While stationed together in Japan, Christina Boensel, Shannon Felgar, and Kristen Benslay teamed up to create a tool that would benefit all three of their families. The ABCs of PCS is a children’s board book aimed at being a resource for young military children facing a PCS (military move) with their family. Christina and Shannon… Continue Reading The ABCs of PCS
I am a Dandelion
My name is Brooke Mahaffey and I am a Marine Corps spouse of nearly 18 years, a mother of 3, an elementary school educator, and a published children’s book author. Together my family has endured six PCS moves and three deployments. We are currently enjoying living in beautiful and sunny San Diego. Over the years,… Continue Reading I am a Dandelion
Celebrating the Month of the Military Child 2023!
I am grateful to have the opportunity to recognize & celebrate our amazing military children in the Month of the Military Child in April! Military children experience unique situations, and this month is dedicated to recognizing that! As a military spouse with two young children, I recognized first-hand how my kids struggled to understand deployment… Continue Reading Celebrating the Month of the Military Child 2023!
Spotlight: Our Hispanic Military Spouse Community
Talia Zales, author of A Phone for Christmas, is a Hispanic San Diego based author. Talia was born a military brat. Her father spent twenty-three years in the Air Force, and they traveled quite a bit over the years. By age eighteen, she had already been through more than half of the United States, seeing… Continue Reading Spotlight: Our Hispanic Military Spouse Community
First generation latina
I am a first-generation Latina; my parents were born in Mexico and I was born and raised in California. I have a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in non-profit. I decided to pursue my career from home for now until my 2 children go to school full time. My husband has… Continue Reading First generation latina