Solo Parenting: Alone But Not Alone

I never wanted to be a military spouse. I wanted a husband who came home every night before dinner, just as my father did. I wanted my kids to play with their cousins every weekend, just as I did. As a young adult I had naively wished for a different life than what I...
Healthy Valentine’s Day Care Package Ideas

Healthy Valentine’s Day Care Package Ideas

Deployments are tough all the way around. While I think it is tough here maintaining the home front with our first baby on the way and the typical new homeowner issues, I know that my husband is dealing with his own issues of adjusting to a new environment and his new...
5 Things I Do With My Friends During Deployments

5 Things I Do With My Friends During Deployments

Chances are, if you are reading this article you currently have a deployed spouse or one that will deploy or leave for an extended period of time in the future. And chances are, you’re nervous and wondering what you are going to do with all your free time. How do I...