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Did you know… Mission: Milspouse published its 3000th blog post in 2023 and is still growing!

Keira D’Amato celebrates the gift of running.

by George Banker | Sep 12, 2024 | Blog, Expert, Health & Fitness

“Running is a gift; I feel truly lucky to have the time/energy/health/support to do it because it brings me a lot of joy.”- Kiera D’Amato

Lovingly Weaving Your Family’s Nest

by Just Moved Ministry | Oct 5, 2021 | Blog, Expert, Household 6, Military Life

One day last spring, morning coffee in-hand, I noticed my dog’s curiosity about an object in my backyard. Hmm… A bit too curious perhaps, so I went outside to see what he found. To my delight he had his nose deep in a bird’s nest. There were no broken shells nearby, so I guessed it had long been abandoned and fallen during heavy winds the night before. I held it in my hand and marveled at it.

Frank Lloyd Wright might be the greatest modern human architect of houses, but to me, nests are the most precious homes ever built.

Work-Life Balance During the Job Hunt

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

Job searching cannot be a hobby or a passive activity if you’re hoping to see a true return on your efforts. Instead, it takes consistent work and intentionality: Networking. Resume Tailoring. Interviewing. Developing your professional skills. And on and on and on.

At this point you may be thinking, “Yeah, I get,” but this is not another article telling you that you have to do the work. Instead, I recommend the opposite…

I Have a Lot To Learn

by Anastassia Kennedy | Oct 2, 2021 | Blog, Career & Education, Experience

Recently, I “opened” my very small business for orders. I was a bit nervous, but I did successfully get a few orders. As I was working on a few, I noticed the time and supplies took more time and required more supplies than I originally thought. I did—do—try my best not to overcharge for an item, but I now understand why some handmade items cost so much.

After I did the math (supplies, shipping, time), I realized I was basically making these items for free. I hate having to eat my own money and barely making anything, so I figured I go back to my “business drawing board.”