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Faith Clark
Aug 16, 2024
Semi-Independent Reading Time
Military life involves a lot of time away from those you love – parents who are deployed, or who simply work such long hours that you...
Hadley W.
May 10, 2024
Military Kids in the Media
Ah, television, I love it and hate it. As a kid, I looked for people who were "like me." That kid in first grade who was playing with...
Lilly Saint
Apr 12, 2024
Top Four Things To Do in Japan
There are countless things to do in Japan - tasty things to eat, fun places to go, and amazing things to see. Here are my top four. #1...
Lilly Saint
Feb 23, 2024
New Houses
Everyone talks about how moving halfway across the world, getting on a plane, and leaving your family and friends behind feels, but no...
Kate U.
Jan 29, 2024
Best Winter Activities, by the Region (Part 2)
The old year has ended, but winter continues in Midwestern and Northeast America. If you’re still looking for activities to fill your...
Faith Clark
Jan 12, 2024
Serving a Community
Service is a concept that all military families are intimately familiar with. We're familiar with it cause that’s why mom or dad are...
Kate U.
Dec 8, 2023
Best Winter Activities, by the Region (Part 1)
As we can tell by trees shaking their leaves and hot chocolate flying off the shelves, winter is coming. In the months ahead, some states...
Elisabeth H.
Nov 17, 2023
Top 10 Day-Trips Near Fort Bliss, Texas
Despite the other four places I’ve lived, Fort Bliss was, hands down, my favorite place to live. The just over three years I spent there...
Faith Clark
Sep 15, 2023
A Harrisburgian How-To
If you moved to Carlisle this summer, welcome! For a great guide to in-town activities, check out this article by Nina A. for some tips...
Paige McCormack
Aug 14, 2023
Operation Deploy Your Dress: Empowering the Military Community with Glamour!
Military social life is a concept that is commonly underestimated by the civilian eye. I grew up watching my parents transform into shiny...
Kate U.
Jul 21, 2023
Best Summer Activities, by the Region (Part 2)
Summer is at its peak, and the possibilities for fun are endless. In this two-part series, I've tried to find the best places to go...
Brynn Lee
Jun 16, 2023
Reviewing the Pentagon/Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (Part 2)
The Pentagon/Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall duty station and its surrounding area (the DMV region) is home to a high military population,...
Brynn Lee
Jun 14, 2023
Reviewing the Pentagon/Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall (Part 1)
Arlington County in Northern Virginia is home to a famous and easily recognizable duty station - the Pentagon. The Pentagon and its...
Kate U.
May 29, 2023
Best Summer Activities, by the Region (Part 1)
Summers for military kids are often times of change. Thankfully, most places in the US have the typical staples of summer (pools,...
Lilly Saint
Sep 21, 2022
Top 5 Fun Things to Do in Guam
If you didn’t already know, Guam is a tropical island known for its white sand and clear water. It has a number of awesome things you can...
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Nov 3, 2021
10 Amazing Southern Arizona Day Trips
If you're moving to Southern Arizona, you might be a little bummed out. I'll admit that when I first laid eyes on my new home, I was...
Nina A.
Oct 13, 2021
Hidden Gems in Carlisle, Pennsylvania!
Two years stationed at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania have provided me with many opportunities to check out numerous local spots. Over...
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