Did you know… Mission: Milspouse published its 3000th blog post in 2023 and is still growing!
Surviving the End of the School Year
How do we get through the last bit of the school year? Spring Break is over, and there are no days off until the year is over.
Study.com: A Military Spouse’s Experience
There is a story that resurfaces from time to time in my family. The big punchline is that when I was in grade school, sometime around when report cards were issued, I asked my parents what would happen if I got a B. That about sums me up as a student.
I strive to do well, and as I have grown a bit older, I am quite aware that I am motivated by learning.
Recently, I have had the opportunity to do some learning that I feel was particularly eye-opening and valuable as a military spouse.
My opportunity was to use Study.com for some practice tests, and then work through the site using their available study materials related to the practice tests I had chosen.
How To Support Military Families
Often times, civilians (sometimes, our family and friends included) are unsure how to communicate their intentions of support to the military community.
Here are some simple ways anyone can help out whether it’s your family, friends, or neighbors who you know or who are living in your community:
Welcome to Colorado!
Colorado Springs is ranked the nation’s “Most Desirable Place to Live” by U.S. News & World Report for a second straight year.
Whether you’re a fun-in-the-sun type of gal, have a need to speed down snowy slopes, or have to roar down some rapids, The Springs has something for you. Not only will you probably love your time in Colorado, but you’ll do things you might never have done before, see things you’ve never seen before, and like many retirees before you, you might not want to leave.
Reflections on ‘Home’
It was at 11:00 at night as I was laying on a borrowed, creaky air bed in a mostly empty house, that I began thinking of our new home, one we’ve only been in for a week, as our home. There are a lot of quotes out there about what “home” is or what it means to be “home.”
There’s a saying often heard in Army life: “Home is where the Army sends us.”
Most of us know this. We move every 2-3 years, sometimes more frequently, adding new rugs, new curtains, selling old things that might not fit, and hanging pictures to make our borrowed housing feel like home. Other things that we adore but don’t fit may go into storage, while some homes require us to buy things to fill space and we secretly hope we can fit them into the next one. Our home isn’t permanent, but temporary. It moves as we move.
A New Me in 2019
If you have been following my blog, you will know that near the end of last year I started to realize that I needed to re-examine some of the choices I was making in my life, and that I needed to really focus on getting healthy. I am working on this part of my life, each and every day. Aside from some rude comments being made to me one day about my size, I was also beginning to experience episodes of apnea during illness. You can read more about that here.
How Pumping Can Increase Milk Production
Although breastfeeding brings with it many questions, one of the biggest concerns for most new mothers is whether their supply is sufficient to nourish their baby. As always, if you have any concerns about your supply, always consult your doctor. There is no website, book, or piece of friendly advice that can replace the knowledge of a medical expert.
However, if you know that you are having a supply issue—either because the amount of ounces you’re pumping has decreased or because your baby is not gaining weight (consult your doctor to know for sure)—pumping can help increase your supply.
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