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 RELATED How to be a Military Dependent in Name Only Posted on August 9, 2020October 31, 2024 How to be a Military Dependent in Name Only I love my life, my family, and my husband. But it occurred to me that I had lost something significant to me. I lost myself– I abandoned my independence when I married into the military. I want– no, I need to… Read more
MILITARY SPOUSE BLOG Wanderful Membership Connects Female Travel Bloggers Posted on July 20, 2020October 31, 2024 Two years ago, I saw one of my favorite bloggers would be speaking at a conference for female travel enthusiasts. So before I could think about it, I registered to attend and booked a flight to the Wanderful Women in Travel Summit. I am thrilled to say I met her and so many other creators during that conference. But I got so much more I than I ever imagined. Even though I can’t go anywhere right now, I’ve got a Wanderful Membership– a passport to the world. Read more
MILITARY RELATED Being A Black Military Spouse in America Posted on June 13, 2020October 31, 2024 Being A Black Military Spouse in America As a black military spouse and mother, I’ve traveled to approximately 60 countries. Many of them alone. But most of them have two black boys in tow. People often ask me what it’s like traveling while black to all those places— some of… Read more
MILITARY RELATED Portable Employment for Military Spouses All Over the World Posted on June 7, 2020October 31, 2024 Military Spouses Find Employment Worldwide Finding portable employment is a common challenge for all military spouses. I am a 50-something black military spouse with a Political Science degree who moves every 2-3 years. Hence, it’s not unusual for spouses to continually remake themselves and their resumes. Deployments, PCS moves, overseas and… Read more
MILITARY RELATED Remote Work Reality: A Military Spouse’s Guide to Jobs in the Quad Cities Posted on June 4, 2020June 28, 2024 I recently moved to the Quad Cities, four cities that straddle the Mississippi River. As a military spouse, I am grateful that working remotely is more accessible to me. I am currently working from home due to COVID-19. However, we just received orders to move back to South Korea, so… Read more
MILITARY SPOUSE BLOG 17 Tips for Attending a Blogging Conference Posted on September 15, 2019October 31, 2024 I figured a blogging conference would be a great way to learn a lot of information fast. Matter of fact, I was overwhelmed by all the people and seminars before I even arrived. But it didn’t last long. I was met with a lot of support and encouragement for what I had accomplished so far. As well as the confidence to do even more. Read the following 17 tips before you go to any blogging event. And you’ll be able to take full advantage of your time and money. Read more
LIFESTYLE Sexier at 50: Lingerie, Love, and a Credit Score that Rocks Posted on July 20, 2019May 19, 2024 It was unavoidable. I am fifty years old. However, I am 50+ years old. FIFTY people, 50, half a century, five decades. They say black doesn’t crack. I agree I’m sexier at 50. Unfortunately, I’ve outlived good music, using the telephone just to “call” someone & we used to call… Read more