Did you know… Mission: Milspouse published its 3000th blog post in 2023 and is still growing!
Summer on the Farm
In the transient, ever-changing, unstable life of a military family, it is refreshing to return to some kind of summer place that is constant. A home, though not our own, that feels natural, secure, and comforting. For my family, that place to which everyone...
Dear Son: A Letter from the Revolution
There’s no argument that the historiography of war can best be studied through those who lived it. But, even a few months away from the battlefield can lessen the depth and intensity of the service members’ memories. Fortunately for us, many service members memorialized their experiences in the form of letters home to their loved ones.
Tackling My To-Do List: While Solo Parenting
Being a military spouse is hard work. Especially when solo parenting. Here are a few ways I tackle my to-do list when my other half is unavailable.
5 Ways Military Families Can Help Heal the Nation
It’s safe to say that our country is hurting. We’ve had an entire year through a worldwide pandemic, political polarization, enormous numbers of grieving Americans, and feelings of impatience and anger as we seek our ideas of justice and freedom.
If you’re like me, you’ve been asking yourself, how do we heal?
How to Find a Rental Home in a Tough Housing Market
The real estate market of 2021 has been reactive, to put it mildly. With the continued (and hopefully waning) pandemic, the real estate trends of low interest rates, low home inventory, and a seller’s market have meant home prices have seen their highest surge since 2006, according to Bloomberg.
Honor and Remember
May we all keep those who served and sacrificed so much for our freedoms not far from our hearts and minds, never to be forgotten. The honors described here are worn and displayed with great pride by veterans and surviving families. For those who made the ultimate sacrifice, may we honor and remember them on Memorial Day.
Attributes of an Army Wife
Years back, when the movie We Were Soldiers came to theaters, I went to see it. It was tough to get through, as I closed my eyes in shock during one scene or teared up over another. But, I really resonated most with the character Julia (Julie) Moore.
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