MJ Boice

Jack of All Trades, Master of None: Moving Your Degree With You

There was a time in my life when I was pursuing the path to becoming a licensed counselor I had… Read More

Historical Milspouse Stereotypes: Enlisted vs. Officer Spouse Rankings

Stereotypes…they’re all around us and have been there since the dawn of time. There are stereotypes that reference every aspect… Read More

9 Most Hilarious Laugh Out Loud Military Moments

It's National Let's Laugh Day today! We asked some of our fabulous readers to share their Most Laughable Military Moments with us… Read More

What To Do When the Government Cuts Your Paycheck Short

Show of (virtual) hands: How many of you have had the "absolute pleasure" (note sarcasm) of having your service member's… Read More

5 Ways to Ignite Passion With Your Spouse

I love my Marine. He is smart and funny and oh-so handsome. I have seen him this way since we… Read More

Pediatric Cancer: Military Families Search for Answers

On Jan. 7th of this year, Amanda Whatley showed the world what childhood cancer looks like in a military family.… Read More

Spouse Scholarship Deadline- ONLY 3 Days Left to Apply!

The National Military Family Association (NMFA) is preparing to close out their Military Spouse Scholarship application period on January 15th, so… Read More

Spouse Confessions: A Safe Place To Share Your Story Anonymously

Sometimes, we just need to confess. We need to get some things off of our chest. We need to just… Read More

5 Ways the Military Family Evolves

How many of you have gotten this question: “How on EARTH do you do it? How does your marriage/family survive… Read More

41 Things Military Families Are Thankful For in 2016

“What are YOU thankful for?” I’ve been asked this a few times. Many times in fact. So have you. But… Read More

11 Crazy (Yet TRUE) Things About Military Marriage

pc: Corrine Turner Photography I don’t have to tell YOU all of the differences between civilian couples and military couples. There… Read More

1 Summit, 2 Days, 3 Events: Are YOU In?

The military spouse’s premier career summit is less than a month away! If you haven’t yet signed up for this Mil-Spouse… Read More

Why We NEED to Be ‘Bad Moms’

I have been inspired. I have seen the light. I once was blind, but now I see and it’s ALL thanks… Read More

5 New Experiences You’ll Have Living Off Base For the First Time

I have a confession to make. This time last year, I made my very first electric bill payment. I also… Read More

4 Ways to Maintain Your Friendships this Election Cycle

The presidential election is quickly approaching. Opposing candidates, all those ideas, all those strong opinions. Sometimes it can be exciting and stimulating;… Read More

Bullets VS Bands: An Open Letter to Representative Martha McSally

Ms. McSally: I am writing this open letter to you today in response to the recently passed House Amendment 48… Read More

50 Vows We Should Have Taken For Our Military Marriage

Wedding vows are a time-honored tradition in this world. Whether we choose to vow our undying love to our service… Read More

The Real Reasons Behind PCS Weight Gain

My family PCS’d to our new duty station 10 months ago. It wasn’t our first move, nor our second. It… Read More