To the military spouse still waiting for normal military life... My husband is always packing bags, but he never quite unpacks them. A few weeks ago, my husband returned from a month-long training mission. Each month before that, he was gone for a week to train. A...
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This is a guest post by Melissa Nauss of Stars and Stripes Doulas. I'm happy to have her voice on the blog today! Stars and Stripes Doulas is a partnership that pairs a professional doula with an expecting mother. I have written before about why I used a doula when I...
One great way to stay in touch with your spouse during deployment is by sending some love in the form of a Care Package. But sending a care package overseas can be a confusing experience. I'm here to make it easier. Now, there are tons of ideas on Pinterest telling...
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...
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...
This post is sponsored by . As a military spouse and mom of four little ones, I’ve done my fair share of traveling with children—especially when we lived overseas in Europe. Some of our trips went surprisingly well, like the time I flew cross-country with all...
This post is sponsored by Chameleon Reader. Like many military kids, my children have spent most of their lives living far from relatives. They mostly see the grandparents through video calls, and we only have in-person visits once or twice a year. It can be difficult...
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...
This post is sponsored by United Through Reading. If you have kids during a deployment, the bedtime routine can be the hardest part of the day. Not only are you exhausted from work, classes, taking care of the home, and staying up late hoping for an email, but your...