It’s no secret that communication is vital in marriage. When our lives revolve around long work hours, training schedules and deployments it’s easy for our connection with our spouses to get lost …
Vacation Discounts for Military Families
If you’re planning a getaway for your military family, you may be dreaming of somewhere fun and exotic. You’re likely also dreaming of a way to stretch your dollars so your family …
Rolling with the Punches of Military Life
As a military spouse, you have to find the silver lining in tough situations. That’s our forte, right? Our spouses aren’t the only ones trained to be resilient. We learn it too, …
Raising Multiple Kids During Deployment
Picture this—three kids, ages three and under. I was raising them alone while my husband was deployed to Afghanistan. It was noisy. It was stressful. It was exhausting. Deployments are never easy, …
Facing the Emotional Impact of PCS
When it is time to move on to your next station, it’s normal to have a lot of emotions associated with your upcoming move. Uprooting yourself, saying goodbye to friends, and navigating …
MilLife Learning: Grow Your Knowledge as a MilSpouse
There is no one more impactful and valuable to a military community than an informed spouse. We all know the one, or maybe you are the one! This spouse has done their …