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.

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 [...]

What a Homecoming

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Warren, with Detachment 4, Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 37, drops his helmet and runs to greet his wife in Kaneohe, Hawaii, on Dec. 1, 2011. DoD photo by Kristen Wong, U.S. Marine Corps. (Released) – Welcome Home!! Send article as PDF to

Cookies!

This week we have been making different treats each day. Monday we made a cookie I like to eat each year, but it’s not so fun for the kids to make. The cookies are just balls and half way through I was left alone balling dough. For yesterday’s cookie I had an idea. Why follow the directions [...]

Photographing Christmas

Christmas is such a great time for taking pictures!  Here are a few ideas that you might like to try to create some great photos for Christmas. 1) Take pictures with a ball ornament. This is a pretty fun idea.  You take a picture of a glass ball ornament and you can see the scene [...]

First holiday season away from “home”

This is our first holiday season away from our hometown. I was sooo nervous about Thanksgiving here that I was super bold and invited our family over to one of our neighbors house. I asked how military families do Thanksgiving and she said they were having people over, and without thinking I said, “Can we [...]

Go Navy Beat Army Spirit Video 2011

This years Army Navy football game will take place on December 10, 2011. This is the first Spirit Video I’ve seen this year, and I’d have to say it’s a good one! For game information, game gear and more information you can visit http://armynavygame.com Our favorite USAA is the presenting sponsor this year. To view [...]

New England Family is our pick for the Home Depot Foundation GiveGood Campaign

Meet the Dow’s, Gina and Phil, our selection for the Home Depot’s Foundation GiveGood Campaign. It was so hard to pick just one family in need. Our wounded warriors and disabled veterans are quiet about their experiences and what they have seen. Although the Dow’s submission and story was short, we felt a strong connection [...]

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