Happy Wednesday!

We kicked off our virtual events last week and had an amazing time! 

We want to send a HUGE thank you to our presenting sponsor USAA, for their continued support of MilSpouseFest and our military spouse community, we would not be able to do this without you! Thank you to our additional sponsors, contributing partners, donors, and attendees for being a part of MilSpouseFest.

The comments section was a blast, and so many military spouses won some pretty cool prizes! Chromebooks, FitBits, and more! 

If you missed the events last week, we have SIX more coming before the end of the year. And yes, all virtual. 

Keep an eye out for when our registration links go live for our October 22nd event!

Now…time to grab that drink, find a comfy spot, and enjoy today’s Sip!
 

Special thanks to Purdue, our partner for this edition of the Sip.



MilSpouse life can be hectic. Online classes at Purdue Global give you the flexibility to study on your terms. Let us help you open the door to new opportunities.
 

We are coming to your house! MilSpouseFest is going virtual for the rest of the year! 2020 is not going to stop us from bringing the resources, prizes, and fun to the MilSpouse community. 

Keep an eye on our events page for registration for October’s events, coming soon!

The first 200 people per event will receive their own swag box filled with goodies from MilSpouseFest and our sponsors! YAY!

Beyond that, we will also be giving out some fantastic prizes during the actual event! You can win a Chromebook, a Fitbit, gift cards, jewelry, and more!

You won't want to miss it!!!

If you would like to volunteer, or are interested in being a table sponsor at our events, email emily@milspousefest.com for more information. 

This week in history, in 1781, the Battle of Yorktown began, in 1928, penicillin was discovered, and in 1970, the Partridge Family premiered on ABC.
 

Since September 29th is National Coffee Day, today's fun facts are all about the bean! 

1) Hawaii is the only American state to grow coffee.

2) Coffee stays warm 20% longer when you add creamer to your cup. The cream thickens the coffee so it evaporates slower. 

3) Starbucks has over 87K different drink combinations. That's a lot of choices! 

4) Brazil is responsible for 1/3 of the world's coffee production for over 150 years. 

 

Congrats to our last Sip winner, Diana J. from California. 

We had so much fun with our giveaways this summer, we are going to keep doing them! Yay!!! 

Ready, set, email (thesip@milspousefest.com) Make sure you have liked our MilSpouseFest Facebook page, we will also be giving out prizes there 🙂 

"Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you."

-Ruth Bader Ginsburg

This past weekend, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, passed away from complications of metastatic pancreatic cancer. She was 87 years old and left quite the legacy. We will be waiting to see what happens with her replacement, with the election just about 40 days away.

Do you have a child getting ready for college? It's important to know what that means for them and TRICARE. This article from Military.com explains what you need to know. 

As a military spouse, you serve our country with the sacrifices you make for your family. Purdue University Global empowers military spouses like you with flexible online learning to overcome many of the challenges that prevent you from completing your degree. Our Student Military Association is a great place to start connecting with military classmates worldwide and accessing online resources to help you succeed. Explore more than 175+ online degree programs at Purdue Global.