Learning to breastfeed takes more time and patience than people imagine, and it can take a toll on a new mother’s mental health. If your partner is deployed or you’re adapting to a new base far from home, those feelings can be intensified..
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Mission Ready and Confident in your Preventive Health
Taking a proactive role in one’s own health is a central part of the wellness routine for many. It is part of the “growing up” experience for children in the United States, and grown-ups consider it a key factor in their “adulting” practice. It can save lives, eradicate certain diseases, and improve overall health of the surrounding communities.
Westgate Resorts Military Weekend
Editor’s note: Thank you to Westgate Resorts for providing airfare for Chrissy and Sarah to attend this event in exchange for a blog review.
In December 2021, Westgate Resorts continued its decade-long tradition of honoring our military service members, veterans, and their families. Westgate, a collection of 27 stunning resorts located all across America, hosted 900 military families at their Westgate Town Center Resort in Kissimmee, Florida, for their Military Weekend event.
IRAs 101: Introduction to Individual Retirement Accounts
Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are tax-advantaged investments intended to help you boost your retirement savings. Most types of investments can be registered as IRAs, including money market accounts, mutual funds, stocks and bonds. The two primary types of IRAs are traditional and Roth. Both are designed for long-term growth, but there are key differences, including how and when they are taxed. Here is a general overview of the two accounts and some suggestions on how to choose the one that’s right for you.
How to Help After Traumatic Brain Injury
When you marry a service member, you often get a slew of reactions. Even more reactions come when your beloved deploys or goes TDY. Perhaps the most common is, “You knew what you were getting into.”
No.
No, you didn’t.
You knew you loved a person in uniform and would do just about anything for them.
That’s it.
It’s for that reason, that you don’t know everything that could happen during your military marriage, that there are resources to guide you through the good times, as well as the scary, challenging, and life-altering.
But, what about when your service member leaves the service or retires?
Shaving Made Easy with Grooming Lounge
My husband is a cook in the Army, which means a hit time before the sun comes up on most days.
Because he also values every bit of sleep he can get, he gets everything ready the night before, so to facilitate his streamlined morning routine.
This includes a morning shave.
Travel Light with the Elvie Stride
Editor’s note: This post is sponsored by Milk N Mamas Baby, which provides new mothers, military spouses, and female service members with breast pump and accessories that are entirely covered by TRICARE. They can even help you get your own Elvie Stride.
Back in April, Alika Schwartz, paralegal, proud Army spouse, mother of three, and seasoned traveler, shared her travel essentials with Army Wife Network. I loved her idea of hosting a goodbye dinner, and I couldn’t agree more about the necessity of capturing those fun family trip memories with photos. Today, I’d like to add my own suggestion for globetrotting moms: the Elvie Stride wearable breast pump.
Creating Unique, Personalized Cards with Hello Video
As we tackle the challenges of a busy life, staying connected to our loved ones can become challenging. As a military spouse, being able to connect with my family and friends is essential. Hello Video gave me the ability to not only connect to my friends and family through written words but also by showcasing a favorite picture and a special video within the card!
Sending a physical card can consume time and energy, while Hello Video cards help you create that physical card with an extra touch of love.
Finding Remote Work Using FlexJobs
The coronavirus pandemic ushered in a massive surge of people working from home as companies transitioned out of the office into a remote work environment. Many workers have learned the benefits of remote work—and are now seeking to secure permanent remote jobs. If you’re looking for a remote job or want to learn more about the opportunities available, read on for advice from FlexJobs on ways to research and land your next job.
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