If you’ve hosted a holiday dinner or party, you quickly realize takes some serious planning to create a magical evening. Add the stress of trying to find perfect gifts, and the thought of hosting a holiday party can bring out the Grinch in anyone. But this year – why not try something different? If you […]
Stress and the holidays seem to go together. There is so much to do and so much pressure to do it well. You want to please everybody by making the holiday a memorable one. It’s tough, but in a year when you’ve recently PCSed or maybe you are in a temporary assignment, creating holiday memories […]
There is a reason the holidays are a favorite part of the year for so many. The holiday season is time spent with family and friends, where some of our most memorable childhood memories are relived year in and year out. Everything from the food to the decorating is usually steeped in tradition, which makes […]
As we begin approaching the holidays, it’s important to understand how being in the military can alter some of the more “traditional” Thanksgiving celebrations. Whether they are stationed overseas, spending the holidays apart from the service member, or just arriving in a new place, celebrating Thanksgiving can take on a whole new meaning to military […]
No matter where you live or what the actual weather outside may be, autumn can be alive and well in your kitchen when you incorporate seasonal flavors. There is nothing like the scent and taste of apples, pears, pumpkins, and cinnamon spice to usher in boots and sweater season. Even if it’s 75 and sunny […]
The holiday season can be full of excitement and joy. We look forward to our most favorite traditions such as baking, decorating, and hosting special get-togethers. But the hustle and bustle in November and December can sometimes magnify the feelings and emotions we keep in check during the rest of the year. Cooking dinner for […]
Alamo City, otherwise known as San Antonio, is the most visited city in all of Texas. It is home to the Lone Star state’s most visited attraction, the Alamo. Each year, more than 2.5 million people make the trek to “remember the Alamo.” In addition to popular tourist attractions such as the Alamo and San […]
Transforming your crash pad or rental home into a delightfully spooky destination doesn’t have to break the bank, or leave holes in the drywall. Even if you find yourself in temporary lodging for Halloween, here are several easy ideas to help you get the most out of your decorating dollars, and create the perfect spooky […]
Its football season and you know what that means if you’re a military family. It’s time to find out exactly what your neighbors are about. In the military world, we have different hometowns; we might have picked up a love for a team from a city we lived in for a while. Maybe we are […]
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a hot air balloon festival that takes place in Albuquerque, New Mexico in early October each year. The event lasts for 9 days and this year runs from October 5th to Sunday, October 13th. To see a full schedule of events click here. There is so much to see […]