Did you know… Mission: Milspouse published its 3000th blog post in 2023 and is still growing!
“Man…That Just Sucks!”
We have all been there. A friend or family member is going through something tough (REALLY TOUGH) and you are racking your brain to say just the right thing, or provide some kind of pep talk to get them through.
3 Smart Features to Set Your Listing Apart
Driving around our neighborhood, my spouse and I noticed a good number of houses for sale. With PCS season bringing military moves, the market seems busier than usual. While preparing to list our home, we’re looking for ways to make our property stand out.
Lessons I Learned from my Phone Battery
It’s no secret that many aspects of our lives, especially as military spouses, are very serious. The challenges, the unknowns, the changed no-plan plans. All of it.
If we aren’t careful, we (ahem, as in—myself) can get sucked down with a pretty negative attitude.
In the seriousness of this world, I’m on a mission to bring a little bit of humor to it, especially on social media. Because, really, my sense of humor (and my faith) are sometimes the only things that keep me going.
Where to Find Help When You Need It
I’m part of several military spouse groups, as many of you probably are. While I don’t always engage, I’ve learned a bit from watching the interactions members have with each other.
There’s one question I see over and over again that I almost always chime in on, not because I think I know better than someone else, but because I believe it’s a shame that these services aren’t promoted, few know they exist, and therefore service members and their families suffer.
Staying Away from Dehydration
The heat is back and that means hydration comes into play with your exercise program. A water bottle or hydration pack is critical. The symptoms of dehydration are cramps, dizziness, and fatigue.
The Goodbye Knot
As soon as we get official orders, the goodbye knot of dread in my stomach starts to form. If I were to make a list of the things I dread about PCSing, saying goodbye wins the gold medal. Yes, I hate the smell of boxes and the sound of screeching tape. And yes, I would give any amount of money to never again have to open my kitchen cabinet doors and have a complete stranger tell me, “Whoa, ma’am, that’s a lot of dishes.”
Life Lessons from a Salmon
Of all our duty stations so far, I think Alaska holds the title of “most outdoorsy.” It’s too beautiful to stay indoors, especially in the summer—all two weeks of it.
I tried my hand at fishing, believing it was super simple to catch salmon. Big Sarge had a soldier who literally could drop a line into the water on his way home from work and catch a mess of fish for his supper. Surely it couldn’t be that hard? This guy assured me that fishing was a piece of cake.
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