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Insights From a Seasoned Spouse

by Sheila Rupp | Sep 24, 2024 | Blog, Experience, Military Life

As military spouses, we often hear “You knew what you were getting into.” In reality, it doesn’t matter if you were a military brat or had any other connection to the military before marriage, nothing can fully prepare you for this life.

How a Family Meeting Can Ease Holiday Woes

by Just Moved Ministry | Dec 5, 2021 | Blog, Expert, Household 6

For me and so many others, the stress of the holidays can take away from the enjoyment of the season. It can be especially stressful if you have to split Thanksgiving or Christmas between different groups of family members (for example: parents and in-laws or parents who are divorced) or accommodating older children with their own families and in-laws. As it turns out, a family meeting can help.

The Extra Christmas Stocking

by Sara Jane Arnett | Dec 4, 2021 | Experience, Household 6

Something told me to buy that extra Christmas stocking. I’m so glad I did.

It was a couple of days after Christmas, and I had some gift certificates burning a hole in my pocket. My boys were little (4, 6, and 8), and we desperately needed to up our Holiday decorating with matching Christmas stockings, so this was top priority on my shopping list. I walked into Kohl’s (with that glorious Kohl’s cash in my wallet nearing expiration) and headed straight back to the holiday clearance section.

8 Do’s and Don’ts of Virtual Interviews

by HHUSA Serving Spouses Program | Dec 3, 2021 | Blog, Career & Education, Expert

As a job seeker in our current market, you know that virtual interviews are becoming just as common as traditional, in-person settings. While there are standard topics and techniques to practice that apply to all interviews, there are some special things to remember about interviewing virtually.

(As always, don’t skip on your interview prep regardless of the type of interview. We cover that here.)

Here are eight virtual interview tips we want you to know: