Have you signed up for a MilSpouseFest event yet??? You might be wondering what a MilSpouseFest event actually is. What exactly happens at our events? What will the day or night be like? Here is what you need to know about MilSpouseFest: MilSpouseFest is a free event developed for military spouses, significant others, and other […]
Spring Break Travel Ideas
It’s that time of year, time for Spring Break! Are you thinking about traveling with your family this year? Are you looking for fun ideas of things to do with the kids while they are out of school? Here are a few family-friendly Spring Break travel ideas: Washington D.C. to see the Cherry Blossoms Colonial […]
Check Out These 7 Little-Known Spring Celebrations at Duty Stations Around the World
Spring is here, and along with it Easter and Passover and the usual celebrations for both holidays. There are, however, other spring celebrations and events going on that don’t have to do with religious observances. And they’re close to military installations, too! 1. Norway Day Festival, Olympia, Washington You don’t have to be Norwegian to enjoy this […]
One of the Most Important Things You Should Do When You PCS Somewhere New
Your spouse gets orders, and you go through the PCS process. Now you are settled in your new home, boxes are put away, and you are itching to get out there and make this place feel like home. What is one of the most important things you should do when you PCS somewhere new??? Get […]
It’s Time For Some Spring Cleaning
Spring is coming. It’s that time of year when the weather begins to warm up, and the dreary days of winter fade into the brighter days of spring. This means opening up those windows and airing out the house. It also often means deep cleaning your home. For some reason the newness of spring makes […]
How to Prepare for an Overseas PCS
Here is the dirty little secret about OCONUS relocation: It’s the most stressful, most time-consuming, and most memorable PCS your family will ever encounter. The rare Armed Forces gift of an OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) duty assignment morphs the standard moving day jitters into a process of antacid-popping anxiety. But once you conquer […]
New to the Military: How to Send a Care Package
It’s that time of year to start thinking about sending care packages to your loved ones at sea. The USPS just released the date deadlines for on time arrival this holiday season.
Simple Ways Moms Can Treat Themselves
How do you celebrate yourself as a Mom? When you have young kids (or even when you have older kids) it’s important to make and take time for yourself. So much of motherhood is giving, and often we as moms don’t realize just how much we are giving out until we are emptying our tanks. […]
The Top 10 Reasons To Go To MilSpouseFest
Maybe it’s your first time hearing about MilSpouseFest. Or possibly a friend has told you about it. Or perhaps you’ve seen the posts on social media about ALLLLLLLllllll the greatness. It sounds great and something you want to check out, but you’re still on the fence about going. Get off that fence and get in […]