Natalie Hayek

Natalie Hayek is an Air Force spouse and a mom of two. She is a freelance writer who specializes in nonprofit and education, as well as in the military spouse community, which is where you might say her heart beats. You can connect with her at www.linkedin.com/in/nataliehayek/.

A Marine Veteran and Military Spouse’s Journey to Advocate for Herself and Her Service Dog

Read More As both a Marine Corps veteran and a military spouse, Jessica Rudd empathizes with the two passionate communities,… Read More

Gen. and Mrs. Goldfein Host Key Spouses for the First Time Ever

Imagine our units without volunteers. Scary thought, right? Volunteers pump the heart that keeps us all going. But volunteers need… Read More

5 Mistakes that Could Equal Disaster on a Resume

You’d probably rather plant your face in your cereal than listen to a lecture on how to write the perfect… Read More

5 Best Industries for Military Spouses to Work In

Would military spouses be happy with any ol’ job, as long as they were out of the house and earning… Read More

10 Things Military Spouses Are Grateful For This Thanksgiving

This time of year, we hear a lot about clashes at the dinner table, travel stress and weight gain. We… Read More

What to Do When Being “Good-Busy” Gets Bad

Does this describe you? Someone asks, “How have you been?” Before responding, you suppress a dreadful feeling. “Really busy,” you… Read More

Washington, D.C. Schools Are the 7th Worst in America: What Does this Mean for You?

We’re nearing the end of PCS season, and many families are in a last-minute crunch to enroll children in school.… Read More

6 Famous Friends Quotes that Perfectly Caption Military Life

If you’re like me (and millions of others), you can recite a line or two (or ten) from NBC’s smash… Read More

Which Exercise Style Fits You Best?

Nowadays, if you want to get fit, you don’t have to settle for rows of treadmills or an overpriced gym… Read More

5 Ways Journaling Makes You an Unstoppable Military Spouse

Did you know that Google thinks you’re “indestructible,” “heroic,” “unstoppable” and capable of weathering a snowstorm in Alaska? It’s true.… Read More

A Military Spouse, a Mop, and a Mutant Centipede…

When this giant, angry centipede came screaming up my mop handle, straight toward my hands, I didn’t stop to ponder… Read More

4 Clutch Ideas for Smooth Sailing on Your Overseas PCS

If you’re wondering why your Exchange is fresh-out of binders and sheet protectors, you don’t need to look any further… Read More

Remember This When You’re Struggling to Live Life with Purpose

Whether you’re a brand new military spouse or a seasoned one, chances are, you’ve found yourself trying to define your… Read More

4 Actually Doable Ways You Can Make Friends as a Stay-At-Home Mom

Before I became a stay-at-home mom to my firstborn, my friends and family showered me with gifts, reminded me to… Read More

After Three Decades, One Senior Spouse Reflects on What Helped Her Thrive as a Military Spouse

Read the full issue of Military Spouse Magazine: IF WE GET THE CHANCE TO SPEAK TO OUR MOST SENIOR SPOUSES,… Read More

4 Answers to Your (Most Annoying) Military Housing Issues

If you move into military housing, you’ll enjoy some perks, such as its affordability and convenience. You might also have… Read More

3 Ways to Fill Resume Gaps with Meaningful Pursuits

“I love working on my resume!” said no military spouse ever. For many military spouses, resume-writing brings about feelings of… Read More

3 Reasons Your Military Kids Don’t Need Roots…and Why They’re Better Off

If you have ever found yourself standing in the middle of drop-off at a new school, blinking away tears while… Read More