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75+ Swoon-Worthy Open When Letters Your Boyfriend Will Obsess Over

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This ultimate list of 75 open when letters, topics and ideas will keep your long-distance boyfriend missing you 24/7. Several years ago I was a military girlfriend. My service member boyfriend was preparing to deploy to the Middle East. I was frantic, young and deeply in-love. When you want to be with someone literally every [...]

Raising Kids

When Kids Won’t Listen, Try “Backing Up”

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Use this quick parenting strategy for getting kids to listen when your voice becomes white noise. Some evenings during the kids bedtime routine, it feels like we haven't made any progress in nearly nine years. "Did you brush your teeth yet?" I repeat this in a pleading voice. It's almost like a prayer, hoping that some divine [...]

Mom Life

50+ Best Outdoor Toys for Kids That’ll Bring Endless Hours of Fun

Inside: A unique round-up of outdoor toys for kids that are recommended by MOMS and DADS. Wide range of backyard toys that get the kids outside and off tech! Affiliate links included for your convenience. If you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It's getting harder and harder to motivate kids to [...]

MilSpouse Life

5 Ways to Help Military Kids Develop Smart Money Habits

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Navy Federal Credit Union. All opinions are 100% mine. Navy Federal is a federally insured by NCUA. The conversation with my kids used to start like this: "Mom, can I have the newest video game console?" "Mom, I need a virtual reality set!" "Mom, when can we go on a cruise?" Do you [...]

Schedule / Routine

7 Practical Tips for Cleaning With Kids Successfully

Little boy helping to clean the living room and vacuum.

Cleaning with kids - it's possible! How to keep a clean house with kids, even if you're short on time and exhausted. Plus, learn seven easy ways to get your kids involved. I love getting the kids involved in some spring cleaning (they even cleaned in the toddler years). It's the perfect opportunity to help them develop life [...]

Deployment

42+ Top Missing Him Quotes to Send Your Long Distance Boyfriend

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Long distance relationships are incredibly challenging. There are many times when...it hurts.  I was clinging to anything that would help a keep a strong relationship. For much of our time apart, he was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan and these quotes helped him feel encouraged through the loneliness.  A thoughtful [...]

Deployment

101+ Long Distance Relationship Quotes That Will Keep the Burn Alive 🔥

During the three-year long-distance relationship between my husband and me, it was really a series of long-distance relationship quotes that helped us feel hopeful. Back in 2008, he was my boyfriend at the time. I was living in Wisconsin working as a critical care nurse and he was working in North Carolina as an Active Duty Marine. [...]

Military Resources

15+ Top-Rated Veteran-Owned Coffee Companies

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Around here, we are coffee snobs for our cup of joe, and we know you're going to love these top-rated veteran-owned coffee companies! Whether you're a military spouse, service member or civillian, there is no better feeling than supporting veteran-owned businesses on a daily basis. From dark roast to specialty coffee brands, we've [...]

Military Resources

85 Most Inspiring Veteran Quotes to Say “Thank You for Your Service”

quote overlayed on image of American flag.

Veteran quotes are the perfect way to thank a veteran and convey a message when you're not quite sure what to say on Veterans Day.  To the average civilian, this act of gratitude might not seem important. But to our service members, it means everything. I think most veterans would affirm this directly. You may [...]

Mom Life

25+ Easy, Healthy Lunches for Fussy 2 Year-Olds

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Is your toddler a picky eater? Try these 25+ nutritious lunches for 2 year-olds that kids love and are EASY and PRACTICAL for parents to make! Post contains affiliate links. You want to create healthy lunches for your 2 year-old, but they are so picky! You've tried different tastes and textures. You've tried bribery and [...]

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