Blast “Purple Rain,” grab yourself a blackberry smoothie and slide on some sweet plum-colored shades. It’s the Month of the Military Child and it’s time for you to Purple Up to show your support! “Okay, cool. But I’ve got a few of my own military kids underfoot at home,” you might be thinking. “I support […] Read more…
For the MilSpouse Without Kids: You’re Not Alone
Do a quick lap around any military base and you’ll see them. Lots of very young parents with kids. In fact, you might see so many young families that you start to wonder if every military couple has kids immediately. Not having children, for any reason (no judgment here!), super early in life does seem […] Read more…
Read This OPSEC Info Before You Post Anything Online!
There have been what seems like a million and one articles and blog posts floating around out there about OPSEC. And yet…I still see folks breaking some super basic rules every single day on Facebook and Instagram. You guys. We need to have a serious talk about OPSEC and what it means for you (military […] Read more…
Why I’m Not Going Full KonMari on My House
I see you, watching the Marie Kondo show on Netflix and getting ready to declutter your whole house. Those curtains do not need to come with you to house number 12. I actually love a good declutter. I attempt to clean things out a few times every year. Mostly, it’s to weed out outgrown clothes […] Read more…
Make Your Voice Heard Loud and Clear in 2019
Last year was huge, in every sense of the word, when it comes to women, especially military spouses, taking a stand and making a difference. There are so many ways to make your voice heard loud and clear in 2019. All it takes is that first big, slightly scary step. Luckily, there are tons of […] Read more…
When you’re Not Going Home for the Holidays
Christmas is kind of a big deal in my family. We’ve got pretty large extended families on all sides. No holiday season is complete unless we’ve all gathered together, eaten way too much delicious food, and shared stories from holidays’ past. Except that for the last three years we haven’t been there to celebrate with […] Read more…