In the month of Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, it seems fitting to reflect on all I’m thankful for as the spouse of a retired veteran. My husband retired from the Marines a …
Topic: Family
Three Options for a Nontraditional Thanksgiving
Imagine you PCS’d in August and are just now disposing of the last few moving boxes and bits of packing paper. You breathe a sigh of relief — you’re home and getting …
Ways to Make Meal Planning and Grocery Shopping Simple
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. …
Navigating College Admission Letters
Soon, college letters will hit students’ inboxes and reveal what’s ahead for the next few years. It’s an emotionally confusing time for everyone, mixed with pride, wistfulness, excitement and anxiety. One way …
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 …
A Day in the Life
When I hear the phrase “a day in the life” I think of someone who shares what a typical day looks like for them. You know the whole “wake up at 5:45 …