After 18 months of only virtual events, MilSpouseFest hosted its first in-person events in Hampton Roads, VA on September 16 to kick off the event calendar. Military spouses from all walks of life attended the AM or PM session to learn about valuable resources and to connect with other spouses in one room. MilSpouseFest, presented […]
Articles by Mary Lane Montoya
Small But Mighty: Military Child Chronicles sheds light on military life with children’s books
The sudden realization that there were no children’s books dedicated to military life is what inspired Athens Pellegrino to write a series on the many changes that come with PCS and other topics. Athens is not only an active duty military spouse, she is a civilian employee with the United States Air Force as a […]
Small But Mighty: Stick With Me, LLC creates gifts for military families
Navy veteran Cyndi Hill and her active duty Navy spouse Jeremy were always crafty, but their hobby became a full-fledged business with Stick With Me, LLC. Cyndi served 10 years in the US Navy from 1989 to 1999. Now, she is an empty nester and active volunteer with the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. Her husband, […]
Deployments and the Military Family
In the aftermath of Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, thousands of United States troops are being deployed to evacuate American and Afghanistan civilians. As a military family, deployments are not far from your mind and far from the ideal family environment. Your thoughts will race and a wide range of emotions will take over when duty […]
Small But Mighty: Brushfire Blue Simplifies visual art for Military Families
After many PCS moves, overseas duty stations, deployments, and unexpected changes that come with military life, Kristen Groves decided in 2018 that it was time to carve out a business that would work for her. Kristen met her husband while he was in entry-level training for the Army and she was in a fine arts […]
Small but Mighty: Dreadnought Designs, LLC brings calm waters to a Navy Spouse
The Series on MilSpouse Owned Small Businesses Like other navy spouses, Heather Lantier found that finding a full time, satisfying career elusive. Her passion for creativity and sewing became her career with her Etsy shop, Dreadnought Designs, LLC. Born and raised in Southern California, Heather never planned on leaving her home state until she married […]