Did you know… Mission: Milspouse published its 3000th blog post in 2023 and is still growing!
What is a Military Spouse?
When I became a military spouse in the late 1990s, I wore the label, “military spouse” with pride, and that is still true today.
6 Things You Won’t Regret Saying During Thanksgiving
Simply put, Thanksgiving is all about being thankful and having a grateful heart, but I’m getting a little bit crazy with the holidays coming.
I’m filling the calendar, scheduling time with friends, thinking about turkeys—the ones on sale? stuffed or unstuffed this year?—remembering to find recipes, making lists of ingredients, and pulling down fall decoration boxes from the garage, only to take a deep breath when I see the Christmas boxes next to them.
It’s obvious my mind is like a merry-go-round, whirling with things to do.
News 6 Mashup: Nov. 8, 2021
Here is a News 6 mashup of top stories for the week of Nov. 8, 2021, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt:
• Department of Defense Seeks Innovations
• Walmart Pharmacy Leaving TRICARE
• IRS Sending Math Error Notices
• This Week in History
Busting Resume Myths
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about resumes. If you’re starting a new job search, it can feel overwhelming to update or create your resume. Where do I begin? How long should it be? What information do I need to include? All valid questions. I get a lot of these questions and more from the job-searching military spouses I work with daily. I’m here to bust some of those resume myths so you can better understand what a resume should be.
Food For Thought
When was the last time you truly connected with yourself? When was the last time you took a few moments to remember what makes you, you? We as humans need to take time (even if it’s just five minutes) to connect with our souls and remember what makes us genuine and unique. It’s a little bit of food for thought for all of us because it’s hard to focus on that part of ourselves at times when we’re wrapped up in so many other things and/or focusing our energy somewhere else.
News 6 Mashup: Nov. 1, 2021
Here are the top stories for the week of Nov. 1, 2021, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt:
• Department of Defense Seeks Innovations
• Walmart Pharmacy Leaving TRICARE
• IRS Sending Math Error Notices
• This Week in History
7 Fall Organizing Tips for Holiday Prep
For some, this is the year you’re ready to invite friends and family to celebrate the holidays. For others, you’re just looking to stay ahead of the holiday crush from your immediate circle. Either way, there’s definitely calm in the chaos if you add a little holiday prep and organization to the mix this fall.
Use these tips to help you get ready for the holiday season; no matter if you’re preparing for four, eight, or 12, there’s helpful advice curated just for you.
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