Do Military Spouses Need Insurance?
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of USAA Life Insurance Company and USAA Life Insurance Company of New York. All opinions are 100% mine. I used to be a teacher. When John and I were dating and engaged, I taught English to juniors and seniors in Baltimore City. I loved my […]
Military Wedding Traditions: What to Expect and What to Do
Whether you are the one saying “I do” or a guest, a military wedding is something incredibly special. There’s just something spectacular about the pomp, traditions and formality – not to mention the uniforms! But unless you’ve been specifically taught about the hows and whys of military wedding traditions, it can all be overwhelming. This […]
What Every Military Spouse Should Know About Life Insurance
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of USAA Life Insurance Company and USAA Life Insurance Company of New York. All opinions are 100% mine. Let’s be real. Talking about life insurance is not how most people want to spend a Friday evening. Or any evening. Or any part of the day, […]
What Every Military Spouse Should Know About Divorce (Even If You’re Happily Married)
Please note: This article is not professional legal advice and is meant for entertainment purposes only. Consult a practicing lawyer in your area for information on your particular situation. When you get married, divorce is likely not on your radar. However, for some military couples, divorce eventually does become a reality. While the majority of […]
Milspouse, Are You Using This Free Education Grant?
This post is sponsored by MedCerts. All work and opinions are my own. It’s one of the biggest mistakes I’ve made as a military spouse. And no, I’m not talking about handing over my credit card instead of ID at the base gate. Or parking in the “Gen. Parking” spot in front of the Commissary. […]
The Encouragement Every Military Spouse Needs
Lizann Lightfoot is the writer behind The Seasoned Spouse and is guest posting today! Many military spouses and significant others have written “Open When” letters for their service member before a deployment or a long-distance part of their relationship. An Open When letter is written for a specific moment or event, then sealed in an […]
Here’s What LGBTQ+ Milspouses Should Know When PCSing
Today, I’m excited to welcome Emily Starbuck Gerson, an Air Force military spouse and dear friend, as a guest writer on Jo, My Gosh! PSCing to a new place is intimidating for any military spouse, but it’s particularly nerve-wracking for those of us in the LGBTQIA community. We worry if the area will be safe […]
27 Questions You Need to Ask When You Make a New Friend
So, you’ve made a new friend. Or maybe you’d like to find some new people to hang out with? I get it. Military life (heck, adult life in general!) can be lonely. But not every person you meet is destined to be your next bosom buddy. Before you take the plunge and commit to even […]
53 Quotes for Military Spouses in the New Year
Maybe you’ve found yourself wondering when this godforsaken year was going to end. Or maybe it’s been the best one yet for you and you’re sad to see it go. Perhaps this year, you’re leaving behind difficult career choices or an ugly PCS. Maybe you’re looking forward to a new job and a new installation. […]
Here’s a New, Legit Way Military Spouses Can Make Money Anywhere
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Shake. All opinions are 100% mine. When I married John, I was giving up a career that I had worked hard to establish. I was a teacher. I had a master’s in teaching and a lot of experience that suddenly… seemed like it had […]
