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Fast fact: Our blog will publish it’s 3000th (yes, you read that right!) blog post in 2023. All of the content is brought to you by empowered experience volunteer bloggers and insightful expert bloggers. You name a topic that a military spouse or organization could write about, we’ve probably got it. Current topics include PCS, deployment, parenting, finances, solidarity, humor, milspouse experiences, expert advice, and more. And if you don’t find what you’re looking for, you can always join us as a blogger to share your story!

Memorial Day: Is it Happy or Not?

Memorial Day: Is it Happy or Not?

by | May 13, 2020 | , , ,

Over the years, the meaning of Memorial Day has changed for me. Typically, in my early 20’s, Memorial Day was a day that commemorated the beginning of summer. I would spend the whole weekend at the beach with friends enjoying the sunshine. To me, during that season of life, it was “Happy Memorial Day.” I knew nothing different. I was uneducated on the true meaning of Memorial Day.

On “holidays” like Veterans Day, Armed Forces Day, and Memorial Day, I always see a meme on Facebook or Instagram explaining the difference between the three. This meme can be perceived in different ways.

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Mandatory Fun: How Attending Social Functions Can Help You

Mandatory Fun: How Attending Social Functions Can Help You

by | May 12, 2020 | , , ,

Military life is full of social functions. Every time you turn around, you’ve got an invitation to a Family Readiness Group meeting, a coffee, or a Hail and Farewell. You’ve probably heard social functions comically referred to as “mandatory fun.” It’s no surprise to a service member that they have to attend; the military essentially “owns” their time.

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News 6 Mashup: May 11, 2020

News 6 Mashup: May 11, 2020

by | May 12, 2020 | , ,

Here are the top stories for the week of May 11, 2020, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt:

• Multi-Billion Dollar Military Move Contract Awarded

* Proning Shelf Prototype to Help COVID-19 Patients

* Beat Stress, Anxiety, Cabin Fever With Quick Workout

* AAFES Sponsors Patriotic Pet Photo Contest

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How Staying Home is Changing Fitness Routines

How Staying Home is Changing Fitness Routines

by | May 10, 2020 | , ,

We are going through interesting times now. Many of us are adjusting our lifestyles in ways that we have never had to before. This is the time to look after one another.

I have asked some athletes about the impact of COVID-19 and changes to their lives. All forms of athletic activity are undergoing changes and restrictions. 

The new balance includes furloughs, working from home, daycare, and homeschooling. And somewhere on the list is fitness. 

Here are some comments about changes from coaches and athletes themselves. 

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The Unwelcome Visitors

The Unwelcome Visitors

by | May 8, 2020 | , ,

I have these annoying visitors that pop in occasionally. They’ve randomly shown up for the last 2.5 years and seem to do so at the most inopportune time. Before you think I am a terrible friend, I’m not talking about actual people.

I’m talking about anxiety and panic attacks.

Have you ever been tortured by those two? I had never dealt with them before in my life. I did have some interaction with them equally as the annoying cousin known as postpartum depression after having both my boys, but never anxiety or panic attacks.

Until one morning in November 2018.

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5 Weird Inventions I Secretly Love

5 Weird Inventions I Secretly Love

by | May 7, 2020 | , ,

It all started when I saw an article about a “weird invention” that was a baby stroller/scooter hybrid. I thought it was brilliant. If I’d had a stroller/scooter when my kids were little tikes, I like to think we would have gone so many places—so much faster.

I’m pretty sure it appealed to me because I recently purchased an adult scooter. Yep. The same thing the kiddos ride around on except bigger.

All because of Rocco. Rocco is my 5-year-old handsome cattle dog who loves to run.

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