Household 6 - Mission: Milspouse

Tidy Up for PCS with the KonMari Method

by Sarah Peachey | Apr 28, 2019 | Experience, Household 6, PCS

If you’ve paid any attention to social media over the last few months, then you’ve probably seen numerous references to the Netflix show “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.”

And with good reason.

The KonMari Method, developed by Marie Kondo when she was a 19-year-old college student, is a helpful way to get a room or your entire house in order. Perfect for those who want to have an organized home, but doubly useful for those of us who find themselves moving every two or three years. Because seriously, how do we accumulate so much stuff?

The Struggle of Communication

by Mary Spangler | Apr 23, 2019 | Experience, Household 6

When my son was around 18 months old, I started to worry about his ability to communicate. By the age of 2, it became an even larger concern, as most kids by that age are able to say around 50 words and string together a sentence or two. By 2, he had less than 20 words in his vocabulary and struggled to communicate with us. I wondered if I should get an evaluation with a speech therapist, but being that he’s my first child, I wasn’t sure if what was going on was normal.

Embracing Your Body Shape

by Retired Blogger | Apr 21, 2019 | Experience, Household 6

I once read a study that showed nine in 10 women did not know their own body type—can you imagine the shopping frustration that would lead to? As a military spouse, we’re in the middle of PCS moves every couple of years. We’re meeting new neighbors, finding new hair stylists and seamstresses, engulfed in researching new school districts and doctors, and perusing new grocery stores—this isn’t an added stressor we need to add to the list.

Ultimate List of Military Kid Resources

by Kathleen Palmer | Apr 8, 2019 | Experience, Household 6, Military Life

One of the hardest areas to navigate in our rapidly changing lifestyle is how to help our children “brat like a boss.” But, all you need it a great list of Military Kid resources to help guide you.

According to the Military Child and Education Coalition, most military children attend six to nine different schools from kindergarten to 12th grade, and (on average) a military student transfers more than twice during high school. This can put tremendous pressure on parents who try to make the transition as smooth as possible.