Ashley Jacobs

When you sit down and talk with a child about the best and worst parts of Christmas, their answers are… Read More

  Americans are busy. We don’t need a government study to tell us that. But, for the sake of making… Read More

Photo Credit: Flickr user Joseph Gruber   This year marks the 150th Anniversary of Arlington National Cemetery, and Wreaths Across… Read More

Photo Credit: Flickr user Hilde Skjolberg   If you're anything like me, you might be finding yourself overwhelmed with the… Read More

Stumped when it comes to gift-giving this year? Still have a few people to scratch off the list, but don’t… Read More

Photo Credit: Flickr user Amanda Krueger   I know what you’re thinking. “Ooh! An article about DIY gifts! I can’t wait… Read More

Photo Credit: Destiny Ogden It's that time of year again- we are heading into the season of the military ball.… Read More

Military deployments are emotionally draining. That's no secret. But few people shine the light on how physically exhausting and demanding… Read More

Whether you're driving four hours in the van to your destination or packing up for a long haul flight south… Read More

Photo Credit: Alex, Flickr.com As a journalist, I rarely write articles from my point of view. I do the research, complete… Read More

An jewelry designer is taking her passion for supporting military families and drawing on her own experience as a military… Read More

Putting together care packages isn't as easy as grabbing a few magazines, some nonperishable food items and slapping a stamp… Read More

Military children are no strangers to division. Between deployments, field exercises and long hours, children know what it's like to… Read More

While the best gifts in life aren't tangible - the smiles, the butterflies in our stomachs, the way our heart… Read More

The military ball is designed to honor your service member and celebrate tradition. Rather than stressing over what to wear,… Read More

If there's one thing military families know about, it's the strain distance can put on a relationship and how hard… Read More

Being pregnant on base can be as exciting as it is nerve-racking. Here are a few things you should know… Read More

By Ashley Jacobs, Marine Spouse Life as a military spouse can be a roller coaster. It is full of ups… Read More