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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!

A Salute to the Military Family

A Salute to the Military Family

by | Nov 4, 2016 | , ,

I’ve long held a deep respect and gratitude for our military and their service to our country even before becoming a military spouse. Our service members are willing to lay their lives on the line so that others don’t have to experience how war touches their lives. Since joining the ranks of military spouse several years ago, I’ve also grown to greatly appreciate the sacrifices of the families of our service members as well.

November is Military Family Appreciation Month, as declared in a proclamation signed each year by the president as a way of honoring and celebrating military families and recognizing their sacrifices and dedication to our nation.

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2 Tips for Homecoming Bliss

2 Tips for Homecoming Bliss

by | Oct 30, 2016 | , ,

It takes me a grand total of 2.6 minutes to start dreaming of my husband’s sweet homecoming after he departs for a deployment, school, or extended time in the field. That isn’t an exaggeration. Less than three minutes after he leaves for a “trip,” I’m already plotting and planning for his return: what I’ll wear, where we’ll go to dinner, our first date night agenda, and the beer selection I’ll have waiting for him at home. I dream of those day dates at pumpkin patches, cooking experiments in our kitchen, and trips to the state park with our pups.

Maybe you can relate to this—I spend so much time dreaming about a picturesque reunion that I forget about reality.

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5 Tips for Receiving and Unpacking HHG

5 Tips for Receiving and Unpacking HHG

by | Oct 26, 2016 | , ,

Every time I receive news that we’re going to PCS, my mind focuses solely on how we’re going to get to our next duty station, what things I’ll bring, and what household items I’ll watch be packed and shipped away.

I rarely put time into deciding how I’ll tackle the challenge of receiving HHG and going about putting everything away. Watching box after box come through the front door and garage can be overwhelming, especially when standing in a new house that you’re unfamiliar with.

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Is RV Life after Military Retirement for You?

Is RV Life after Military Retirement for You?

by | Oct 24, 2016 | , , ,

After yet another military move, you would think post-PCS unpacking would be a breeze. But, here we are, emptying one more brown box of “stuff.” I’m so close to throwing my hands up, getting rid of it all, and living the RV life. 

I know, I know… RV living wouldn’t really work for our family at this military assignment, but it’s a “someday” idea I’ve been pondering the pros and cons of. Instead of a soaring mountain of moving boxes, we could wake up under tall pines with fresh mountain air. Rather than this endless sea of packing paper, we could lounge in beach chairs by rolling ocean waves. Those travel plans sound pretty tempting when daydreaming of retirement days ahead!

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Post PCS: The Next Adventure

Post PCS: The Next Adventure

by | Oct 23, 2016 | , , ,

This month I am saying a big “hello” to everyone from the land of Lincoln, AKA Illinois, on our new adventure.

We moved here at the end of September. So far, things are going well, although living on an Air Force base has been a big adjustment. For one, it is about five times smaller than Joint Base Lewis McChord (maybe even more)! There is probably two miles between the main gate and the gate at the end of the base. There is only one shoppette, which also triples as the Class Six and Firestone. The BX and the commissary share a parking lot, and in general, it’s just tiny!

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