Personal Development

Inspiration to Become a Writer

I joined the U.S. Navy at age 18, in my father’s footsteps; he was in the Navy during World War… Read More

I Hate My J-O-B!

When I come home from work and say, “I hate my job," that elicits two responses from my spouse. He’ll say,… Read More

Look Ahead to Climb the Ladder

Like other military families, we moved every three years or so. Once we would get to a new location, it… Read More

Planning For The New Year: Top 3 Planners For 2018

Planners are powerful and there is power in planning. As a mom, I am a forgetter of EVERYTHING. My planner… Read More

Working Through It: A Military Spouse’s Reflections on Employment

Just like many other military spouses, Suzie Schwartz, spouse of Gen. Norton Schwartz, the 19th Chief of Staff of the… Read More

The Handy “Giving Back” Checklist of 2017

Have you ever said one of these statements to yourself? Every time I’ve signed up to help, I ended up… Read More

The Power of Fighting the Man and Making Your Identity Your Own

Develda Edgington here, military disabled veteran and spouse to the same for more than 18 years. I have the unique… Read More

3 Keys to Keep Your Own Independence Around Your Family

Do you ever feel like you’re so disconnected from your family of origin that you don’t even know them anymore,… Read More

It’s Time to Move (Your Mind)!

Tis’ the season to move! Summer brings a lot of experiences and events for military families, including the peak season… Read More

3 Ways to Grow Together While Separated

When it comes to distance, it doesn’t always make the heart grow fonder…sometimes distance can make the heart blind. As… Read More