7 Vital Resume Tips for Milspouses Returning to the Workforce
You’ve made a decision and are headed back to the office. Perhaps you’re trading in playdates for meetings after a stint staying home to raise kids or maybe you’re finally going after the rewarding job you’ve always wanted, but couldn’t snag because you were moving so often. Whatever the case, you need a resume […]
10 Tips for Military-Inspired Hairstyles
The military look is chic this year! From materials like canvas and leather, to shoes, to colors, to hairstyles, the military-inspired look is here to stay…. which is perfect since tomorrow’s Veterans Day! This year, Suave is committed to donating 10,000 products to men and women in uniform overseas. As an American brand of 75 […]
7 Cleaning Hacks for When You’re Struggling with Military Life
iRobot, maker of Roomba, compensated me for this post with a product. This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. One thing that John and I have struggled with over the past few years is maintaining a schedule… for everything. For almost two years, John had a pretty crazy watch schedule which had […]
How You Can Help the USO This Holiday Season
Let’s talk about how awesome the USO is for a minute. The USO (United Service Organizations) is a fantastic organization that serves members of the military and their families through a heap of different activities, events, and programs. My favorite USO program is absolutely their wonderful airport lounges, which I’ve been lucky to take […]
5 Tech Hacks for Military Families During the Holidays
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of MSB New Media & Military.com on behalf of Dell. The opinions and text are all mine. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Unless, of course, it’s not. Being a military family often comes with separations that are exacerbated by the emotions of […]
10 Tips for Sending Care Packages During the Holidays
You know me– I love writing about care packages! When I sat down to write this post, I couldn’t believe that I hadn’t written it before. I mean, come on. The holidays. Care packages. They’re two of my favorite things! I’ve got ten care package tips that are especially for the holidays– and there are […]
8 Tips for a Healthier Halloween for Military Families
I am not one of those no-candy-at-Halloween people. When I was a kid, I was a count-out-all-of-your-candy-and-strategize-which-pieces-are-the-best-and-which-should-be-in-a-hostage-exchange-with-my-sisters kind of kid. As an adult, I’m sad that we live in an apartment complex without trick-or-treaters–I’d love to buy bags of candy and open the door a million times in one night. No really, I mean it! […]
43 Microwavable Foods You Can Send in Care Packages
Updated 2021 One of the tough things about sending food in care packages is making sure it’s actually edible by the time the recipient gets it, especially when you’re sending overseas and to APO/FPO/DPO addresses. (Remember, when you’re sending military mail, you are not guaranteed the timeline that the USPS guarantees.) When John was deployed, […]
7 Ways to Support Veterans That Make a Difference
This post is sponsored by UV Vodka. All opinions are my own. “Thank you.” To be honest, it’s a phrase that makes John a little uncomfortable and that’s almost always inevitable when people see him in his uniform or know that he’s serving. Don’t get me wrong– we both think it’s a really lovely gesture, […]
14 Star Wars Inspired Care Packages
Love Chewie, Han, and Yoda? Or Jar Jar? Share your love of a galaxy far, far away by shipping a care package far, far away to your recipient. Check out this collection of Star Wars package ideas and all of the crafts, recipes, and gifts that can help fill it! Care Packages You’re Out […]
