New military spouses must learn a foreign language filled with acronyms and jargon that is challenging to master. Understanding the true meaning behind days of recognition can also be a daunting task. Suddenly, as a military spouse, the significance of Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Armed Forces Day is much more important to you and […] Read more…
I’m Running In the Wounded Warrior Project Virtual Carry Forward 5K
This post is made possible with support from the Wounded Warrior Project. All opinions are my own. As military spouses, we have a personal connection to a community of those who serve. Once I became an Army wife, I took a good hard look at the other men in my family who bravely served as well. […] Read more…
Meet the Veteran Behind the Mutt’s Sauce Empire
What would you do if someone handed you a secret recipe? In 1956, a WWII veteran named Charlie “Mutt” Ferrell, Jr. developed a recipe for an all-purpose tomato-based condiment. He got the idea to make a sweet, tangy, sauce with a little heat, that could be used for every meal. After Mutt’s passing in 2005, […] Read more…
A Special Gift For Your Valentine At A Military Discount
This gorgeous post filled with gold and love, is sponsored by The Jewelry Republic. Owned by a USMC Veteran and a milspouse, TJR is THE jeweler of the military community. All thoughts and opinions are our own. Think of your favorite piece of jewelry. When you look at it, what do you feel? What do […] Read more…
Meet the Woman Behind the 4th Annual Veterans Awards
Assal Ravandi was crazy about the Oscars. She explains, “I asked myself, ‘Why not have a recognition platform for veterans? Why is it only actors, actresses, or musicians who are recognized? Why don’t we do the same for our veterans who are the true celebrities and stars in our country?’” Assal’s idea launched a very […] Read more…
Milpreneurs: StreetShares Funds Small Business
Are you a military spouse or veteran entrepreneur with a startup company? You may have discovered that many banks aren’t lending to small businesses. This often forces you, the business owner to work with unscrupulous lenders to grow your business. To solve this problem, veterans Mark Rockefeller and Mickey Konson developed a new business funding […] Read more…