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My Homecoming

The most exciting time of a deployment is homecoming. This deployment was my first,... 

Simple Homemade Waffles from Scratch Simple Homemade Waffles from Scratch

Do you ever get into those moods where you feel like eating breakfast for dinner... 

Oh Baby Oh Baby

Since my delivery, life has kind of sped by me. I feel like if I blink anymore,... 

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Podcast / Radio Show

Be On The Show: Break the Cycle: Supporting Those Who Support You! Be On The Show: Break the Cycle: Supporting Those Who Support You!

We are looking for guests and YOUR input!! Upcoming Show: Giving Your FRG a Second... 

Inc 500|5000 Conf Features Mentor Fair for Military Entrepreneurs Inc 500|5000 Conf Features Mentor Fair for Military Entrepreneurs

Join us for the latest edition of Military Life Radio and Navy Wife Radio. On this... 

Hollywood Producer, Director Scott Waugh, talks movies, stunts and his film ‘Act of Valor’ (Audio Interview) Hollywood Producer, Director Scott Waugh, talks movies, stunts and his film ‘Act of Valor’ (Audio Interview)

Order the ‘Act of Valor’ Blu-Ray from Amazon.com by clicking on the film... 

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Bloggers

Sweet Dreams

2013 has been a year of trial and error so far. I have not thought about babies since my seven-year old was born. Once she was potty trained, I looked forward and never once looked back. Well, now that A is here, I am learning as I go. To all of those that told me my “baby skills” will come back, you are officially liars. All jokes aside, I’ve been... [Read more of this review]

Buon Anno from Italia

Happy New Year! Or, as Italians might say, Buon Anno! It’s been awhile since I’ve written for My Military Life and I have to say, I’m super excited to be back. I’m in my last year of graduate school so any time I’ve spent on a computer in the past few months had been dedicated to class. Right now, however, I’m in-between classes and finally... [Read more of this review]

Red Carpet Welcome Home – USS Olympia Red Carpet Welcome Home – USS Olympia

The USS Olympia recently returned from a 7 month deployment. What I like most about this photo is the creative red carpet and arch! Have you done anything creative like this for homecoming? JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (March 4, 2013) Senior Chief Sonar Technician Jim Sowa kisses his wife for the first kiss following the return of the Los... [Read more of this review]

Lose Weight, Get in Shape – Challenge Accepted! ~ Anna Lose Weight, Get in Shape – Challenge Accepted! ~ Anna

I never thought of myself as a skinny person, but I never really thought of myself as fat, either – at least until recently. I have never been happy with my body – ever. Even as a triple athlete in high school, I still hated my body. I stopped doing organized sports in college and ate like a college student – and gained 30 lbs. After... [Read more of this review]

Lose Weight! Get in Shape! A MyMilitaryLife Challenge

That dreaded bathroom scale!   Who among us couldn’t stand to lose a few pounds or to be in better shape? Do you dread going to the doctor because you’re going to receive the obligatory “You need to lose weight?” lecture? Is your weight contributing to other health issues? In a world where the media has shaped how both men... [Read more of this review]

Valentines Day love Valentines Day love

 Click here to download image “My heart is, and always will be, yours.” – Sense and Sensibility  Before there was Downton Abbey there was Sense and Sensibility. This film is one of my all time favorites. It is filled with many great quotes, one of which I have used above for this Valentine’s Day eCard. The long nights of a... [Read more of this review]

DIY Homemade Laundry Detergent DIY Homemade Laundry Detergent

A good friend of mine loves to make her own household items and cleaning products because they are cheaper and healthier for her and her family. The first cleaning product she asked me to try was laundry soap. She knew how sensitive my daughter’s skin is, how grimy and dirty my husband’s work clothes can get, and how frustrating it as... [Read more of this review]

My Homecoming

The most exciting time of a deployment is homecoming. This deployment was my first, and I was super excited. My husband was supposed to come home after Thanksgiving, but plans changed due to the mission. His ship and several others had to turn around. The one thing my pregnancy has taught me is to roll with the punches and just go with the flow. I tried... [Read more of this review]

Oh the things we forget… Oh the things we forget…

Can I see a show of hands for everyone with little kids? I was thinking about you all this week as I was asked to babysit an actual baby. Who knows the song by the Byrds, to which the lyrics are “To everything turn, turn, turn/ There is a season turn, turn, turn.” That is also from the Bible – but adding the “turn, turn” makes... [Read more of this review]

2013 BAH Rates – Basic Allowance for Housing 2013 BAH Rates – Basic Allowance for Housing

  The new 2013 BAH rates are now available. To check your BAH 2013 rate, visit this link for the calculator: https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/bahCalc.cfm The rates go into effect 1 Jan 2013. Remember, the rates are for new military families moving into an area. If your specific rate goes down, you’ll continue to receive the same amount. Related... [Read more of this review]

German Chocolate Cookie Bars German Chocolate Cookie Bars

Below is a family recipe that we made every year while I was growing up. We have perfected it over the years. It actually started out as a mistake. My mom was working from a recipe she found in a magazine article, and accidentally turned the oven on to the wrong temperature (250º instead of 350º). She kept checking on it and it just didn’t look... [Read more of this review]

Rum Balls, aka “Mommy’s Little Helpers” Rum Balls, aka “Mommy’s Little Helpers”

Hi everyone! I’m Anna, the resident officer of the Grammar Police (Blog Editor). I was encouraged to share with you a  few recipes that I shamelessly promoted on Facebook. This is one of my favorites that my mom made every year when we were kids. We (the kids) weren’t allowed to eat them and now I know why! These are no-bake cookies, so... [Read more of this review]

Simple Homemade Waffles from Scratch Simple Homemade Waffles from Scratch

Do you ever get into those moods where you feel like eating breakfast for dinner or brenner? In my house, brenner comes at least once a week. There is something about eating an omelet or french toast at the wrong hour of the day to make you feel like a college kid again. I blame that feeling on the time constraints of taking care of an infant, 7 year... [Read more of this review]

The Great Elf Adventures 2012 The Great Elf Adventures 2012

I am assuming by now that most everyone has seen the sneaky little Elves that take over homes this time of year. You probably either have one or wake up to a news feed of pictures from friends who have them! Santa sends these magic elves and the children get to name him or her whatever they like. These little elves come into the homes of children to... [Read more of this review]

Sears Raises, Distributes $1 Million in Gift Card Donations Via Fifth Annual Heroes at Home Wish Registry™ Sears Raises, Distributes $1 Million in Gift Card Donations Via Fifth Annual Heroes at Home Wish Registry™

Thank You SEARS! Your support of military families has been amazing!! READERS: Were you selected this year or in years past? Please leave us a comment with your experience!! via Sears.com This holiday season, Sears is continuing its longtime tradition of helping military families by providing deployed service members the means to buy holiday gifts... [Read more of this review]

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