MILITARY RELATED Military Families: Supporting your partner through PTSD Posted on July 21, 2024October 31, 2024 Supporting your partner through PTSD is vital. Learn how military spouses can help their loved ones navigate PTSD and other mental health challenges. Read more
MILITARY RELATED The Best Summer Vacation Ever as a Military Spouse and Mother Posted on June 13, 2024October 31, 2024 Dive into the adventure with “Road Trips and Lots of Bull.” Join a military spouse’s unforgettable summer vacation without kids or husband: road trips with friends in Eastern Europe to Spain’s thrilling running of the bulls alone. Read more
MILITARY RELATED Military Expat: 9 Great Experiences for Spouses in South Korea Posted on May 10, 2024October 31, 2024 I’m living it up in South Korea as a military spouse! I’ve enjoyed vibrant festivals, deep historical insights, and stunning natural beauty. Local connections and creative pursuits have transformed my expat experience. Keep reading for the colorful details! Read more
LIFESTYLE They Asked Me Makes a Good Wife: This is What I Said Posted on February 22, 2024June 16, 2024 I recently attended a party with a couple of ladies, and we engaged in conversation about various topics. When they learned that my spouse and I had been married for almost 30 years, they eagerly sought advice. “Tell us the secrets, they begged”. However, their enthusiasm quickly transformed into a total rebuke of the advice I shared. I’ve replayed that conversation several times, and I’m perplexed. Read more
MILITARY RELATED 2024 Military Spouse Friendly Employers List Announced Posted on February 11, 2024October 31, 2024 The annual list recognizes companies that actively pursue military spouses as part of their hiring philosophy and culture. The companies on this year’s list have created workforce environments, policies and initiatives that address issues and competencies unique to military spouses. Read more
MILITARY SPOUSE BLOG Why More Military Spouses Should Blog About Their Travels Posted on December 2, 2023October 31, 2024 It still surprises me that many of my civilian friends don’t understand military life. They don’t understand ranks, the constant moving, or the role the military plays when they aren’t training as badass killers. They’ve never been on a military installation, been assigned living quarters, or speak fluent acronym. And even though they may never understand what a military spouse is, we more common ground than you think. One day we’ll be civilian spouses too. And that’s just one reason why more military spouses should blog. Read more
PLACES Slope of Love: Merging Marriage and Ski Retreats at Vivaldi Park in Korea Posted on November 5, 2023May 16, 2024 Strong Bonds at Sono Belle Amid the snowy charm of Vivaldi Park Ski Resort, we had an excellent two-in-one deal – a unique ski adventure mixed with the fantastic Strong Bonds marriage retreat. Imagine being cozy in Sono Belle, this cool resort tucked in nature’s lap. It was comfy and… Read more
MILITARY RELATED Tips for Traveling with your Soldier for Fun Posted on August 13, 2020October 31, 2024 I recently read an article about the benefits of couples traveling together. It listed 18 ways that travel could enhance your relationship. And I thought, what a load of BS. It was so sweet and sappily romantic, but when is traveling with the person, you love really like that? Let’s… Read more