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article written by Julia Nex The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) operates a service known as the Veterans’ Service Records, which allows members of the public to access military service records and historical documents for the purposes of historic and genealogical research. As the official repository for records of discharged military personnel, the NARA […]
This post was done in partnership with Stress Health, an initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness, but all opinions are my own. As a child, the environment you grow up is normal. It doesn’t matter if you grow up in a loving family or if you have to deal with a difficult childhood. The way […]
This post was done in partnership with Stress Health, an initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness, but all opinions are my own. Can how you were raised have an impact on you as you grow and develop? There are three main types of stress we deal with in life: positive stress, tolerable stress, and […]
Do you want to support our troops, but don’t know how you can get involved? Here are six charities that make supporting our troops easy! Sometimes it’s easy to get distracted by our everyday lives and the busy holiday season. We should all be more conscious about our effect on the world and other people. […]
This post is written in partnership with Stress Health,an initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness, but opinions are my own. When we are children, the homes we grow up in can have a major impact on how we deal with stress and what type of stress we are exposed to. These stressors can push […]
Christmas Tree Lane’s annual opening begins by closing down the lane to auto traffic and only allowing foot traffic. The tradition started in 1920 when a single tree was lit in honor of a child who died. Since 1920, there have been two years when it was closed 1940 (wartime restriction) and 1972 (energy crisis). […]
Can life duplicated? Ever have a special moment and you think when this event happens again it will be the same? A few years ago, we had a great girl’s night at Disneyland. It was the perfect evening and was a great way to send two friends off on their next adventure. The next year […]
Many military families leave a legacy that causes their children to follow in their footsteps. My journey to military service had so many twists and turns that I’m not even sure how I ended up here. I never dreamed big. I was just an ordinary girl with an ordinary story. What was the point? Dreaming […]
There is common stereotype that only men can serve in the military. At least that is how it feels sometimes. My friend recently had a conversation with a Disney cast member where he found out that that she was in an Air Force family. After giving her an honorary citizen button, he ended the conversation […]
This year there is a focus on supporting military owned businesses through the #shopmilitary hashtag. And as a military spouse and veteran I want to support the #shopmilitary movement. So, I have created a military inspired holiday gift guide full of companies that I love. I have either gotten a gift from them or have […]
