As soon as I entered the room, I scanned for other moms. Was I the only one who brought a baby to this military event? Oh good, no, there were a few moms with babies across the room. I made some new friends and someone complimented me on my dress, which had an...
One female veteran's story of going from active duty to military spouse life Guest post by Amanda Huffman of Airman to Mom When I was in the military I wasn’t too sure what military spouses had to complain about. I mean, they were given a pretty good life. Right?...
This post is sponsored by The Breastfeeding Shop. Here's what's on every new mom's Christmas list! It’s the time of year when you start seeing gift guides for every person in your life. For a new mom, these guides might suggest pampering products like body cream,...
When I encourage young military couples to wait to get married, it’s not because I’m judging them. It’s because I want them to succeed! I have seen firsthand the struggles that young military couples face. Military life is challenging at any age, but it is WAY harder when you are young.
Keep the gas tank half full. It’s great advice, especially during deployments, but I don’t just mean the one in your car! Learn how to keep you emotional tank from running on ‘E’ when your service member is away,
The problem: You need care package tips on what to send and how to guarantee your package makes it safely overseas. Keep reading because we asked a care package pro for their advice! Guest post by Jack Wray The holiday season is our busiest time at Hero Care Packages,...
We don’t have to become best friends, but I hope that we can be friendly neighbors who help each other out. I’ll start. I’ve been keeping a batch of cookies in the freezer, knowing that someone would move in soon. They are for you… as long as my children don’t eat them or smash them first. Someone once made cookies for me, and their kindness got me through the first week of a challenging PCS. I am happy to pay it forward to you.
The problem: You are too tired to cook for your kids when you are a solo parent. Keep reading because: you'll learn 15 easy meals kids can cook, plus simple meals they will love, and kids can cook themselves! Do you get frustrated cooking for your kids and having them...
It is an accepted fact of military life that we will relocate every few years, sometimes all the way across the US, or even overseas. But have you ever stopped to ask why?
The problem: Military life doesn't make it easy to start a business. Keep reading because you will soon learn how you can become a milspouse entrepreneur, and why military spouses are great business owners! Guest post by: Jenny Hale The skills military spouses have...