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 [...]

November: Epilepsy Awareness Month

November is a very special month for me and not because it is my birthday month! I will be 30 this year, more on that at later time :/ November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. It is a cause that I hold near and dear in my heart! My daughter was diagnosed with Epilepsy on [...]

Why You Should VOTE!

Millions of Americans will take to the polls and vote today. Do you plan on voting? I voted, but don’t worry I am not going to bore you with who I voted for and why. I am here to tell you that your vote MATTERS!! Democrat, Republican or Independent! Cast your vote for the candidate [...]

April Month of the Military Child – Military Children: A Nomadic Subculture?

April is the Month of the Military Child. We as spouses are often referred to as the Silent Ranks. I would assume this to include our children. Do we ever step back and take a look at them for what they really are? Do you ever have that moment when you realize that your five [...]

Giving Good and $20,000 to Help a Military Family

I’m so excited I can barely write this post!! I’m usually not known for my curb appeal abilities. I can plant a flower in a pot and make it look pretty amazing, but when it comes to flower beds and using power tools I’m usually sipping lemonade by that point. All that changed this past Thursday [...]

Mrs. Mullen Spotlights Family Issues in New Blog

Mrs. Mullen Spotlights Family Issues in New Blog By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 3, 2011 – Building resilience and providing long-term support are keys to strengthening military families and better equipping them to weather the frequent, multiple deployments so prevalent in this decade of war, the wife of the nation’s top [...]

First Lady, Dr. Biden to Launch Family-support Initiative

First Lady, Dr. Biden to Launch Family-support Initiative By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, April 11, 2011 – First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, will launch a national initiative tomorrow that will call on all sectors of society to support and honor America’s service members [...]

Some Positive News for IA Families

The Navy has been listening to it’s Sailor’s requests and concerns about having a specific command that heads off and deals Solely with IA Deployments. Read the details here about what the Navy is doing in regard to it’s Sailor’s concerns: Navy.mil