Answering the Military-ish Questions in Your Job Interview Without Blowing It
As a career-driven military spouse – who has relocated to six different bases in eight years - I’ve been on...
Military Agencies Need Good Customer Service, Too!
I’m a bit of a nut when it comes to customer service. So, you can imagine my annoyance when I...
I Can’t Enjoy Every Second #momguilt
“Enjoy every second- they grow up so fast!” Mothers hear it all the time – from family, friends, and even...
4 Facts About Work from Home Careers for Military Spouses
1. Working from home is NOT too good to be true The season leading up to a military move is bittersweet, and...
This Airline Pet Policy May Ban Your Pet From the Air
Anyone who knows me can attest to my obsession with my dog, Boozer. I usually refer to him as my...
Why Being Open About Your Struggles is Healthy For You
It’s easy to live life projecting the image that things are perfect all the time. We can live behind walls,...
3 Steps to Survive Being Married to a Hobby Addict
I thought I had hobbies -- until I met my husband. He takes hobbies to the next level. Whether it’s...
It’s Military Saves Week!
We all know the importance of saving for a rainy day but setting aside savings each month can often be...
Face It & Embrace It: 29 Palms is My Favorite Duty Station
I’ll never forget when my husband, Reece, called me from the shared phone at Officer Candidate School with the orders...
Letting Go of Perfect
With the ringing in of the New Year, many of us start thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Morning talk shows...
Deployment Survival Plan for Child-free Spouses
It’s safe to say that deployment is one of the things spouses like LEAST about being in the military. Our...
Why I’m Completely Shameless When It Comes To Making Friends
“Will you be my friend?” is an earnest and candid question asked by children on the playground all the time....
Military Spouse Job Interviews: To Tell the Truth or Not To Tell the Truth
“So, I see from your resume that you’ve moved around quite a bit…” Every military spouse has heard a variation...
8 Silver Linings You Can Find in Infertility
Some call it unexplained infertility, others call it difficulty conceiving, and I’ve even referred to it as reproductively challenged. No...
5 Things You Can Do to Keep Your Military Friendships EVEN Across the Miles
Renowned author C.S. Lewis once said, “Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another ‘What! You...
These 5 Tips Will Help You Stay Sane Working from Home as a Military Spouse
Securing a remote job can mean continuity and continued career growth for a military spouse. Rather than resigning and finding...
Chronicles of a Control Freak: Life as a Military Spouse
I’ve been told that I am a bit of a control freak… maybe a micromanager…or perhaps an obsessive organizer. Personally,...
Operation Parenting: Using Science to Parent
Co-authored by Cheryl Fine and Lauren Comer Military life is challenging for even the most mature adults -- constant moves,...
