Make Money with these 8 Successful Reseller Tips
The garage is overflowing, the drawers are ready to burst, and there are more than a few mystery boxes in a closet that you...
8 House Hunting Websites for Military Families
Military families rarely get the luxury to choose their location and house hunting can be quite overwhelming when you are moving to a brand...
4 Wallpaper Options that Aren’t Wallpaper for Base Housing
Nothing is constant in a military family's life. They will have a new neighborhood, a new dentist, and new friends every couple of years. To...
The Pros and Cons of Living On Base
Even though you’ve just started to really like the people next door, and you finally found a taco place that speaks to your heart,...
24 Best Small Towns to Retire In for Your “Forever Home”
Ah, retirement. When you can make your own decisions, choose where you live and for how long, and can finally buy that "nice" furniture....
What We Learned about Hurricane Preparedness from Hurricane Florence
Hurricane season is upon us once again. And for those of in Eastern North Carolina, every named storm brings back memories of Hurricane Florence—which...
Mastering Kansas City Style Barbecue Sauce
One of the perks of getting stationed in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas is the close proximity to Kansas City. And, if the Food Network has...
Okinawan Taco Rice
If you have been stationed in Okinawa, then you are well aware of the foodie phenomenon called taco rice, a culinary culture clash of...
Trying All the Commissary Ramen Noodles
Ramen has always been there to carry us through the good and bad times. Broke college student, empty fridge, tired as a mother, or...
Fill the Jugs: The Milk Maker Lactation Cookie Recipe
Welcome to motherhood. On top of the spit-up, sleeplessness, and forgetting your own name may linger the occasional doubt in your milk supply volume....
15 Best Netflix, Hulu, & Amazon Prime TV Shows to Watch...
You've had a long day with the kids and just want to curl up on the sofa with a glass of liquid dessert and...
Where to Live, Eat, and Explore Near MCAS Cherry Point
The chances are, that if you have orders to MCAS Cherry Point, you have probably heard many rumors about it. Cherry Point sits in...
10 Tips to Break Up the White-Wall Monotony in Base Housing
Few things kill a creative person’s spirit more than the inability to paint or decorate boring white walls. Instead of a quick trip to...
Moving to Hurricane Territory? Here’s What You Need to Know.
Military families rarely get hometown orders — or even orders to familiar regions of the country. Along with learning the lay of the land —...
Delicious Freezable Breakfast Burritos for Busy Mornings
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Ahhh, weekday mornings. You gently open up your eyes and decide to lay in bed for...
5 Comfort Dishes for Your Next Meal Train
Growing up meal trains were less official than they are now, but they were just as efficient. When a neighbor had a baby, we...
5 Yummy School Lunch Ideas That Will Shake Up Your Kids...
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Your kids are headed back to school and that means its time to start thinking and planning school lunch...
5 Easy & Kid-Friendly Vegan Snacks
If you're a busy parent, chances are that you've fallen victim to giving your child those easy go-to snacks that are packed with sugar...
Five Ways to Make Deployment Dinners Easier
When deployment has got you down the motivation to make elaborate meals is close to nil. Which is why as dinner time approaches, we...
6 Natural Air Fresheners for Your Home
Do you have a new rental or room in your house that has a funky smell that just won't go away? Yea, we've been there. It's bad enough that...
Southern Shrimp and Grits Recipe
When you think of Southern food, you probably immediately think fried. While you certainly would be correct about that, there are also some interesting...
5 Easy Meal Ideas For PCS Season
So, your spouse has orders overseas and now it's time to get the house packed. Between navigating all of the paperwork, appointments, and timelines...
Moving to Tornado Alley? Here’s What You Need to Know.
Did you suddenly find yourself in the middle of the United States where tornado sirens are a thing? Welcome to Tornado Alley! Don’t stop...
No-Fail Potluck Recipes
Do you have an upcoming event that calls for everyone to bring a dish? Stand out from the sea of pasta salads and mac-n-cheese...
A Robotic Lawn Mower is a Thing and Yes, You Need...
Amazon Prime Day just passed and one of the most popular purchases of the day were robot vacuums. Some days we might feel like...
20 Reasons Why Every Military Family Needs a Husqvarna Automower
We have all heard of robotic vacuums that are inside your house, but did you know there are robotic lawn mowers, too? With the...
5 Pantry Organization Hacks to Make Your House Pinterest Swoon-Worthy
Our lives are busy. Between juggling jobs, our spouse, school, sports, and everything else on our plates, keeping the house organized can be a...
DIY Halloween Candle Holders
Got baby food jars on hand? Got some colorful tissue paper in the closet? Have you managed to hide at least some of the white...
How to Create the Perfect Deployment Wall
Deployment separation is tough, but families on the homefront are resilient. Instead of focussing on the negatives, we support, we beam with pride, and...
5 Super Bowl Snack Ideas for Game Day
So, you're gearing up for the Super Bowl! Whether your favorite team is playing or not, the Super Bowl is a fun excuse to...
Thanksgiving Side Dishes to Wow a Crowd: Sweet Potato Soufflé
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and with the holiday season comes a flurry of fall-themed recipes that will no doubt flood the internet.
It can be...
How to Mix the Perfect Honey Lavender Martini
Sweet and tangy, mild yet powerful. Just like you or a milspouse you know! If you like to hide the taste of vodka in...
How to Create a Minimalist Wardrobe as a Military Family
Marie Kondo has made the minimalist lifestyle hip. From her book to her Netflix show, people across the world and working on limiting clutter...
Staying Fit and Eating Clean During PCS Limbo
Going through a permanent change of station (PCS) is a real pain. But it’s what military members and their families do. Most have gotten...
Cheddar and Apple Grilled Cheese for a Wholesome, Kid-Friendly Recipe
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As moms, our go-to meal plans can kind of get...boring. Now that the school year has begun...
Disaster Prep: 8 Things to Have on Hand
You’ve lived many places. You’ve conquered many things. But, if you’re living in the projected path of a storm (last year Florence, this year...