Deployments are stressful for all parties involved,. There’s a potential of danger involved whether you’re the service member who is leaving or the family member staying back. The homefront certainly doesn’t even come close to the danger on the battlefield, however, military families left behind are subject to certain vulnerabilities. With the right preventative measure […] Read more…
Deployment
8 Legal Documents to Update Before Deployment
The news of deployment can loom over a military family like a black cloud. It is emotionally and mentally stressful for all parties involved. Service members want to use all of the time they have before deployment to enjoy time with their loved ones. With all that is going on, taking care of your legal affairs […] Read more…
5 Tech Tools You Need to Tackle Deployments
Modern military families certainly challenges when it comes to deployment. Thankfully, technology has made extended separations MUCH easier to cope with. The deployed service member may be limited in the tools they can use, but the family members on the homefront have an array of technology to choose from. Here are 5 tech tools military […] Read more…
5 Tips for Birthday Care Packages
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SendSmiles #CollectiveBias As a military family, it seems as though every other month we are sending out a care package. When my husband is deployed, I sent out monthly care packages to make sure he had his essentials […] Read more…
7 Ways Military Spouses Can Prepare for Homecoming
The joy of welcoming home a deployed family member is unlike any other. As spouses and loved ones count down the days until they’re reunited, excitement and anticipation can be at an all-time high. To help ease your nerves, here are 7 things spouses can do to get ready for a military homecoming. Read more…