Monthly Archives: June 2015

What’s to Love about Diplomatic Life?

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Commander in Chief At home

A lot. I admit, I did not want to move overseas. As I like to say: been there, done that. I didn’t want to do it again and it wasn’t in the plan. Plan. Ha! So, I spent the first … Continue reading →

Posted in Living abroad | Tagged beijing opera, culture shock, diplomat family, diplomat life, diplomat moving, expat family, expat life, living overseas, making adult friends, military family, miltary blog, moving abroad, Navy, US Navy | 3 Comments

ThankList- Whom Do You Want To Thank?

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Commander in Chief At home

Who made an impact on your life? A teacher, a coach, a grandparent, a parent? As Father’s Day approaches, former United States Marine, and cancer survivor, Ron Prince chose to thank his father – who is also a former U.S. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged american greetings, american greetings thanklist, father's day, marines, military family, military family blog, ron prince, thank a hero, thank you documentary, thanklist, the thanklist, us marines, US Navy | Leave a comment

Deployment Chart For Families

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Commander in Chief At home

This is a guest post about a deployment chart, from The Victoria Chart Company. They are offering 25% OFF this chart this month, please follow the link at the bottom of this page http://bit.ly/1PEE2eR and enter ‘MILITA25’ at checkout. “At … Continue reading →

Posted in Giveaway, Product Review | Tagged deployment, deployment chart, military blog, military deployment kids, military family, military family blog, military family issues, navy family, success chart | Leave a comment

Applying to College From Abroad, With Special Needs, Taking a Gap Year

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Commander in Chief At home

Could it be more complicated? Probably. Am I grateful that we are able send our willing eldest child to college? Of course. Am I 100% overwhelmed? You bet. I hardly know where to start. Zack needs to take the SAT … Continue reading →