Given recent news, our hearts are heavy for our military communities in Hawaii and Connecticut. As we've shared resources in the past, we wanted to provide specific support services for domestic violence and families. Both military and non-military. We hope if you ever find yourself in an unsafe situation, you feel comforable reaching out and [...]
Is Dad deployed or on patrol this year for Father’s Day? Not sure how or if you should celebrate? Here are a few ideas that may help you decide how to spend your Sunday: Change up your normal dinner routine Order takeout, maybe from Dad’s favorite place, and choose a fun place to sit and [...]
As military spouses, we sometimes dread holidays. Whether your sailor is home or not, unpredictable boat schedules make it hard and nearly impossible to make plans in advance. And is it just me or does Mother's Day creep up every year? With the big day only four days away, do you need plans? Or better [...]
April is the Month of the Military Child. The Month of the Military Child is a time to focus on and celebrate the contributions of military children and the unique needs of their lives. Military children are oh so resilient but it doesn’t mean this life isn’t tough on them! It is estimated that a [...]
For dual working parents or single parents, searching for childcare at a new duty station can be overwhelming to say the least! Below is a guide to some of the military childcare benefits available to service members and their families. Child Development Centers The military offers subsidized childcare at Child Development Centers (CDCs) on bases [...]
In honor of World Health Day, we wanted to highlight some health insurance resources you might not be aware of. Tricare is the designated health insurance for military members and their dependents, and everyone's experience is different. Whether you love it or hate it, try to familarize yourself with the resources and processes to avoid [...]
Darla Vieyra has experienced over 20 years of deployments with her submariner. But it was her husband's first deployment after having children that sparked her inspiration. Darla realized there was a lack of positive, encouraging deployment-based items for military families. So she launched Homefront Heroes, LLC! Her small business sells an original Deployment Journal and [...]
I’m about to have my second baby. To prepare, my husband and I recently went through our budget. Making room in our budget to become a family of 4 has been overwhelming! I definitely underestimated the amount of things we would need for a second baby and how much it would cost. Then I remembered [...]
Moving is hard enough, now add pregnancy. I have had the pleasure of PCS'ing in the first trimester of my first pregnancy and the third trimester of my second pregnancy. Both were quite a journey for different reasons. Here are a few recommendations I have for anyone heading into the same experience: Ask for help! [...]
