Being a military spouse for almost eight years now, I have heard it all when it comes to reasons for or against befriending a military spouse. Many people tend to stay away from befriending military spouses based on things they have heard or what little they think they know about military spouses. Some of the reasons…
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30 Spring Activities for Couples and Military Couples
It’s spring now and that means the warmer weather is coming! The birds are singing, the kids get to play outside more, and the most important thing is all the activities you can do as a family and together as a couple. Sometimes it can be hard to find things to do as a couple. It’s…
Why You Shouldn’t Judge a Military Spouse During Deployment
Several months ago, I received an email from a particularly confusing woman who had some sad and misconceived thoughts about military spouses. It was confusing because she genuinely sounded like she wanted to help, but also came across as extremely judgmental and nosey. Here’s what the email said: Hi Kathryn, Just came across your blog. I…
Supporting Your Spouse Through a Life of Military Service
Seeing your spouse sign up for a life of military service in the Army, Air Force, or any other branch isn’t easy. You know it will mean extended time apart, and it will be challenging for both of you. On the other hand, you couldn’t be more proud of them as they prepare for a…
5 Ways to Support and Help Veterans
We all want to do our part for the men and women who have fought in wars and fell on hard times afterwards. But sometimes it’s hard to know what you can do to help them best. Here are some top ideas that you could try and do to help veterans. Help Veterans Today! 1….
Hickory Farms Presents: Free Shipping to Military Addresses
With Christmas comes lots of Christmas music, Christmas trees, pretty lights, presents, and lots of holiday joy. While I love each and every one of these things, one of the things not on this list that I always look forward to is the Hickory Farms gift boxes. Review: Hickory Farms Deluxe Gift Crate. I was…
6 Christmas Books for Military Kids
There are a lots of ways to make Christmas fun and to teach kids about Christmas and the entire winter season. One of these ways is through the love of reading! While Christmas and winter are a fun time in a child’s life, it can sometimes be sad and disappointing time for a military child if…
Journey Through Deployment Book Sale and FREE Chapter!
It’s been exactly two years since my book, Journey Through Deployment: Stepping Forward With Confidence During Military Separations came out. I have sold over 400 copies and have gotten so many positive reviews. I am so glad that I have been able to help and encourage so many spouses through this book. Here is just one of the…
How to Celebrate Thanksgiving When a Family Member is Deployed
Celebrating any holiday alone or without a family member can be hard. Thanksgiving is one that is hard because of how family-oriented it is. It may be a time to remember our blessings, but it’s hard to be thankful when someone is missing from our family. Even though you may not feel like celebrating thanksgiving this year,…
The Armed Forces Vacation Club: Make Your Travel Dreams Come True!
I never understood how much I loved to travel until I married my military man. Military life has a way of opening doors to new places and there are many ways that military families like ourselves can make their travel wishes comes true. One of these ways is through the Armed Forces Vacation Club® – the…
