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Why Being YOU Is Good Enough

I knew something was wrong as soon as I struggled to bench press 85 pounds. I remember thinking to myself,… Read More

Healthy Eating in a Busy World

Is one of your resolutions to eat healthier? So is mine! And 40 of my friends have pledged to try… Read More

Christmas Carol Contest

'Twas the week before Christmas and all thro' the office, Not a creature was stirring-not our writers, we promise! The… Read More

5 DIY Gifts Your Family Won’t Hate!

I love the holiday season, primarily because I love, love giving gifts! My mother is the ultimate gift giver: Christmas… Read More

The Difficult Journey To Empowerment

  Recently, I was asked to define what 'empowerment' meant to me personally.  It's amazing, isn't it, how one word… Read More

Elf On A Shelf: Military Family Style

By now most everyone with children knows about The Elf on the Shelf, a scout sent to report back to… Read More

Oh Homecoming, Oh Homecoming!

To get into the holiday spirit, our editorial staff here at Military Spouse took a popular Christmas carol and changed… Read More

‘A Date Which Will Live In Infamy’

In the morning hours of December 7, 1941, Carol Gladys and her mother, Frieda, were going about their day in… Read More

Six Ways to Stay Sane on Your Road Trip this Holiday Season

Six Ways to Stay Sane on Your Road Trip this Holiday Season For military families the holiday season usually means… Read More

Holiday Traditions During a PCS

I can still tell you the exact holiday traditions we did when I was growing up. Thanksgiving was always kind… Read More