If you feel caught in the repetitious cycle of military life, then you might have something to learn from the Groundhog Day movie.
Stop the Competition Between Military Spouses
It’s natural to want to tell a good story, but how can we prevent the competitive one-upmanship that occurs between military spouses and loved ones?
Here’s How to Tell if You Live in Military Base Housing
Here’s how you can tell if you live in military base housing: Do you need to show a government ID card to get to your house? Are “Welcome home!” signs hanging on the garage doors?
Why are Unit Family Events Always for Children?
How could military units incorporate more families?
What if a unit wanted to plan events that were both kid-friendly and interesting for couples without children? It can be done!
Why Military Challenge Coins Are Great Gifts
The first time I received a military challenge coin was for my volunteer time with my husband’s military unit. I spent a month planning the unit Christmas party, coordinating the food and games, wrapping a gift for every child in the unit, and then setting up...
This Leadership Phrase Can Save a Military Marriage
Could it be Both? That's the leadership phrase that can save a military marriage. My husband and I have been married for almost 17 years. During that time we've navigated 5 deployments, 8 PCS's, childbirth, isolation, and unexpected friendship. You know, the usual for...
Military Spouses Leaving Home: 5 Essential Strategies Before PCS
My parents are selling and moving out of the house where I grew up. After 40 years of marriage--almost all spent at that house--they have decided it's time to downsize. Moving means leaving behind a lifetime of memories. I can relate, a little. One decade into our...
How to Turn Blogging into a Steady Freelance Writing Job
I never expected to have a freelance writing job. Now, I've been a professional writer for almost seven years! After three books, hundreds of published articles, and several regular in-house assignments, I am thrilled I've been able to use this blog to support...
Unemployment After PCS moves, and How To Develop Your Milspouse Career
Military spouses often struggle with unemployment after a PCS move. One spouse shares her journey and how she keeps moving forward professionally, even in the middle of nowhere.
Every Military Spouse Looking for Work Needs This Website
Hey military spouse, I’ve been there: Looking for work because you’ve moved (again!) and you can’t find jobs that will use your prior experience or take you seriously because of your military connection. It’s tough, and military spouse unemployment is a serious...