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Ways You Can Help the Great State of Oklahoma
RED CROSS The Oklahoma Red Cross is asking people to donate by texting Red Cross to 90999 which will… [more]
New Lifetime Series Documenting Real Life Stories of Military Families
A new Lifetime series has aired documenting the real life stories of military spouses, mothers and veterans.… [more]
Making What’s Important to Mothers; A Mother’s Day Craft
As Mother's Day approached I felt a little more emotional than usual. This year I won't be with my… [more]
The Unemployed Wife
As I sit here writing this, it is well into the afternoon and I am still in my sweat pants and t-shirt.… [more]
He Likes Me! He Really Likes Me!
Six years ago life as my three kids and I knew it changed. We were so excited because our soldier was… [more]
The Diagnosis – Military Kids and Autism
I was surprisingly calm through out the forty-five minute drive to the clinic. No part of me thought… [more]
Hot Topic Friday: Cheating Industry
What are your thoughts about these websites that promote "Adultery"? Here is the link to the post by… [more]
Uncle Clyde’s Sweet Tea Recipe
If ya’ll are as big of fans as I am of Duck Dynasty, then ya’ll are in love with Uncle Si Robertson. … [more]
A New Home: Are You Settled?
I don’t know about you, but in our time with the Coast Guard we have moved quite a few times. Each… [more]
Celebrating Father’s Day: The Dove Men + Care “Mission: Care
In our military lifestyle, absence is hard on the parents as well as kids. As much as we wish this was not the reality, it just is. So we have to make the best of it. Fathers are an important influence in their children’s’ lives. Being apart for special days and achievements is hard on everyone, [...]
A New Home: Are You Settled?
I don’t know about you, but in our time with the Coast Guard we have moved quite a few times. Each move took us to a new town and a new state. It is a common misconception that because military families move so much, they don’t need time to settle in to a new place. [...]
Five Unique Gifts for your Hero this Father’s Day
Father’s Day can be tricky in our house. For the last several Father’s Days the hubby has been picking out his own gifts. Guys say we’re hard to buy for, but unless they collect something, I really think they are hard to shop for. I mean, I get the general idea behind power tools, but [...]
Our Awesome Anniversary
My husband and I have been together for over seven years and married for five. Every year with him is an awesome year, he is my best friend after all, but I have got to tell you, anniversary number five was the best. Let me explain… My husband has been in the Army for as [...]
The Single Family
A single family, I am talking about those families who don’t have kids. Some may chose not to have kids because they don’t see that in their future. For others, they simply are not able to conceive children. Others feel that they are still too young to have kids and want to enjoy married life [...]
Enjoy 2000 Plus Museums for Free this Summer!
Last week my parents were in town. The weather here in Norfolk has finally started to warm up. I think Mother Nature skipped spring and went straight for summer. Since it was 80 plus degrees and humid most days they were here we decided to spend one afternoon at the Hermitage Museum, for free! That’s [...]
He Likes Me! He Really Likes Me!
Six years ago life as my three kids and I knew it changed. We were so excited because our soldier was coming home after being deployed for 15 months, we would finally be a complete family again. Considering this was our sixth deployment, we had no concerns or worries and knew what we should expect [...]
