Did you know… Mission: Milspouse published its 3000th blog post in 2023 and is still growing!
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How to Find Gratitude in all Seasons
I’m thankful for military life. Sometimes it can get me down, but when I take a deeper look, there’s always a way to find gratitude in all seasons. November gives us a great opportunity to reflect upon our past year, and right now, our family is in the thick of an are-we-crazy-for-choosing-a-DITY PCS. I wrote these things down as a personal reminder of what this Army life has to offer—even in some of the more difficult seasons.
An Expert Worrier’s Tips for Dealing with Worry
I worry about the strangest things.
My husband is forever shaking his head (and maybe even rolling his eyes) over some of the stuff I get worked up about. We even have a favorite movie scene that gets bantered back and forth between us:
Grateful for Givers
Leaving a legacy behind is a tall order. Some of us can barely leave each duty station with all our kids in the car! But as spouses of an all-volunteer fighting force, we become immersed in and attached to our communities very quickly. Eventually, we stumble upon or become givers.
Looking for Veterans Day deals? We’ve got ’em!
It always feels nice to be celebrated, so if you’re looking for a little appreciation for your service member this Veterans Day, take advantage of some discounts at restaurants and in stores.
We, and some of our pals, have done the hard work of hunting them down so you don’t have to! Be sure to bring your military ID to partake in the discount. Be advised that some of the deals are for service members only, so ask if you aren’t sure!
Just a Small Town Girl
Hello, military spouses! It’s my absolute honor to join Army Wife Network as a blogger. Major shout-out to the amazing group of highly talented, diversified, and passionate AWN team members that continue to inform, encourage, and empower our military community.
As I sit here at my archaic desktop in my cozy basement, criss-cross-applesauce, I’m enamored with gratitude.
Grateful that all four of our boys are fast asleep.
Magnum PI Red Carpet Recap
There’s something about the glamorous life of Hollywood that makes most people beg for more. We want to know #AllTheThings and #MeetAllThePeople because, come on, it’s Hollywood!
If you ask me to describe the military spouse life, my responses would vary but they would be primarily positive (sure, I’m biased). I might say it’s informative. Challenging. Never ever boring. A great opportunity for personal growth. But glamorous? Not really in my top 10 responses to describe this particular military spouse’s life.
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