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Fast fact: Our blog will publish it’s 3000th (yes, you read that right!) blog post in 2023. All of the content is brought to you by empowered experience volunteer bloggers and insightful expert bloggers. You name a topic that a military spouse or organization could write about, we’ve probably got it. Current topics include PCS, deployment, parenting, finances, solidarity, humor, milspouse experiences, expert advice, and more. And if you don’t find what you’re looking for, you can always join us as a blogger to share your story!

Make-Them-Because-of-Mom Food Ideas

Make-Them-Because-of-Mom Food Ideas

by | May 2, 2020 | , ,

Growing up, my family was one that had dinner together at the table with the TV turned off, usually at the same time each night without fail. On Sundays, we had a big lunch at the table instead of dinners. I’m sure we went out to dinner, ordered pizza, or picked up sandwiches from time to time, but we were still almost always there together at the table, eating together.

I think we all know that Mom is the one to thank for this routine. I have no idea if we showed her gratitude at every meal, and this is reality, so I’m going to guess we didn’t. I do know that I treasure this family mealtime around our table in memory and retrospect.

We always took Mom out for a nice sit-down restaurant meal on Mother’s Day.

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News 6 Mashup: April 27, 2020

News 6 Mashup: April 27, 2020

by | Apr 29, 2020 | , ,

Here are the top stories for the week of April 6, 2020, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt:

• Military Extends Travel Ban to June 30, 2020

* Voting By Mail Not New for US Military—Can it be Implemented Across the Nation?

* National Museum of United States Army Delays Opening

* 97-Year-Old Veteran Shows Off Moves

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I’m Not a Perfect Parent (and Neither are You)

I’m Not a Perfect Parent (and Neither are You)

by | Apr 28, 2020 | , ,

Recently, my 6-year-old had a homework assignment about creating a chain reaction. We drafted our plan using sketches of how we would set up dominoes to fall over various surfaces before launching a car through a loop-de-loop. We spent hours setting up dominoes, knocking them down by accident, and starting over. Finally, everything was in position and still standing despite two younger siblings “helping.” 

My 6-year-old got into position and gently tipped the first domino. We watched them fall, hearing a satisfying clink as each domino made contact with the one in front of it. 

Finally, the last domino began to fall. It tapped the car, and…

Nothing. 

Hours of trying to make it work and it didn’t.

My daughter was upset, and honestly, we might have been overly ambitious. 

That experiment got me thinking about our current struggles as parents.

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Resilient. Strong. Brave: Our Military Children

Resilient. Strong. Brave: Our Military Children

by | Apr 27, 2020 | , , ,

My sweet children had no choice. They were born into this wild, amazing, adventure called the Army life, and they haven’t known any different. Their little 13 -and 10-year-old lives are filled with many moves, unwanted change, tearful goodbyes, joyful reunions, a keen ability to adapt, lots of experience at new-friend-making, and a unique appreciation for “family time.” 

Like many of us, their Army life has been comprised of some really high highs and really low lows.

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Silver Linings

Silver Linings

by | Apr 25, 2020 | , ,

Well suffice it to say, spring isn’t going quite the way we planned…

As I’m typing, the world is literally shut down, with fear and panic being the overruling emotions. You pretty much can’t go anywhere or talk to anyone, and so far there’s no real end in sight. And what’s with all the toilet paper hoarders? Honestly, with all that’s going on, it’s super easy to focus on the negative. But you know what? In my house, there’s been a whole lot of positives too.

Don’t start rolling your eyes yet!

I’m not about to sit here and lie to you, talking about how my family is just loving the time all crammed together, and how I’m managing to write the next great American novel and simultaneously cook all the gourmet meals I’ve always wanted to try, while my well-behaved children and attentive husband look like Pottery Barn models in the background of my pictures, with the hashtag #lovingthisquaratinelife!

Nope. Not in this house.

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