Some love Halloween, and then some are more like me. I dread this day of the year and leave things until the last minute. I don’t dread the concept or even the loads of candy that come along with October 31st. What scares me most about Halloween is trying to settle on a costume with […] Read more…
Our Military Spouse Sticker Shop Is Here
There is nothing greater then the crisp fresh pages of a brand new planner or notebook. Even better is personalizing and decorating it with stickers and designs. No matter what age you are, this never gets old! It’s why I am excited to announce the relaunch of our Milspired & Co. shop! Milspired is a […] Read more…
13 “Real” Things Milspouses Say They Wish They Knew Before Military Life Happened
Military life is hard! There’s no if’s and but’s about it. While there are many perks and privileges of this lifestyle that we should be grateful for—military can be truly challenging and certainly has it’s share of obstacles. From moving constantly, to unemployment, to lonely deployments, there are many moments that if we are being […] Read more…
How The Coronavirus is Affecting Military Families
The phrase “black swan” refers to an event that massively disrupts circumstances for an unprepared organization or society. People who worry about these kinds of events professionally often put pandemics in the black swan category, but others say a pandemic of the nature of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been a long time coming. A “gray rhino” […] Read more…
The Truths We Hide: A Spouse’s PTSD Confession
Author: Hope Bradley Like so many others in our community, I am shocked and saddened when tragic news involving other military families is shared. The recent loss of a young Colorado military spouse and mom impacted me more than I expected and it has taken me a long time to put these feelings into words. […] Read more…
6 American Things I’m In Love with After an OCONUS Tour
Y’all, I loved my time OCONUS. A bowl of ramen in the US won’t ever hold a candle to the seriously fresh stuff I devoured in a small shop in Japan. Yeah, I watched the owner/chef whip it up right in front of my eyes. But now that we’re back stateside, I’m realizing just how […] Read more…