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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!

Stepping Out

Stepping Out

by | Apr 15, 2020 | , , ,

Last post, I mentioned how my husband and I went to a class in Kansas.

At first, I did not want to go, and I was looking for excuses not to go. However, in the end, everything worked out great.

My sister-in-law came to watch the kids, and during the class, we reconnected with my husband’s two previous commanders from 12 years ago. They were a part of our Bragg family and were there when our son had his first heart surgery at 4 months old. In addition, in my small group was a wife who lives in Hawaii, which is our next duty station. It helped me so much to know that when we move over to Hawaii, I have a connection and I have a friend. Furthermore, I met new friends, learned new things about myself as well as others, and shared experiences. I have gained a lot from stepping out and taking one step at a time.

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In Times of Uncertainty, Be a Helper

In Times of Uncertainty, Be a Helper

by | Apr 13, 2020 | , , ,

“Thanks to the Helpers. Let’s take care of ourselves and each other.” 

Fifteen days ago this message was like a blinking sign speaking directly to me. 

Tom Hanks posted it as a nod to Mr. Rogers’ original message about looking for helpers in the midst of catastrophes. It aligns with Mr. Rogers’ entire ethos of helping children process big feelings in healthy ways. Even more, it is a call to both look for the good in humanity and be a good neighbor. 

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Please Don’t Fuss At Me

Please Don’t Fuss At Me

by | Apr 11, 2020 | , ,

Like much of the rest of the world, we are social distancing, staying in our house, enjoying the abundance of quality time with the members of our household, and attempting to conquer this homeschooling business.

The toddlers have no idea anything is wrong globally. To them, their older brother is just home all the time to play with them. For me, I am trying my best to make sure my 7-year-old doesn’t fail first grade. I know, is that even possible? During this time, all of the kids should be receiving a grade of grace since mom and dad hardly can replace the trained professionals stocked with an inconceivable amount of patience that aren’t keeping multiple toddlers from applying Play-Do to the laptop while big brother does some math before lunch.

We are wrapping up our third week of our new normal, and to be honest, my standards of life have greatly been lowered.

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Start Today, and Do Not Give Up

Start Today, and Do Not Give Up

by | Apr 10, 2020 | , ,

The first step is always difficult. You have to understand that there is a goal to be achieved. The fear of the unknown can make you hesitate and question your ability to succeed.

Psychology Today defines fear as, “an emotional response induced by a perceived threat that causes a change in brain and organ function, as well as in behavior. Fear can lead us to hide, to run away, or to freeze in our shoes. Fear may arise from a confrontation or from avoiding a threat, or it may come in the form of a discovery.”

Fitness, for some, is automatic, almost natural, and little thought is required. To others, fitness requires a well thought out plan. The plan can include having a partner on the journey to offer moral support.

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Senior Strong 2020

Senior Strong 2020

by | Apr 8, 2020 | , ,

Attention Class of 2020! It’s time to stand up, straighten your mortarboard, and make a new plan.

There is no going back. With each and every new press conference at local, state, and national levels, the light of truth keeps getting brighter, and you can not deny that it is time to embrace what we love to call “The New Normal.”

Before you start to get feisty about my blunt words, let me say this… I am wearing three hats as I write this.

I am a high school teacher, I am a parent of a 2020 senior, and I am an Army spouse who has had her fair share of missed milestones. I am not chastising or shaming anyone—I am just a realist. My hope is that in the aftermath of all this, we raise up a whole class of realists.

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Positive Pocket Change

Positive Pocket Change

by | Apr 7, 2020 | , , ,

Over the past month, my husband and I have used more than 15% less spending money than our usual amount. Also, over the past month, one of our personal investment accounts has dropped more than 30%.

I’m guessing I don’t even have to tell you why either happened.

It’s been in the back of my mind for a while now to share some of our favorite little personal finance habits, and now with an added layer of what is going on around us, I felt there was a bit extra to say.

Starting with what I originally wanted to share: I would really like to emphasize that these are our own personal habits. Neither one of us has any sort of financial expertise, but over the past five years or so, we’ve found our shared personal finance groove. A big part of this was reading about personal finance, seeing what stuck out to us, and actually trying some ideas out.

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