It’s tax season again, and with all the craziness of 2020 accounted for in this year’s receipts, those in America’s military need to savvier than ever when it comes to their taxes. It’s one of the last things we want to think about, and one of the biggest things military families overlook… taxes. We see […]
I deleted my email app from my phone — and you should, too
MilSpouseLast month, my Gmail app stopped working. I couldn’t figure out what happened. I was getting junk email in my primary inbox, and important emails in my junk inbox. What’s worse, I had somehow gotten on a lot of spam lists, and my spam filter wasn’t working properly. So I was inundated with meaningless emails. […]
Moving (again)? 8 tips to streamline your next military move
MilSpouseSo you’re moving — again. You might even be considering doing a PPM (Personally Procured Move — or as it was known in the old days, a DITY move) to get some extra cash. Some families can make thousands of dollars moving themselves, so it’s an appealing option. Moving everything you own can sound like […]
Could you be a military spouse influencer?
MilSpouseMilitary spouses make the perfect influencers. For one thing, being an influencer is all about having a “niche” – and the military spouse lifestyle makes the perfect niche (Army Wives, anyone?). For another, military spouses know a lot about the real issues everyday women, single moms, and families are dealing with – like setting up […]
Eight quotes to make your letters a bit more special
MilSpouseSometimes some good quotes can be just what you need for your letters to dive a bit deeper than the superficial. Whether you’re writing to a recruit at basic training or a deployed spouse, it can be hard to come up with new things to write about. I know this because I committed to writing […]
8 tips to help your elementary-age kids adjust to a new school
MilSpouseWhether you’ve just been assigned to a new base–or your kids are changing schools for any reason–as a parent, it’s normal to be concerned about how your kids adjust. They have new teachers, a new building to navigate, new classes, and new friends to make. I’ve been there: When my kids started kindergarten and first-grade […]
10 home items I wish I’d used as a military spouse
MilSpouseI spent a decade as an active-duty Navy spouse, and we lived everywhere from Florida to Mississippi to Virginia to DC. We rented and bought and rented, and we never had our “perfect” home (the one house we renovated we sold two days after it was finished). As every military family knows, when you’re only […]
5 military wedding ideas: Luxury and creativity
MilSpouseIf you’re looking for a stunning destination for your military wedding, here are my top five luxurious venues ideas to consider. Some are lavish and expensive, while others are surprisingly affordable. Many of these venues have sites for elopements or small weddings, if you are looking to save money. Academy chapels Related: 15 Military Wedding […]
Mission Roll Call’s Garrett Cathcart on getting veterans heard
Off Duty“Individuals writing their Congressman do not drive institutional change, but if we get a million or more of us? Well, then they have to listen.” Garrett Cathcart I am honored to have met Garrett Cathcart this year, and to have gotten to know more about his mission on behalf of America’s veterans. And as the […]
Why I throw out my kids toys (and I’m not sorry)
MilSpouseI’m a minimalist mom, and my daughter is a hoarder. To be fair, she’s only six. Still, she’s never met a toy she didn’t have to have. She’s never met a rock that wasn’t so pretty. She’s never drawn a picture that wasn’t a work of art. Here’s the problem: Until two months ago, we […]
