Are you ready for a good old fashioned Galentine’s Day?! Thanks to Leslie Knope and Parks and Rec, we now celebrate Galentine’s Day every February 13th. A day set aside for our besties, Valentine’s Day aside, it’s a fun way to celebrate friendships and those who are closest to us. And you do NOT have […]
Articles by Bethaney Phillips
How to Meet People in a New Town
As a military spouse, you’ve been the new kid in town … a few times. You’ve moved somewhere brand new, without knowing a soul, or even how to get to the grocery store (!). And you made your way through the community, eventually finding all your best spots, as well as some friends along the […]
Growing Up in the Military Can Help You in Your MilSpouse Life
Many military spouses are new to the organization. However, there’s a good amount who grew up in a military family. These spouses are well-versed in a number of things that can actually help their milspo tenure. Rather than coming in as a newbie and having to learn how things work, they can rely on their […]
How To Handle Things When Your Spouse Works Long Hours
When my husband started as a drill sergeant we had two boys under 2 years old. He worked roughly 70 hours a week and was gone overnight multiple nights a week. And while yes it was hard taking care of two littles while working full time, it was harder on my husband to be gone […]
Purge Before a PCS
How does it make you feel when you have to purge before a PCS? It’s everyone’s dream to have an easy, mess-free PCS … yet we all know that’s rarely the case. Items are lost or broken, dates never match up to when movers are supposed to arise, there’s a delay in getting your new […]
Are you Drinking Enough Water? Improve Your Mood with Hydration!
How much water have you had today? I grew up in a family where, no matter what ailment you had, the cure was to drink more water. It’s a reality that caused me to be a BIG water drinker, even into adulthood. I am almost never found without my huge water bottle full of H2O […]
Where is Your Favorite Vacation Spot?
Every time I’m asked my favorite vacation spot, I ultimately list the last place I went. Whether California, Germany, Oregon, New York City, Mexico, at one time or another, they were all the favorite trip I’d ever taken. I used to travel quite frequently and still enjoy doing so when given the chance. But with […]
Working as a Military Spouse
Did you keep your job when you got married to a service member? What about after your first PCS? The one after that? When you frequently relocate it can be hard to transition your career from town to town. Some employers are hesitant to hire milspos since they can’t give long term commitments. (Yes this […]