Life

Gold Star Spouse Finds Refuge

In January of 2020, Tarah McLaughlin’s husband, Staff Sgt. Ian P. McLaughlin, was killed when his vehicle struck an IED… Read More

What I Wish I Would Have Known When I Married into the Military

With wedding bells ringing and rose-colored glasses firmly on, it can feel strange to imagine the road ahead being more… Read More

Super Creative Tips to Find a Rental Home in a Hot Market

Chances are, if you’re PCSing anytime soon – you’ve already seen a deluge of headlines regarding the challenges of the… Read More

5 Ways to Work the $$ System During Your PCS

Peak season 2021 has officially kicked off! This year up to 350,000 service members and families will embark on a… Read More

Resilience Is a Skill, Not a Label

I know this is an unpopular opinion, but I don’t like the word resilient. It is often used to label… Read More

Urban Apologetics: Restoring Black Dignity with the Gospel

I first became aware of Dr. Eric Mason, and his deeply insightful theological work, in 2016. He, along with several… Read More

Military Appreciation Month Discounts, Freebies & Giveaways for 2021

This Military Appreciation Month will continue to be different than years past.  Due to limitations on gatherings, this month, we… Read More

Surviving Solitary: Moving OCONUS During a Global Pandemic

By: Kori Yates Facing our first OCONUS orders, we were a family of four in one barracks room for two… Read More

Transitioning Families, Give Yourself Grace

Dropping my separation paperwork was a rush of excitement, immediately followed by crashing waves of competing emotion. I hadn’t expected… Read More

Geeky Milspouses Need Love, Too

One of my favorite things about military life is meeting new people. I have friends from all over the world,… Read More