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Don’t Mind Me

by LaVaughn Ricci | Mar 22, 2022 | Experience

Oh hey! Don’t mind me. I just popped into the laundry room here for a little peace and quiet. Why the laundry room? You see, it’s right across from the pantry. And I just stole a piece of chocolate from my children’s candy bowl that is hidden in the pantry. They sometimes forget about their treats, but I don’t! And on days like today, I can’t help myself. I grab a piece and then sneak around the corner to enjoy it before my kids catch me. Then, sometimes I run out and grab another piece, or two, or three.

Depends on the day, you know?

AWTR Show #884: Advocating for your Milspouse Mental Health

by M:M Command Team | Mar 17, 2022 | Podcast

We all know that mental health is super important… But sometimes it is hard to make it a top priority. Join Sharita for this week’s Milspouse Empowerment Moment as she shares about her own journey and some tips for how to be your own best advocate for all things military spouse mental health.

AWTR Show #876: What to Do When the Going Gets Tough

by M:M Command Team | Feb 10, 2022 | Podcast

This week Amber hosts our Milspouse Empowerment Moment. She gives us advice on what to do when the going gets tough. Amber helps you to create a plan to get into a battle rhythm. Don’t forget to lean on your support systems.

AWTR Show #875: InDependent Wellness Summit: Flourish

by M:M Command Team | Feb 7, 2022 | Podcast

Milspouses can trick ourselves into feeling we need to take care of everyone else before taking care of ourselves. The InDependent Wellness Summit is here to show you how to flourish.

AWTR Show #874: Beating Winter Blues

by M:M Command Team | Feb 3, 2022 | Podcast

Chrissy is hosting this week’s Milspouse Empowerment Moment. She gives us advice on avoiding the winter blues. When you have passed the fun holiday season, winter can be difficult to keep your spirits up. Chrissy grew up in cold climate, so she’s got tips on how best to find ways to be happy during the cold season – to include getting outside and embracing the cold.

AWTR Show #867: Million Mile Project

by M:M Command Team | Dec 13, 2021 | Podcast

Each day 22 veterans lose their lives to suicide. That’s one veteran every 65 minutes. Paulette Fryar and the other branch winners from the Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year created the Million Mile Project to bring awareness to suicide prevention.

AWTR Show #865: Open When: Letters of Encouragement for Military Spouses

by M:M Command Team | Dec 6, 2021 | Podcast

Have you ever written your spouse an “open when” letter? Open when it’s your birthday, open when you miss me, open when it’s a holiday, etc. During one of her husband’s deployments, Lizann Lightfoot thought – who is writing these “open when” letters to military spouses?

Every letter starts off by acknowledging what you’re going through without any judgement. This life is difficult and no one should have to go through it alone. This book is the validation we all need – that someone else is going through, thinking, and/or feeling the same things you are.

The Extra Christmas Stocking

by Sara Jane Arnett | Dec 4, 2021 | Experience, Household 6

Something told me to buy that extra Christmas stocking. I’m so glad I did.

It was a couple of days after Christmas, and I had some gift certificates burning a hole in my pocket. My boys were little (4, 6, and 8), and we desperately needed to up our Holiday decorating with matching Christmas stockings, so this was top priority on my shopping list. I walked into Kohl’s (with that glorious Kohl’s cash in my wallet nearing expiration) and headed straight back to the holiday clearance section.

Just Start Running: Amy Nieman

by George Banker | Oct 10, 2021 | Blog, Expert, Health & Fitness

Does your chosen career create challenges which impact your exercise program? This month, Lt. Col. Amy Nieman (U.S. Army), attorney and ultramarathoner, shares her philosophy. Those who are in the legal profession can relate to stressful schedules and deadlines. Amy made the transition from track while in college, to road racing and ultramarathons.