I remember an assignment in middle school that required us to interview our hero and then write a report about their life and legacy. In my mind, there was no greater hero than my grandpa. After all, he was a key male figure in my life who always had strong arms and...
By Maggie PhillipsGuest Blogger When I was growing up as an Army kid, my dad had a firm rule: we always spent Christmas morning at home. Our home. Maybe we left later in the day or the next day to visit grandparents or other family and friends, b. But he was adamant...
Year after year, it gets harder to find the perfect gift for those who seem to have everything they need — especially when it comes to parents, in-laws, and grandparents. But, most of the time, all it takes is something that comes from the heart that will remind them...
By Jaimi EricksonGuest Blogger Winter weather provides the perfect excuse to plan a family game night. We won’t miss anything on the news by turning it off for a night. Kids crave quality time with us. Playing a board game as a family teaches me so much about my...
By Amanda HuffmanGuest Blogger A lot of people think they know what military life is like. They don’t. My husband is a military servicemember and many people I meet assume that my military service starts and ends with my husband’s. But I actually served in the...
By Julie ProvostGuest Blogger The holiday season has arrived, whether we are ready for it or not. This time of year always seems to sneak up on me. I feel like we go from lazy summer days to putting up our Christmas tree in just a few weeks. Time flies, but here we...
