When my brother and I were young, we didn't always get along. My mom still tells this story about how we fought so much that she needed a...

If you’ve received overseas orders, your mind is probably going in about five different directions. You’re realizing you’re moving far...

Every now and then, I see my high school friends sharing memories from high school, followed by, "Man, we're so old." In those moments, I...

We might not have met before, but I'm here to let you in on a tiny secret. It isn't anything groundbreaking—not really. You may have...

Whenever Valentine’s Day rolls around each year, it’s when most people take the time to show some major love to their partner. Be it with...

The New Year acts as a turning point for a lot of us. We make resolutions and vow to do something better—diet, exercise,...

Living overseas offers plenty of new opportunities for Americans: food, traditions, cultural events, and more. It’s probably the best...

When we’re younger, most of us dream about the future. That doesn’t stop as we age. Many of us continue to dream about the future even as...

Autumn is my favorite time of year to read a book. A hot drink, fuzzy blanket, and diving into the pages is really all I need. If you’re...

If you’ve been a military spouse for a few years, you’ve probably heard about Strong Bonds retreats offered by your installation’s...

Living at an OCONUS duty station is probably one of the most exciting parts of being a military family. Not everyone gets the chance, but...

When living overseas, it’s very easy to quickly begin missing certain things about the good ol’ US of A. It’s not that other countries...

Hey there, America! Remember me? I know it’s been a while. For the past two years I’ve been residing in Germany, following the love of my...

We are about to enter the prime PCS season, which means that some of you may be prepping for a big move, or you may be prepping to say...

This life isn’t an easy one. As military spouses, we’ve given up a lot of opportunities in exchange for marrying a service member. We’ve...

February always reminds me of the most challenging experience my family has had as serial military renters. Since arriving at my...

As you probably hear quite often, military life usually has no shortage of separations. It’s hard enough being separated from your...

It’s exciting to receive orders to Europe: the travel opportunities, the food, the culture. Europe offers so many new experiences. With...

If you’ve been around the military for even a short amount of time, you’ve probably at least heard a mention of “Murphy’s Law,” the...

November is usually the time of year when people consider all that they have to be thankful for. We begin to express our gratitude for...