The Impact of PCS Moves on Your Kids
We can look into the eyes of our children to see the impact of PCS moves. We can listen to...
Job Description: Must Have Multiple PCS Moves
As a military spouse, wouldn’t it be amazing if the job you wanted had this requirement: "Must have personal experience...
I Survived Thanksgiving Overseas
It's time to talk turkey - Thanksgiving turkey, that is. This is my first American holiday overseas and I'm a...
Military Spouse Home Decorators Take on White Walls
White walls. It’s the first thing we notice when walking into our new home on base or in a rental...
The Uncheckable Back-to-School Check List for Military Kids
I’ve checked off everything on my list for back to school. Registered for school. Check. School supplies. Check. New backpack....
Decorate for Fall, Not Halloween: DIY to Last All Season!
We all know the jack-o-lanterns aren’t going to last long after Halloween, but what if you created a look that...
Finding Family Inside the Fisher House
Everyone in the military community has heard of the Fisher House Foundation. Most us have some idea of the services...
Fast and Healthy Meal Tricks from a Mom of Five Boys
Looking great starts with feeling great. Taking care of yourself is important – but where do you start? Visit MerckEngage for...
Friendship-Dating: Why You Should Befriend Fellow MilSpouses
With every PCS, I'm forced to start dating again. Friendship-dating, that is. Picture this. A speed dating service for military...
3 Back-to-School Transition Tips After PCS
For military-connected children, the first day at a new school is more than just being the new kid; it can be...
In Sickness and In Health
In loving memory of Caeli Von Donk Black. One year ago today, on Saturday, June 6th 2015, Lt. Colonel Caeli...
5 Tips For Life From a Seasoned Military Spouse
After a decade or two, you become a seasoned military spouse, and you pick up a few bits of wisdom....
The Best Tax Tips for Military Spouses in 2020
It's that time of year, again! Tax Season! Whether you're a new military spouse or a seasoned spouse, it never...
2 Important Sides of the Mid-Year-PCS Coin
Supporting both the academic and emotional side is the next best thing to having parental super powers. It’s the first...
6 Survival Strategies for PCSing Mid-Year with Milkids
It’s cold outside. That is the first thing I notice from the comfort of my window staring at a giant...
Parents Need to Know the Military-Connected Children’s Educational Bill of Rights
Military-connected children have educational rights. They may not be called educational rights in any law or policy, but the intent...
6 Answers About Collecting Data on Military Kids
1. What is the Military Student Data Identifier? Currently, there is no reliable and consistent data available on the academic...
9 Easy Ways to Welcome a New Military Family
Welcome, neighbors! >> (start pinning your ideas on our brand new Pinterest board!) The moving truck is gone; there are...
