Should You Make Your PCS Road Trip into A Vacation? PCSing can be an adventure, but it is also quite an undertaking. Last summer my husband and I decided to make our family (2 boys (2 and 5) plus our cat) PCS road trip from California to Virginia more exciting by adding a few extra […]
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What Should You Do When Your Friends Are Into MLM and Direct Sales
Is direct sales a touchy subject for you? In the military spouse community, direct sales and multi-level marketing are incredibly popular. I’m not sure why, exactly, except that these opportunities frequently are marketed as flexible, transportable, and practical. It doesn’t really matter where your thoughts lie on MLMs, you’re going to encounter them pretty quickly […]
Don’t Purge Everything, Repurpose Your Items Instead
Marie Kondo and minimizing the amount of stuff in your house is all the rage. But sometimes we get rid of things too quickly. Have you ever sold or ditched something only to find a use for it a week later? Sometimes purging saves us the hassle of moving more things, and sometimes it makes […]
The Sip: New Year, New Month, New Decade
How is it 2020 already? Wasn’t it like the 90s just about 10 years ago? No? Time is flying and the holidays are behind us. And it’s time for the very first Sip of this brand new decade. Unless you feel the decade doesn’t start until NEXT year? Either way, it’s the 20s now! Plan […]
How to Connect to Your Duty Station
How long have you lived at your current installation?Long enough to know what’s going on? I’m always surprised with all of the activities and events available on our installations, and how many people don’t know about them. One easy way to start getting information is to “like” your local installation’s Facebook page. The Public Affairs […]
Representing Your Military Journey In Your Home
Have you ever walked into someone’s house and marveled at the décor? I often get envious when someone has a beautifully matched living room set and curtains that match! I keep thinking that I’ll be able to do that when we reach our forever house. But then there are people who walk into my house […]
How To Keep Your Military Marriage Strong
Marriage can be tough, and military marriage is even tougher. The best piece of advice anyone can get when it comes to keeping their marriage strong is: “Trust each other and communicate.” It sounds cliché, but it works! Trust is everything, especially when you are apart for long periods of time. Communication is key. Never […]
Making Money With Your Hobbies
I’m sure you’ve heard someone, somewhere say, “No one’s getting rich of the military!” and it’s true. Whether you need a little extra cash some months or just want to save for a rainy day, there are several ways milspouses can do it, without getting a full-time job. Or even a part-time job. Think about […]