by Katie Phillips, Guest Contributor The first thing I did after my sweet Cheddar Bae Biscuit proposed was pull up my super top secret wedding pin board, called Sorry I’m Not Sorry, which also … [Read more...]
52 Goals Week 26: Schedule Your ‘Treat Yo Self’ Time
A very wise person once said: Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you might miss it. Need a hint? Was it Plato? Socrates? Nicodemus? Anyone? Anyone? … [Read more...]
52 Goals Week 25: Welcome a New Military Spouse to Your Neighborhood or Base
My husband and I recently hopped over the 2-year hump at our current duty station. We’re at this weird gray area where we honestly don’t know how long we’re going to be here. There is a rumor that … [Read more...]
The Smart MilSpouse’s Guide to Colorful Military Acronyms, Abbreviations & Phrases
There are several things that happen to us when we marry a service member. The first thing that comes to mind are the acronyms and abbreviations of military speak that enter our vocabulary. The … [Read more...]
Dear New CEO Self
by Jessica Bertsch, Guest Contributor Looking back, I wish I had someone to tell me things I should have known when starting a business. I wish someone would have given me a little … [Read more...]
What Your Dual-Military Friends Want You to Know
by Megan Rutell, Guest Contributor Ah, deployments. The brave solider marches into the sunset while his wife flutters her white handkerchief and blows him kisses. A thousand tiny American flags … [Read more...]
The Smart Military Spouse’s Guide to Making Sweet, Sweet Love after a Long, Long Time
You’ve seen the T-shirts. You may even own one. “Sexually Deprived for Your Freedom!” they proclaim and you are feeling it. It’s a lesser talked about side effect of boot camp, deployments, TDYs, … [Read more...]
52 Goals Week 23: Google Yourself
I occasionally and casually look up people from my past using various search engines and social media platforms. I mean, who doesn't like to know what their high school archenemy is up to decades … [Read more...]
The Smart MilSpouse’s Guide to Understanding Credit Reports
by Alex Hopkin, Guest Contributor Most people have heard of a credit score and probably even know what their score is. Your credit score rates your ability and likelihood to repay debt and is often … [Read more...]
52 Goals Week 22: Find Free Summer Fun
There is something about summer that gets me itching to plan a vacation or try something new. I'm guessing it has something to do with the fact that summertime was usually a great long break from … [Read more...]