We all know what a staycation is and it’s becoming more of the norm. Today in this Minicast, Chrissy talks about how to make the most of your staycation. She gives us five tips for how to best plan a staycation. Chrissy gives us questions to help understand everyone’s expectations.
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AWN Protocol Team Presents “The Twelve Days of Christmas” Blogs
Our AWN Protocol and Traditions Team enjoys celebrating Army traditions all year long and holiday traditions for as long as our friends and neighbors will let us get away with it!
‘Tis the Season to Celebrate Safely
December is the season for all things light and bright. Snuggling by the fireplace, hanging lights outside, scented candles that smell like sugar cookies and cooking delectable meals for your family and friends. But whether you’re decorating, cooking or just getting...
A Military Life in Christmas Carols
There are traditional Christmas carols, and then there are military life Christmas carols. Enjoy this fun twist that applies to our every day circumstances as servicemembers, milspouses, and military brats!
12 Days of Christmas: Milspouse Style
Here’s a little ditty to sing your way through present-wrapping fundraisers, tree decorating, or when you need a humorous perspective about our unique and sometimes chaotic lifestyle:
On the first day of Christmas, my soldier gave to me…
A home in a foreign country.
AWTR Show #946: Holiday Special: Where Military Service & Country Music Intersect
Welcome to our holiday special, Army Wife Talk Radio listeners! We’ve made our list and checked it twice, and today’s podcast guest is an absolute gift! Sharita Knobloch your Army Wife Network Executive Director meets with one of Rolling Stone’s 10 Artists You Need to Know and CMT’s Next Women of Country – the soulful – Jo Smith.
Jo Smith’s journey through life has been an unconventional one, but one encompassing the theme of living life to the fullest. From spending a year living on a shipping container in Somalia to learning how to balance the struggles of being a new mom, Jo Smith has seen it all. She has remarkably gone from record deals to independently release the title track of her first full-length album “Wyoming” featuring the one and only Vince Gill.
AWTR Show #940: Celebrating Holidays from a Distance
One of the most difficult seasons for milspouses can be the holiday season, especially when celebrating from a distance. AWN Director of Development, Chrissy Gibbs, helps us navigate the holiday season on today’s Milspouse Empowerment Moment. Chrissy offers practical and creative ways to feel connected with family and loved ones. She also reminds us to “love the ones we’re with” and reach out to our local community.
You Can Support Families During the Holiday Season
While the holiday season and particularly Christmas are an exciting time for many, it can be an unsettling and tough time for members of the military, veterans and their families.
AWTR Show #934: Proper Planning Prevents Grinchism!
Are you considered a Grinch in your house? In this Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Jolene explains how even if you are a Grinch (or not), proper planning can help bring out the joy of the holiday season. The idea of the holidays always seems joyful. But when it comes to the actual execution, things can get stressful. So Jolene shares her tips for keeping the holiday season happy.
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