Did you know… Mission: Milspouse published its 3000th blog post in 2023 and is still growing!
Certifications vs. Certificates: Guiding Military Spouses On Their Career Path
You’ve likely come across terms like certifications and certificates, and it’s easy to wonder if they’re just two ways of saying the same thing. Certifications and certificates, while they might sound similar, serve distinct purposes.
Not All Rainbows and Unicorns
I stood there, helpless and sad. I watched, almost as an outsider, as my son clung to his grandmother in the middle of the airport parking lot and sobbed tears of a young boy missing his family.
Holiday Prep Tips for the First-Time Host
Good for you! Either eagerly by choice or by default and with reluctance, you’ve decided to host your first holiday event! There’s so much to get done. You’ll need a good chunk of your free time to prepare and plan over the next few weeks.
No matter if the event is a cocktail party, an open house, or a full-blown holiday meal, there are ways to work ahead and avoid overwhelming circumstances. For tips on grocery store runs to day of prep hacks, keep reading, because we’ve got sanity saving ideas for the new host plunging into holiday entertaining.
Slow Down and Smell the Roses
It’s hard to believe we’re approaching the last month of 2018 already! This year has gone by so quickly that it almost seems as though it was just the beginning not so long ago. Sometimes, it makes me think we need to slow down a little.
How We “Deployment”
Yep, it’s true. Deployments are one of the hardest (and lamest!) parts of military spouse life.
But in true milspouse fashion, we don’t have time to wallow in the challenge. Sure, we can give ourselves permission to feel bummed out about it, but we just can’t park there for too long. After all, our kids need to be fed and stuff, so we have to actually do the things.
A Military Spouse’s Thanksgiving Prayer
I’m thankful that maintenance came and fixed the oven door
I’m thankful that there’s no carpet lining our dining room floor
I’m thankful that our table fits this house’s weird layout
And that the china survived another move despite my fears and doubts
3 Ways To Embrace Your New Location
Military life usually means that, every two to four years, you’ll move to a new location. Sometimes it turns out well, and other times not so much. Unfortunately, too often we hear that a military family has broken up because they moved to a new location and couldn’t find happiness.
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