Did you know… Mission: Milspouse published its 3000th blog post in 2023 and is still growing!
A unique perspective on the greatest gifts of being a military spouse
There are many gifts that come with being a military spouse. These are some of the most common gifts that quickly come to mind: Insurance, Security, Travel, Community, and Pride.
5 Tips for Being a Long-Distance Landlord
In the military, frequent moves are a reality. Sometimes this means you have to leave your dream home behind, moving many states (or even several countries) away, for a short (or extended) period. If you aren’t ready to sell but need to move, renting out your property to others can be a great option.
Here’s what you need to do if you are going to be a long-distance landlord:
9 Tips for an Award-Winning Resume
A winning resume presents your experience in a way that indicates your future potential. It grabs and holds the attention of the reader and makes him or her want to know more. To know more requires a conversation and that conversation is an interview.
Simply stated, a resume is an interview-generation tool, and like any tool, it must be well-cared for and appropriate to the task. How well does your resume measure up to that standard?
Answer these nine questions and modify it accordingly:
4 Lessons My Mom Taught Me
Happy Mother’s Day, friends!
I am so lucky to have a mom that is, as the kids say, amazeballs. When I was growing up, I always thought I would be just like my mom. I even looked like her; some of my high school teachers would periodically call me “Kathryn.” I thought I would live the same life my mom did—I would marry a rancher, raise our kids on a farm, and live in Nebraska near family for the rest of my life.
The Importance of Support
Sometimes the life of the military spouse flows like a gentle creek babbling along peacefully. You find yourself with content children, your service member isn’t deployed and is engaged at home, you’ve been sticking to your family budget, and the cat hasn’t thrown up on the carpet once this week.
Things are a-flowin’ quite nicely.
Unfortunately, life is rarely so smooth.
5 Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day with Meaning
Everyone loves a good BBQ or cookout, and it seems like Memorial Day weekend has become the official launch of the summer food season. You see grilling segments on the news, picnic and barbecue products on sale at the stores, and recipes galore to serve at your outdoor celebrations.
We all love a picnic, but before you hang your decorations, plan the menu, and send out invitations, take a moment to reflect on what Memorial Day actually is.
100 Ways You Might be A Milspouse
Check out this fun list of 100 ways you might be a milspouse.
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