Like a lot of parents lately, I’ve been trying to manage my day job and manage my kids’ virtual school responsibilities. Here are a few things I’ve learned along the way… You have to watch your kids like a hawk. The other day I got an email from my kindergarten daughter’s teacher. While I was […]
Veteran Spotlight: Dr. Hal Bradley
CareerArmy veteran Hal Bradley has an incredible story. He went from being one of the top drug smugglers in the United States to a Pastor with a Masters in Metaphysics and a Doctorate in Christian Pastoral Counseling. Since then, he has helped thousands of people overcome crises. In his new book Crisis Victory, released this month, he […]
Why I throw out my kids toys (and I’m not sorry)
MilSpouseI’m a minimalist mom, and my daughter is a hoarder. To be fair, she’s only six. Still, she’s never met a toy she didn’t HAVE TO HAVE. She’s never met a rock that wasn’t SO PRETTY. She’s never drawn a picture that wasn’t a work of art. Here’s the problem: Until two months ago, we […]
10 kids’ birthday party ideas in the age of the Coronavirus
Family ResourcesPlanning a kid’s birthday party amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is no easy task. Here are some ideas that can help ensure the kids in your life have a blast on their birthday! 1. Drive-by party If you live in an area hit hard by COVID-19, birthday parties may be off the table this year. […]
7 military bases that are great places to vacation this fall
Family ResourcesAs international travel stays limited, you may want to consider vacationing near a military base. Not only are local hotels more likely to have military discounts, but you can opt to stay in a Navy Lodge, in Space-A Lodging, or other military lodging options. Note: Most of these are top places for outdoor activities specifically, […]
Veteran Spotlight: Talking military personal finance with author Colonel S. Jamie Gayton
Family ResourcesColonel S. Jamie Gayton is the author of Guide to Personal Financial Planning for the Armed Forces (now in its 7th edition). A graduate of United States Military Academy, he deployed to Saudi Arabia and Iraq in support of Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and commanded a battalion in Iraq from 2005 to 2006 during […]
5 letter writing tips from inspiring war time love letters
Family ResourcesIf you’re struggling to find topics to write about in your letters to someone who is at boot camp or deployed, looking to letters of the past can be great inspiration. Millions of letters have gone back and forth between loved ones during America’s wars, and if you find one that moves you, ask yourself […]
No trick or treating? Here’s how to still make Halloween fun
Family ResourcesLos Angeles canceled trick or treating this year (it later revised its guidelines), and other cities are still considering whether or not to limit Halloween activities. And most schools, which usually do a student Halloween parade, are canceling this tradition out of social distancing concerns. This leaves parents in a tough spot. How do […]
10 Tips for organizing your closet (especially if you move all the time)
Family ResourcesI have lived in four different houses over the past four years, and I am all too familiar with moving my clothes and other items from one closet to another. The good news, however, is that every move gives you a chance to: 1) Get rid of clothes you don’t wear anymore; and 2) Improve […]
10 Free and useful things for military service members
Family ResourcesYou probably know about the MANY military discounts that companies and organizations offer to servicemembers, dependents and veterans (tip: ALWAYS ask if there is a military discount before you pay for anything). But did you know that military families can also get things entirely for free? Here are ten things military members can get for […]
