Military Spouse Team

A Gentle Guide to Holiday Self-Care for the Solo Spouse

There’s a moment, usually sometime in early December, when the world feels like it’s spinning faster than you can keep… Read More

Dealing With Deployment During Christmas

The first Christmas my husband deployed, I remember staring at the tree lights long after the kids had gone to… Read More

The Best Budget-friendly Gift Ideas for 2025

Every year, the holiday season sneaks up with that familiar combination of excitement and mild panic — especially if you’re… Read More

5 Creative Holiday Care Package Ideas

The first care package I ever mailed during the holidays was a mess — in the most beautiful way. My… Read More

Powerful Gratitude Habits During the Darkest Days of Deployment

Deployment can feel like an emotional hurricane—days blur, sleep thins out, and even the smallest tasks can feel enormous. As… Read More

Six Years of Celebrating: Giving Tuesday Military is Back

This December 2, 2025, marks the sixth year of Giving Tuesday Military (GTM)—a growing movement that continues to prove one… Read More

6 *Actually* Helpful Ways to Thank Military Families

Every November, as the air turns crisp and the flags seem to wave a little prouder, communities across the country… Read More

6 Ways to Save Money This Thanksgiving for Military Families

The turkey isn’t even in the oven yet, and somehow your grocery bill is already giving “deployment separation pay” levels… Read More

Simple Ways to Support Military Families During the Holidays

The holidays have a way of amplifying whatever season of life we’re in. If your home is full of laughter,… Read More

Leading With Heart

Military spouse Candice Farley built a thriving career at The Home Depot thanks to flexibility, servant leadership and a culture… Read More

Surviving (and Even Enjoying) the Holidays Away From Home

The first year we spent the holidays away from home, I remember sitting in the quiet of our base housing… Read More

God, Country, Notre Dame

Erin Freel, a military spouse and Veteran, turns her journey of service into impact through Notre Dame’s EMNA program, blending… Read More

Veterans Day Deals 2025: Big List of Veterans Day Discounts, Freebies and Giveaways

THE MEANING OF VETERANS DAY: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve… Read More

How to Stay Motivated in Remote Work Through the End-of-Year Blues

As the year winds down, motivation often follows suit. Deadlines linger, inboxes overflow, and the fatigue of another long season… Read More

Stillness Is Strength: Mindful Journaling for Military Spouses

There’s a quiet kind of healing that happens when pen meets paper.It’s not loud.It’s not dramatic.But it’s real. Mindful journaling… Read More

Holiday Leave on a Budget: Smart Ways Military Families Can Save This Year

The first time my husband and I planned to travel home on holiday leave for Christmas after a deployment, I… Read More

When the Seasons Shift: Finding Grace in the Move from Fall to Winter

There’s a moment every year—somewhere between the last gold leaf falling and the first frost clinging to the window—when I… Read More

Vote Now: Help Choose the National Veteran & Vetrepreneur of the Year!

The journey to recognizing the most outstanding veterans and veteran entrepreneurs continues! In Round 2 of voting, the nominees for… Read More