Did you know… Mission: Milspouse published its 3000th blog post in 2023 and is still growing!
Luck and Locations of a Milspouse
It isn’t often that “luck” comes immediately to mind when I think back on my life so far as a military spouse.
Tidy Up for PCS with the KonMari Method
If you’ve paid any attention to social media over the last few months, then you’ve probably seen numerous references to the Netflix show “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.”
And with good reason.
The KonMari Method, developed by Marie Kondo when she was a 19-year-old college student, is a helpful way to get a room or your entire house in order. Perfect for those who want to have an organized home, but doubly useful for those of us who find themselves moving every two or three years. Because seriously, how do we accumulate so much stuff?
2019 “All-Star” Dad Award: Make Your Nomination Today
When I was growing up, my dad and I always played the “How much do I love you?” game. It starts off with saying, I love you, and then comes the question of: But how much do you love me? We’d go back and forth saying, “I love you this much!” as we motioned with our arms until we couldn’t stretch them out any further. The game always ended the same way.
“I love you more,” I’d say.
And Dad always replied, “I love you more than more!”
Love between family members is always worth celebrating, and many times we chose to honor those we love in some way. This year, consider honoring your dad or a dad you know with a chance to become 2019’s “All-Star” Dad.
Ode to the Military Child
Military Child
Purple ribbon in your hair
Dandelion between your fingers
Laughing with little care
Military child
The places you will go
The goodbyes you’ve already said
The grown up things you know
Cultural Passport: Holland
There is nothing that screams “spring has arrived” as fresh flowers. You can smell them wafting in the air—wisteria, lilacs, roses. A symphony of colors, shapes, sizes, and scents all intermingling together remind me that winter has shed her coat, donned her sundress, and let all her beauty radiate through.
Nothing, and I do mean nothing, embodies this more than visiting Keukenhof Gardens in beautiful Holland, and that is the next stop on our virtual passport around the world.
The Struggle of Communication
When my son was around 18 months old, I started to worry about his ability to communicate. By the age of 2, it became an even larger concern, as most kids by that age are able to say around 50 words and string together a sentence or two. By 2, he had less than 20 words in his vocabulary and struggled to communicate with us. I wondered if I should get an evaluation with a speech therapist, but being that he’s my first child, I wasn’t sure if what was going on was normal.
The Ultimate PCS Handbook: Part 2
We’re exploring PCSing from start to finish with the Ultimate PCS Handbook. You can view Part 1 here.
In the weeks leading up to your pack and load day(s), you have been busily prepping your home by decluttering, getting your to-do list finalized, packing your must-have items, and prepping your house. I’ve had the honor of gleaning tips from some of the most experienced military veterans and spouses around. Here are a few of their suggestions to keep you on track!
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