. Cheryl Mason is all of these things (and more), but she… Read More

Rebuilding Together: A New Perspective on Reintegration

By Michelle Bowler - @TheWaitingWarriors - Michelle@TheWaitingWarriors.com  We've been thinking about reintegration the wrong way. Things aren't "going back to… Read More

Learning to Say Yes: A Lesson for New Military Spouses

By Michelle Bowler - @TheWaitingWarriors - Michelle@TheWaitingWarriors.com  As a brand new military spouse, I made a major mistake that I… Read More

Lightning Flashes and Thunder Roars

“Head to your cars or the school. NOW!” As the coach shouted, another rumble of thunder sent us all running… Read More

10 Tips for Surviving Summertime Reintegration

The mayhem of military moves, broken furniture, and missing bikes from the transit truck is upon us. The whole military… Read More

Summer Break on a Budget

Summer is here! School is out, and our time is our own! While we are thankful for a more relaxed… Read More