Once again, we were waiting for PCS orders. My husband and I have been through this routine four times before, so this time it felt familiar. I began anticipating the move a year ahead of time, by cleaning out closets and making trips to the thrift store. My husband...
Looking to get the best rates and military discounts for vacation and date night adventures? I recently wrote about the importance of being a tourist in your hometown and around base. A great way to save money while doing that is by using your base ITT office. ITT...
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...
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...