AJ Smit
5 Military Books That Make Great Christmas Gifts
Are you looking for a book to give as a Christmas gift this year? If so, consider buying a book… Read More
The Scary Announcements: Deployments, PCS’s, and TDY’s
If you ask most spouses, they can recall their first "scary announcement moment." Whether it was for a Short Tour… Read More
Breaking up the Mid-station Doldrums
There comes a point at every base where the "new place excitement" starts to wear off. You might not realize… Read More
Design Your Own Milspouse DIY School Year
It's time for the Year of You! As the kids return to classrooms, you may be wondering what the school… Read More
5 Ways to Settle in after a PCS
PCS season is a blur of paperwork, passports, government travel cards, tears, frustration, excitement, and nerves. By the time you… Read More
Changing Traditions: How to Manage Expectations Before the Holiday Season is in Full Force
Military life leads you to places you've never been, and you often change on the journey. One of the things… Read More
10 Fun Ideas to Stay Connected to Military Loved Ones Through Letters
Do you want to send handwritten letters to your military loved one? Maybe they are deployed or stationed far away,… Read More
Blissful Summer Hygge: Cozy, Content, and Comfortable
As September approaches, the desire for Hygge, the Danish word for cozy, content, and comfortable, can feel like an itch… Read More
10 Ways to be a Thrifty Milspouse
August 17th is National Thrift Shop day, so let's explore ten ways you can be a thrifty military spouse! 1:… Read More
Why Making New MilSpouse Friends Feels Hard Sometimes
Every new station has a mix of activities to be done, paperwork to turn in, and rooms to unpack. There… Read More
4 Fourth of July Mocktail Recipes for a Star-Spangled Good Time
In the heat of the summer, having a refreshing drink in your hand can help set the mood and cool… Read More
6 Questions to Ask Before Planning Your Perfect Wedding Day
Getting married can feel like a whirlwind romance or a tornado, depending on the pressure and people involved. Add a… Read More
5 Questions to Ask as You Process Your PCS Stress
Stress isn't just a mood. Stress creates a direct response in your body, leaving you irritable, tired, and wired. During… Read More
10 Things You Are Allowed To Do As a Military Spouse
Have you ever felt like there were rules about what a military spouse "should and shouldn't do?" You don't want… Read More
Score Big With 4 Easy Super Bowl Recipes
Are you feeling overwhelmed by “Easy-Just-20-Steps-and-Three-Hours-of-Effort” Super Bowl recipes? Me too. So here are 4 *really* simple recipes that will… Read More
10 Gift Ideas for Your Deployed Servicemember
Not sure what to give your deployed loved one for the holidays this year? Here are ten different ideas to… Read More
5 Ways to Give Back to Your Military Community During the Holidays
Holidays can be a time filled with the bustle of food, activities, and planning for the new year. Still, it… Read More
8 Ways to Improvise the Holidays While Living Out of Suitcases
Being in a Temporary Lodging Facility or TLF can be an adjustment during a regular PCS, but moving during the… Read More