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The holiday season is a time when many put healthy living on the back burner and promise to start during the new year. While this may work for some, it is not necessary. There are some fun ways to include healthy living in your holiday season. You can still enjoy the holidays while keeping up with healthy lifestyle choices. Here are a few ways to stay healthy during the holidays.

It can be easy to get busy with day-to-day life and not invest time in marriage. Many times we want to involve the whole family, but don’t ignore the spousal relationship. With life moving so rapidly, keeping a marriage and thriving can be put on the back burner. It’s not intentional of course. It’s more about keeping up with the list of things you have to do. Here are some tips for keeping marriage alive to help no matter what season you are in.

Are you working on gift shopping for the coming holiday season? Shopping for the dad in your life can be overwhelming. Often wives will opt for a custom shirt from the kids or socks and a tie. While these gifts can be a go-to that there is nothing wrong with, there are some other fun options to try if you are looking for something new. Here are a few Dad gifts dad will want this year.

Fall is here and with it comes cool weather, all things pumpkin, and a new approach to family time. Spending time together as a family is so important. It’s time to say goodbye to some of your summer favorites. This can be disappointing as summer can be a great time to make memories. However, fall is packed with potential for activities the whole family can enjoy. Here are some family activities for fall.

Halloween is just around the corner and for many comes the tradition of heading out trick or treating with the kids. This year doesn’t quite look the same. Some locations will still be doing trick or treating while others might be choosing more sheltered alternatives. So how you do you handle Halloween with the way the world is now? We have some tips on how to keep your kids safe while trick or treating whether you head out the traditional way or try something new.

Watching sports with the kids is a family tradition. There’s just something about sharing some chips and dip while watching a ball game. The yell of the crowd and the fun of the game can be the perfect atmosphere to create some great family memories. With everything going on, though, watching sports in person may not be possible. Sports definitely aren’t the same right now, but here are some tips on how to still enjoy a game with your kids.

Fall brings back school, all things pumpkin, cooler weather, and a ton of great ways to have fun as a family. While you may not be able to go out and do the things you are used to this fall, there are still plenty of great things you can do together as a family. Some of these will be for fun while others will be perfect for memory making. Don’t let staying home make fall less fun. Here are some stay at home fall activities the whole family will enjoy.

Going back to school has always had its unique set of challenges. This school year the challenges are even more involved than in other years. With the current landscape of things parents are planning for the start of the school year in different ways. With distance learning, in school learning, and many other options on the table it can be hard to adjust. We have suggestions on how to get ready for back to school even if your kids are distance learning.

Baby showers are a tradition for new moms that have long been popular. There are Pinterest boards filled with ideas, recipes, gifts, and party games for throwing the perfect baby shower. For many women, this is one of the big highlights of pregnancy. There are even countless stores that offer registries for shower guests to buy gifts from. If the moms love this so much, why don't we buy baby shower gifts for new dads?

Being a military spouse isn’t easy by any means. There are so many different issues to navigate as you move to a new area or learn to navigate life on base. Things like shopping and medical care are not the same as they are in the civilian world. Add to that a deployment and life can be very hard. Staying connected can make a world of difference. Here are some tips on how to stay connected during deployment.

There are so many people in the world who will tell you what it means to be a good husband or how to be a good father. You will get a different set of standards depending on who you listen to. In fact, the media, social media, family, friends, and parenting groups will all give different criteria for being a good father and husband. So how do you sort out all of this information? We have some tips and ideas on how to be a good father and husband that are sure to help simplify things a bit.

Summertime is here, and while it may look a little different this year, it still comes with the desire to head outside with the family for some great adventures. Whether you are planning on hiking, heading to the beach, or even staying closer to home, camping can be a great part of any family summer fun. While camping is often thought of as a tent in the woods, camping is so much more than that. So how do you enjoy camping as a family? We have some tips on how to plan a family camping trip to help you out.