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The MyCAA program provides eligible military spouses up to $4,000 to help them pursue a license, certification, or associate’s degree. If you qualify and plan to take advantage of this opportunity to further your education and career, then take a look at the first few steps to starting your MyCAA application.
As military spouses, I’d say we have two distinct moments of the spouse experience: one we loathe and one we anticipate.
The one we dread is obviously the numerous “see-ya-later” moments with our beloved service members. Some days, as I kiss him and he walks to the door/bus/plane, I feel like we just did this same routine like 20 minutes ago. Gross.
But with the see-ya-later moments comes homecoming anticipation. And really, it doesn’t matter if they’re gone for a week to the field, a month to training, or a year to a desert somewhere, homecomings are always one of the “marked” military spouse adventures.
You can get just about everything online these days. From furniture, to household items, to a college education, you can find it on the internet. And, if you’re considering an online education, then you’ve come to the right place!
The warm summer sunshine often brings leisurely days filled with fun activities. No matter if you’re splashing in the pool or at the beach, planning a picnic in the park, or taking a bicycle ride under a canopy of shade trees, a laid-back schedule offers the perfect opportunity for you and your family to enjoy yourselves.
There is a particular word that often comes up in the normal course of conversation. It usually goes something like this:
Your boss says, “You did really well on that project, but…”
Your dental hygenist says, “You’re doing a good job on flossing, but…”
A co-worker says, “I appreciate your input on this, but…”
What happens in your mind when the person, normally after a brief thoughtful pause, says that little word before they say anything else?
I think that color looks great on you, but…
I appreciate how well you’ve been sticking to our budget, but…
I really loved dinner tonight, but…
At first you feel good and affirmed, and you’re soaking up the praise. You’re happy about what is being said and considering how you are going to respond. And then after the pause you hear it.
If you’re in the back-to-school game this year because you’re furthering your education as an adult, you may have noticed it’s a little different than before kids. Whereas before children, you could study or do your homework in any room of the house, your books and papers spread out on a floor or table. But when studying with a toddler, books and papers anywhere within reach can spell disaster!
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