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What Military Spouse Self-Care Actually Looks Like

What Military Spouse Self-Care Actually Looks LikeWhat Military Spouse Self-Care Actually Looks Like

Creative dinners with the last remnants of your pantry (ramen and mustard surprise, anyone?), overseeing the movers, cramming a forgotten… Read More

We Need to Know the Top Issues Facing Military Families

We Need to Know the Top Issues Facing Military FamiliesWe Need to Know the Top Issues Facing Military Families

My first time on a military base, I climbed a fence and got arrested protesting nuclear weapons. Little did I… Read More

Navigating the Claims Process for Your Damaged Household Goods

Navigating the Claims Process for Your Damaged Household GoodsNavigating the Claims Process for Your Damaged Household Goods

You've packed up your household goods (HHG), watched as they were loaded onto a truck and driven away. And then… Read More

The Beloved Online Pet Sensation, Grumpy Cat, Has Died at Age 7

The Beloved Online Pet Sensation, Grumpy Cat, Has Died at Age 7The Beloved Online Pet Sensation, Grumpy Cat, Has Died at Age 7

From Newyorktimes.com Grumpy Cat, the ubiquitous internet celebrity whose permanent scowl spoke for all of us in our darkest moments,… Read More

It Happened to Me: I Was Ashamed to Look for Help

It Happened to Me: I Was Ashamed to Look for HelpIt Happened to Me: I Was Ashamed to Look for Help

May is the Month of Mental Health Awareness and, with that in mind, I would like to share a story… Read More

Win a $10,000 Vow Renewal Just for Military Couples

Win a $10,000 Vow Renewal Just for Military CouplesWin a $10,000 Vow Renewal Just for Military Couples

Lasting, the nation’s no. 1 marriage counseling app backed by The Knot, is giving one lucky military couple an epic… Read More

Ugh… This Base Sucks!

Ugh… This Base Sucks!Ugh… This Base Sucks!

If you or someone you know has said, "Ugh… This base sucks!" You are my people... I have, more times… Read More

Bracing for Impact: Preparing Your Heart for Deployment

Bracing for Impact: Preparing Your Heart for DeploymentBracing for Impact: Preparing Your Heart for Deployment

There are times when I view this active duty life style as an adventure. I have places to go, exciting… Read More

My Invisible Wounds from War Are Not What You Expect

My Invisible Wounds from War Are Not What You ExpectMy Invisible Wounds from War Are Not What You Expect

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in my pursuit to bring awareness to this important cause, I would like… Read More

The Untold Story of the Military Wife

The Untold Story of the Military WifeThe Untold Story of the Military Wife

6 am: Alarm goes off. Wake up. Get ready for work. Get kids up and ready for school. Let dog… Read More