I never thought I would be a military spouse. When I met my husband, he was 25 and had already served a few years in the Army. Little did I know that life would lead him back to the military, and make me a military spouse. There have been so many surprises along the way,…
While Memorial Day can signify the beginning of the summer season, we know, as a military community, how much that day matters. Memorial Day honors and remembers those who have died while serving in the military. The holiday, always on the last Monday in May, was initially called Decoration Day. The History of Memorial Day…
The military spouse, the one who has chosen to stand beside a soldier, a marine, an airman, a coastie, a guardian, or a sailor. To go with them from place to place. To support them through their career choice, and beyond. The military spouse, whose dreams of married life probably looked a little different than…
May 9th, 2025, is Military Spouse Appreciation Day! Military Spouse Appreciation Day recognizes and appreciates military spouses. It is always celebrated on the Friday before Mother’s Day. The US President typically commemorates this day with a ceremonial speech and proclamation each year. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan recognized the importance of military spouses and their…
Do you love skiing or snowboarding? If so, you need to check out the Epic Military Pass. It’s quite a military discount and will allow you to save on sking and snowboarding all season long. What is the Epic Pass? The Epic Pass is a ski resort pass for the entire season. The pass gives…
The truth is, you might be a seasoned military spouse, you might have advice to offer and you have definitely been there before, but you are also a human being. You have done this before, deployments aren’t a new thing, and you feel like you have to be strong, for all the new military spouses…
I am an award-winning family music artist and children’s book author who is highlighting and amplifying the voices of military kids and families with a special new project. I have recorded a children’s music album featuring songs inspired by conversations with military families. The experience of hearing their stories and what they go through was…
Military life is hard, we all know that. Military families have to deal with so many challenges. Military children do too. Military spouses have to take on pretty much everything and sometimes the stress can feel like too much. Sometimes the deployments are just too close together or they are too long or there is…
Living the Crazy Military Spouse Life, One Day at a Time I can’t help but look back over the years as a military spouse and think about the people I’ve met. How some of them have this military life down pat, and others struggle a little bit more. My heart is with the military community and…
9 Ways to Stretch Your Budget When Money’s Really Tight There are many reasons why a military family could be on a tight budget. They could be saving for a PCS, paying off debt, or simply hit by the economy, where everything seems to be going up in price. There could be times during military…