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About Commander in Chief At home

Erin is a military spouse and, sometimes temporarily single mom to 4 boys. She's a parenting coach, writer, teacher, special needs (Autism) mom, and much more.

Movie: The Man Who Invented Christmas- Giveaway coming soon

Posted on September 9, 2017

The Man Who Invented Christmas tells of the magical journey that led to the creation of Ebenezer Scrooge (Christopher Plummer), Tiny Tim and other classic characters from A Christmas Carol. Directed by Bharat Nalluri (MISS PETTIGREW LIVES FOR A DAY), the film … Continue reading →

Posted in Giveaway | Tagged a christmas carol, christmas movie, giveaway, military blog, military family, military family blog, the man who invented christmas movie | Leave a comment

Dropping the #MilKid off at College- It’s Complicated

Posted on August 31, 2017

We all know that military family life and civilian family life differ. What you might not realize is that this month, and next, as families drop their 18 and 19 year olds off at college for the first time, military … Continue reading →

Posted in Living abroad, military family, Military news, No Nonsense Parenting | Tagged college drop off military, gap year, military blog, military family blog, military kids college | 8 Comments

Free, online resources help Veterans solve problems and overcome everyday challenges

Posted on August 11, 2017

Social and emotional well-being is an important part of overall health. Managing everyday stressors such as family, financials, and work can be a lot for anyone. Veterans, Service Members and their families can also face unique challenges. Everyone needs help … Continue reading →

Posted in military family, Military news | Tagged Mental Health, military blog, military help, ptsd help, VA, VA Mental Health Services, VA MHS, veterans affairs, veterans mental health | Leave a comment

Comforting Those Who Need it Most

Posted on August 3, 2017

Life is a miracle filled with G-d’s blessings, love, and cherished memories. Life also comes with struggles, temptations, and loss. At some point in our lives, we will grieve the loss of a loved one. Our grief is one of … Continue reading →

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Defending peace-of-mind with military family life insurance plans

Posted on July 25, 2017

Guest Post: Preparing Your Family’s Finances Before a Deployment: Five Essential Tips Planning for a deployment can be hard on the entire family, as there is a lot that needs to be done to help the transition go smoothly. One … Continue reading →

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Small Bathroom Decor Ideas

Posted on July 13, 2017

Is your bathroom so small that it’s hard to imagine it as a place you can call your own personal sanctuary? There is no denying the fact that small bathrooms are challenging to use and to decorate. If your bathroom … Continue reading →

Posted in military family, Product Review, sponsored post | Tagged affordable bathroom, bathroom decor, bathroom space saving, Maykke, military family blog, redecorating, small bathroom, small space bathroom, small space decor | Leave a comment

Summer Camp- Tips to Prepare

Posted on June 16, 2017

Guest Post: 5 Tips for Preparing the Whole Family for Summer Camp More than 11 million children attend summer camp in the United States every year. For these kids, summer camp is an exciting and empowering experience that provides them … Continue reading →

Posted in military family, No Nonsense Parenting | Tagged deployment, military blog, military family, military kids, military kids camp, packing for camp, preparing for summer camp, ready for summer camp, summer camp | Leave a comment

It’s Ok to be Happy on Memorial Day

Posted on May 29, 2017

Yes, it’s ok to be happy on Memorial Day. In fact, other military families and I encourage it. No, wishing me a happy Memorial Day isn’t really appropriate, though, nor is thanking my husband for his service today, but I … Continue reading →

Posted in military family, Military news, veterans | Tagged how to celebrate memorial day, memorial day, memorial day bbq, memorial day ideas, memorial day observance, memorial day sale, military blog, military family memorial day, military life, not happy memorial day | 2 Comments

Military Appreciation Month: 10 Things We Appreciate About Being a Military Family- The Silver Linings

Posted on May 8, 2017

10. Relocating. Some of us actually prefer to stay on the move and want to see as much of the world as is possible. We get antsy if we stay in one place for too long. Living overseas, especially, provides … Continue reading →

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Military Appreciation Month- 10 things military families deal with that most civilians don’t realize

Posted on May 2, 2017

10. Family memories are compromised in the interest of National Security. Missed births, first days of school, graduations, anniversaries, mother’s days, father’s days, Christmases and Chanukahs, Ramadans, Easters and Passovers, illnesses and funerals are too numerous to count. 9. Communication is … Continue reading →

Posted in military family, Military news, veterans | Tagged deployment, military, military appreciation month, military blogs, military family, military family appreciation, military issues, military life, military spouse appreciation, military spouse appreciation day, military top 10, military top ten, military top ten list, military wife, top ten list | Leave a comment