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Southern Cooking: Ms. DD’s Sweet Cornbread

This recipe is one of my family favorites. It goes great with chili and any kind of soup. It's excellent alongside collard greens, beans and rice or by itself with a little milk.
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How to successfully communicate as a couple

For service members, a loving, resilient marriage is both a matter of personal happiness and family readiness. When family relationships are strong and healthy, service members are free to focus on their mission and daily duty requirements.
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5 simple but useful tips to help unplug kids over the summer

Electronics and technology have essentially become an easy button for entertainment and communicating. I know I’m guilty. I could easily spend a day perusing Pinterest Boards and watching the latest cat-dressed-as-a-shark-riding-a-Roomba video on YouTube. I’m slightly ashamed to admit that my husband and I have sat on opposite couches and texted...
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Enjoy family fitness with young children

As a parent of young children, your time may not always feel like your own. Despite best efforts to stay on top of your family’s schedule, it may seem like there’s always another mess to clean or mouth to feed. Finding time to exercise... well, let’s just say it rarely makes it to the top of your to-do list.
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Motherly affection goes unappreciated ... for now

When we were stationed in Virginia, I had a small book of quotes about motherhood that, along with Life’s Little Instruction Book by H. Jackson Brown, Jr., I kept on a three-legged table in the powder room, stacked neatly on top of two National Geographic magazines.
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Dessert Delights: Yummy Oreo Blueberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

Looking for a fantastic dessert? Try out this recipe for Oreo Blueberry Cheesecake Cupcakes!
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War is a different conversation for military families

“Dad, are your military friends in crisis mode because of the war in Ukraine?” our 24-year-old daughter Anna asked. She was home from her fashion job in New York City for the weekend, and was sewing a vest in the colors of the Ukrainian flag.
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Negotiations and your children: The best tool to resolve family conflicts

Every year, parents have on average 2,000 arguments with their kids, and lose more than half according to a survey by the Mirror, Resolving challenging situations with your kids is never a walk in the park, regardless of how old they are.
OKINAWA, Japan –Lt. Col. Christie Everett and Lt. Col. Brian Everett were promoted during subsequent promotion ceremonies Oct. 5, 2021. Both prior-enlisted Marines hailing from the Midwest, Christie and Brian rose through the ranks based on a combination of work ethic, intelligence, and resolve. The dual-military couple have managed highly successful careers in the Marine Corps while raising a strong family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Chuluda)
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Inspirational Marine Corps family on Okinawa exudes sacrifice, perseverance

Serving as a U.S. Marine is a challenging experience requiring sacrifice, perseverance, strength, and teamwork to be successful.
Sesame Street for Military Families launches a suite of new resources for families preparing for a TDY—whether the parent is headed off for training, schooling, a short-term humanitarian assistance mission, or a special event (Photo by: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Lieberknecht).
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Sesame Street supports military families during TDYs

Even in the most challenging times, service members and their families continue to thrive. For military children these challenges often leave them with questions or strong feelings about what they hear on the news or at home.
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VIDEO| Japan Kitchen: Making your own Japanese CoCo’s curry

The recipe below is meant to replicate your favorite CoCo’s curry sauce and, best of all, it can be personalized with whatever ingredients you enjoy. This recipe is adapted from Japanese comedian Saigen Daisuke, who is known for trying to replicate dishes from popular restaurants.
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Recipe: Pumpkin bread with cream cheese layer

This amazing pumpkin bread recipe comes courtesy of Brittany Crider, and is a beloved family favorite that she and her sister used to make with her grandmother.
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Yoshoku: Western-style dishes with Japanese twist

Foods like omurice, ton katsu and naporitan spaghetti are items you’ve likely seen on a menu if you’ve ever visited a casual dining restaurant in Japan.
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Munch on these protein-rich snacks

I know how important it is for you to consume an adequate amount of protein while building muscle. Sometimes it’s hard to prepare non-repetitive meals that meet your protein consumption. However, it’s much simpler that it really looks.
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Delightful Desserts: Baking beautiful Black Bottom Cupcakes

Black bottom cupcakes! A delicious and easy recipe your family will be dying to try this holiday season! Mouthwatering deliciousness ensues!
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History behind ‘A-lunch’ on Okinawa

Yoshoku, or Western dishes, came to Okinawa decades after hitting Japan’s mainland. The adoption of the Western cuisine was accelerated when the island became more exposed to American food after the battle of Okinawa.