I think it is safe to say that all of us military spouses (and everyone else, for that matter) are feeling the effects of inflation more and more with each passing month. For our family, this is the highest income we have ever received; yet, at the same time, we are on the tightest budget we’ve ever been on. If you’re like me, you know how easy it is to go over budget in a variety of categories throughout the month — especially food. In a desperate attempt to cut back on our food spending, I find myself continually reshaping my meal planning and grocery shopping habits every month. I want to share a few things that have really worked for us in keeping things simple while simultaneously meeting the needs of our family of five as well as the needs of our budget.
Being Resilient Is More Than Being Strong
The word “resilience” is a dirty word in the military community. Too often, it’s used as an unhelpful band-aid to cover the challenges of military life. Military spouses are told it will …
