Allie Struber

Allison Struber is an educator, writer, military spouse and mother of three. Inspired by her kid’s energy and her husband’s dry humor, she spends her days speaking in schools, facilitating support groups and steadily taking in each moment. Read more of her writings at fb.me/STEMwritings.

Finding Joy When You Feel Left Behind

It started when you saw the boxes. You knew your friend would be moving, but it felt so far away.… Read More

The Small-Plate Solution for Fun Spring Entertaining

Although winter snow has *hopefully* passed, spring brings new activities that cause our house to be a bit of a… Read More

Honor Mama & Celebrate Baby with a Duty Station Baby Shower

The goal of a baby shower seems simple: Have fun loving the mama and celebrating the baby. However, in the… Read More

How to Help Our Military Kids Make Friends

Every parent wants their child to make friends. Community is necessary for a quality life, yet it can be challenging… Read More

Near or Far, 6 Ways We Can Strengthen Our Military Marriages This Year

A healthy and strong military marriage is at the top of many people's priority list, but accomplishing this takes effort.… Read More

It’s Time to Organize Your Military Life This Year

Whether you have lived in your house 10 days, 10 months or 10 years (is that even possible?!), there is… Read More

There is No Goodbye in the Military

Goodbye in the military really does mean 'see you later' whether we like it or not. The world is small,… Read More

I Need a Mentor for My Military Child

The positive pregnancy test first confirming my daughter's existence brought a host of emotions and a long list of baby… Read More

My Tears Release My Grief and Worry

It is day five. The morning was hectic, but we made it out the door ready to navigate the path… Read More

3 Things Not Even Pinterest Knows You Need For a PCS Road Trip

"Do not fail us now Gloria!" I called out as my husband drove our packed minivan and trailer onto a dimly… Read More

Why You Should Just Plant the Garden…

It seemed like a good idea to make a bucket list. Something about writing my dreams down made them seem… Read More