Did you know… Mission: Milspouse published its 3000th blog post in 2023 and is still growing!
Julie’s Gift Guide for Writers
Tis the season and, if you’re like me, you’re busy trying to figure out what to buy everyone on your shopping list. But what about you? Here’s my handy gift guide for all my fellow writers out there!
The Fitness Journey Continues
Fitness is a life-long journey. Once you learn how to ride a bike, you don’t forget, but if you go years without riding, as soon as you get on one it’s a little rough getting started again. The same holds true for fitness of any type—running or walking. You know you can do it, but your joints are tight and you feel every step the next day.
4 Tips for When Plans Are Hijacked
I remember the conversation like it was yesterday.
My beloved soldier and I were preparing to take the plunge into wedded bliss. Our entire courtship had essentially been long distance, which included a 12-month deployment to Iraq.
We were in the single digits until our day of nuptials. I had stars in my eyes; my heart pounded when I saw him in uniform. I was crazy about this guy and would do anything for him. It was wonderful.
Until that one conversation.
5 Things a Milspouse Should Never Do
May is recognized as Military Appreciation Month. It’s a time where we celebrate different aspects of the military community, from military spouses to those that made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, it’s a time to reflect on how amazing our military community. There is Mother’s Day. My soldier and I don’t have any kids yet, but I’m incredibly lucky to have an awesome mother on my side that also took in her first son (-in-law) a couple years ago. Last year, I talked about how thankful I am to have her in my life. I thought it would only be appropriate to share some important lessons learned.
5 Ways to Attract the Best Renters
Renting out the home you’ve put so much time, money, and energy into can be a frightening experience. You want to know that you’re getting the best possible renters who will take excellent care of your home, just like you while you lived there. The right renters will help you protect your investment and also enjoy some profits.
3 Tips for Budgeting
First, I’d like to apologize for my lack of a new month’s resolution last month. PCSing from Alaska to Kentucky took a little bit longer than I had planned, and then once we got here, we had issues with internet service. Not to mention the truck of stuff to unpack! I’m not exaggerating—it was 11 crates. Still under the weight limit, though—good thing yarn doesn’t weigh a lot.
But now that 90% of everything is in its place, the internet is up and running (unlimited internet, you guys!), and the kids are back in school, I’m ready with another resolution—taking charge of finances.
A Little Like Rosie
Some knew their service members for years prior to marrying into the military. Others found love in the most unique places. There’s been full-blown weddings and simple Justice of the Peace ceremonies. Terms like TDYs, PCSing, deployments, homecomings, and a whole list of others that seem like a foreign language to our friends and family outside the military are normal for us.
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