Clare Macnaughton is a modern military mother; a feminist, British military spouse, and lifestyle journalist, writing about real life adventures.
It was during the quarantine that I was concerned with the impending 2nd wave of Covid19, and potential lockdowns, during the inclement, dark winter months, the likelihood of me turning into Jabba the Hut was nigh on inevitable.
WARNING! This blog is very sweary. Don’t read it if you don’t like swearing. This blog is dedicated to all the parents who hate homeschooling and all the parents who are feeling incarcerated by enforced domesticity. I’ve heard that commissioning …
The Covid19 pandemic has dramatically changed the world we live in. It represents to many a complete feeling of lack of control of everything and everyone. Of course, one of the strangest advantages of having supported Hagar’s military career for …
Happy 8th Birthday to my blog! The date of birth is actually 16th May 2010 but I was too busy to celebrate on the actual date and so today will have to do. It’s not like the blog will complain …
The publishing world of words can feel like a sausage machine. Writers quietly steel themselves away and pen tomes, reveal them to the world, readers devour them or ignore them unaware of the years of toil that has been invested …
xLet’s be honest, being part of a military family can make special occasions feel more like logistical operations than the celebrations that they really should be. With loved ones often miles away, serving their country, turning birthdays and anniversaries into memorable events requires a little more than it does for the average family.
As a military family, the call for a short-notice deployment can be both unexpected and challenging. Amidst the urgency, you need to be strategic and smart about what to prepare and how to prepare. Truth be told, we’re all learning all the time, and some deployments may be a lot easier to organize than others! But the key is to never approach deployment unprepared.
If you’re renting and considering buying a home, there’s a lot to think about, including where to buy in the UK and what to look for. Even before that, though, how do you know when it’s the right time for your family to buy a home? Deciding to purchase a home involves considering finances, family needs, market conditions, and goals.
As you already know, you need to get the best of the best when you get your family car. But for the most part, over time, that family car is going to dwindle in quality. In all seriousness, nothing ruins a morning faster than turning the key and hearing, well nothing at all. Or worse, a slow, painful motor sound and then a click. Both your heart and stomach just want to drop, right?