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Category Archives: Holiday

Happy Food Allergy Friendly Halloween!

It’s the time of year that use to make my anxiety rise as a food allergy mama. The time of year when our little ones can dress as anything they … Continue reading

October 29, 2014 · Leave a comment

Holiday Traditions

Perhaps you and your family have been moved around a lot the last couple years. Maybe this year, being no exception, you are spending the holidays in a new house … Continue reading

December 24, 2013 · Leave a comment

Holiday Crime Prevention

The Holiday Season is not only about giving, but stealing as well.  Approximately $1.3 billion of personal items, such as CDs, laptops, GPS systems, loose change, cell phones, DVD players, … Continue reading

December 23, 2013 · Leave a comment

An Open Letter to Simon Property Group, AbilityPath.org, and Fashion Valley Mall

An Open Letter to Simon Property Group, AbilityPath.org, and Fashion Valley Mall: “Would it be OK if I hold your daughter in my arms?” was a question that will forever … Continue reading

December 19, 2013 · 5 Comments

Strength in Numbers: Military Families Unite

When I had my first child, my husband and I barely had two pennies to pinch together. My husband’s chief and his wife brought us a gift of baby clothes … Continue reading

December 18, 2013 · 3 Comments

Bringing Holiday Cheer to a Special Needs Family

The holidays are upon us! If you are inspired to reach out to a special needs family in your life, here are a few ideas to get you started: It’s … Continue reading

December 9, 2013 · 2 Comments

Gift Guidance for Special Needs Families

One of the unique challenges special needs families face this time of year is explaining gift buying for special needs children to our extended family. As military families, our interaction … Continue reading

December 5, 2013 · 1 Comment

Our Turn on the Holiday Deployment Circuit

Everyone who has been married to the military, or in the military for that matter, knows that there are deployment cycles. We just happen to be part of the group … Continue reading

December 3, 2013 · 1 Comment

2013 MSNN Holiday Guide

Military Special Needs Network (MSNN) is proud to announce the release of its first publication.  The 2013 MSNN Holiday Guide, an online Magazine, is filled with helpful articles, supportive advice, … Continue reading

November 19, 2013 · 2 Comments

Halloween Survival Kit

Alright, y’all, it’s almost time. We have two full days left to prepare our kiddos for Halloween. Is your Halloween Survival Kit complete? Is it in a handy place? Do … Continue reading

October 29, 2013 · 2 Comments