Holidays
Halloween is the Only Time to Hide Behind a Mask
As a kid I wasn’t allowed to do Halloween. It is one of the holidays that now as an adult, I… Read More
Teal Pumpkins to Make Halloween Safe for Kids with Food Allergies
From CNN.com Halloween can be extra scary for kids with food allergies. Chocolate is frightening if you're allergic to milk,… Read More
Deadlines for Delivering Holiday Care Packages to Your Servicemembers
U.S. Postal Service Recommended Mailing Dates From USPS: "The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, but… Read More
Valentine’s Day With a Twist
Author's note: Several weeks after this was published, the military spouse honored in this piece, Auline, passed away unexpectedly. I… Read More
10 Things Military Spouses Are Grateful For This Christmas
December is a lot of things. It’s a season of happiness, laughter, family, present buying, baking, cold weather, reflection, regrowth… Read More
5 Ways to Stay Positive While You’re Alone This Christmas
Deployments always have their hard moments, but they can feel especially challenging during the holiday season. It can be difficult… Read More
The Infamous Christmas Truce – Then & Now
The year was 1914 and the world was immersed in war- the Great War. A war that many envisioned to… 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
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