Tears of Joy

No matter how big or small the gesture might be, supporting our military is certainly appreciated. I had already known that; but that day, my commitment to helping military members, spouses and families was reaffirmed in a big way.

This past Christmas was the most joyous season yet for me. It was filled with moments of true happiness because it truly is better to give than receive.

Home for a while

My husband has been home from his third deployment for six months now. In the past this usually would mean that we were getting ready for our next deployment. He was home for 365 days between deployment one and two. And was home for 15 months between deployment two and three. However, his unit deployed [...]

We survived!

I posted about our plans to stay home during the holidays and start new traditions. We did just that and we really enjoyed our Christmas together! Needless to say there were many moments where we all missed the big family gathering that was taking place back home, but cousins with new cell phones helped my [...]

Achievable Goals for Your Health and Happiness

The New Year’s Holiday has come and gone. Have your resolutions gone already too? Or, did you set any at all? I am a big believer in setting achievable goals, and then breaking them down into manageable tasks. (I learned a lot about goal setting from Money Saving Mom.) By achievable, I don’t mean you [...]

Family Matters Blog: Career Fair to Focus on Military Spouses

Attention DC area spouses! If you are on the job search, be sure to put this event on your calendar. We will be attending this job fair exclusive to military spouses and hope to see you there! — Family Matters Blog by Elaine Sanchez Jan. 9, 2012 The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is hosting a [...]

Buon Anno!

Happy New Year friends, from Italia! This was my first New Years in Italy and I was so excited to continue our holiday vacation once again in Venice. My husband and I had researched the festivities that went on throughout the night, the fireworks to scare away evil spirits, the old clothes and furniture that [...]

All together now!

This December has been a bit of a struggle for us, it started out fine but then our heater went out and was out for a week.  If any of you know me, you know that our rental house has a few issues.  It’s an old house, and everything in it is old and temperamental. [...]