The Ultimate Cruise Packing Guide: 25+ list and tips (plus ideas for traveling with kids!)
Are you new to cruising and don’t know what to pack? Or maybe it’s been a while and you’re looking for a few helpful hints of items to bring on a cruise. Check out these 25+ tips to help you with packing for your cruise, especially if you’re traveling with a family. (Bonus, this list comes […]
Exclusive: Dakota Meyer opens up about struggles with transitioning from Corps
Many may be surprised to hear that it’s one of the hardest things Dakota Meyer has had to deal with–transitioning out of the Marine Corps. I met with Dakota Meyer at the Hiring our Heroes Program at Camp Pendleton to discuss his personal experiences. I asked him what he would say to Marines who think […]
Living in my Veteran’s shadow as a military spouse
Most days, I’m on fire. I love my Marine, love living on base, love this life. I’ve spent years supporting military families by volunteering in my husband’s unit, through chaotic deployments and workups, supporting wounded warrior charities, and helping non-profit organizations in the local community. When the demands of the Corps forced my hand and […]
Private homecomings: Preserving the peace with family
Homecomings are synonymous with our military lifestyle and I was blessed recently to be a part of my friend’s for a few brief moments, to videotape their family reunion. I too felt the excitement as her Marine stepped off the bus and was thrilled that I could repay the favor of capturing those special moments, […]
Military moves: Keeping kids connected helps preserve friendships
The first week in April was a special week for us. Two sets of hometown friends and their children came to stay with us for spring break. I love that our military kids tend to make friends quickly – they always accept newcomers easily and it’s game on as usual. For me, friendships have been the […]
The Problem With Dependas and the Social Justice Vigilantism that Follows
There are jerks everywhere, especially when you’re looking for them. We’re human, so we are flawed by nature and all of us have said or done things we regret. However, there’s been a disturbing trend where campaigns are started against a specific group of people. I’m talking about the dependa-epidemic. Dependas, Dependas, Everywhere So what […]
Bright Mountain Acquisition Corporation Acquires usmclife.com
Bright Mountain Acquisition Corporation (http://www.bmaq.com) (OTCQB: BMAQ), an owner, acquirer and manager of customized websites for military and public safety audiences, has acquired usmclife.com, an online publication which connects, inspires and educates Marine Corps families to help navigate military life easier. Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) January 09, 2015 The announcement was made by W. Kip […]
9 unexpected perks of military service
1. Dress Blues It’s pretty much a fact. Once service men and women step into their dress blues, they become the hottest, most attractive individuals on our planet. Plus they get to don swords. That’s bad ass. 2. Honor Every servicemember who has served our country has the distinction of serving on behalf of our […]
Family day trip to Catalina Island from Camp Pendleton
We were ready to kick back for the weekend, visit somewhere locally, and reconnect with some quality time together. Perhaps your family is like ours where our active duty military member has been continually deployed, and when he’s not deployed, he’s working extremely long days. Most of us stationed in Southern California know that Catalina is an island, […]
15 ways you know you live on a military base
We who have lived on base after base have many shared experiences. You know you live on a military base when… Your kids are blessed with immediate friends because every other house on your street has kids their age who attend the same school. You don’t have kids, but the neighborhood children still play in your […]
10 fun fall activities for the family
1. Fun with apples Check and see if there is a local apple farm in your area. Don’t let the little ones stop you from going; most farms have pre-picked apples that you can purchase and you can still enjoy a scenic walk through the orchards. After you’ve arrived home, plan a fun-filled event with […]
8 ways to dig into your new duty station
You’ve moved and there’s so much to do. Most likely at the top of your list is unpacking and organizing the house, stocking the pantry and refrigerator, filing moving claims, and if you have kids, getting them registered for school and activities. It can seem overwhelming to say the least, but here are a few tips […]