It can be hard to be stationed somewhere that doesn’t “have” the seasons the way you expect them. Whether it’s living somewhere that seems to have winter eight months out of the year or being on a tropical island that has eternal summer, it can be a little tough–especially when you want to get into […]
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These 5 Moana Quotes Are Perfect for Discouraged Military Spouses
(Photo: Screenshot, Official Movie Trailer, Disney) Need a pick-me-up? Maybe. Need a pick-me-up in the form of a Disney movie? Absolutely. Moana’s the story of an adventurous, strong girl learning to follow her dreams despite steep obstacles. While Moana encounters supernatural and superhuman roadblocks in her quest that military spouses won’t ever deal with, there […]
Here’s How Asking a Question in a Military Spouse Facebook Group Feels. . . Told in GIFs
From staying in touch with friends and family to working remotely, military life has changed for the better with the onset of the internet age. But things can get a little wonky when it comes to social media, and especially when it comes to military spouse Facebook groups. We’ve all seen it happen–a question posted […]
13 photos of what life is like for male military spouses
If submariners are the “Silent Service,” military husbands may be the “Invisible Spouses.” An overwhelming majority of military spouses are female– a solid 92 percent service-wide for active duty families, according to a 2017 study by the DoD. Across branches, male spouses of Marines are the most difficult to find as they only total three […]
Here’s How to Help Your Kids Beat the Summer Slump
For many kids, summer means pools, unstructured time, and vacation. And forgetting. Some research points to a lost of an aggregate two to three years of reading level loss due to summer regression by the time a kid hits fifth grade. The loss is most pronounced in low-income students and owes to a variety of […]
Use These 5 Fiction Titles to Get Your Kids Hooked On American History
It’s true: Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. But fiction is often more accessible and interesting when it comes to children’s books. These books are sure to feed your milkids’ imaginations and get them interested in history. The Seeds of America Trilogy by Laurie Halse Written an award-winning children’s writer author of acclaimed book Fever […]
How I Found My Tribe As a Military Spouse
Updated: February 26, 2019 – We have just kicked off our fourth year in Fort Benning, Georgia and are headed to Hawaii in May. Check out our 2019 dates and locations here and reserve your seat. When my spouse left for an unaccompanied yearlong tour, I was clueless. I was new to Army life. […]
How MilspouseFest Changed My Perspective
Updated: February 26, 2019 – We have just kicked off our fourth year in Fort Benning, Georgia and are headed to Hawaii in May. Check out our 2019 dates and locations here and reserve your seat. Being a military spouse is a singular existence: we are married to the one percent of Americans who […]