Tag: military spouse
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Survival Mode: It’s Just You & the Pets
When the house is empty, your spouse is away, and you’re holding down the fort solo with your furry crew. Survival mode isn’t about thriving or getting a five-star review. It’s about minimal friction ...
Members Only | Author Spotlight – Rosamaria Mancini
Welcome back everyone! This month we are going to feature another great debut author and military spouse, Rosamaria Mancini! Rosamaria shares her unique story of her move from the world she knows in N...
Wander & Wine: A Narnia Winery at Briar Rose
Briar Rose has always felt like a place you stumble upon rather than plan for. A Snow White cottage tucked quietly into the Temecula hills, stone walls softened by time, crooked lines that feel intent...
Members Only | Author Spotlight – Anne Karine Quinn
This month we had the pleasure of getting to know Anne Karine Quinn! We got to hear all about her newest series and I have even had the pleasure of reading it myself! At this point my TBR pile is tall...
Members Only | Author Spotlight – Kaci Curtis
This month is a real treat because we get to know Kaci Curtis who recently published her debut novel! Great ready Oregon Trail fans because you will love this Historical Fiction novel! Kaci is a milit...
My Favorite Birthday Deals & Goodies
Military life moves fast. One minute you are planning a normal week, and the next you are juggling drill weekends, TDY, school pickups, a random appointment you forgot about, and somebody asking what ...
Mental Health Awareness Month!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If there is anything I have learned over the last few years, it is the utter most importance of one’s mental health. If I do only one thing for the month of May, ...
Books on the Ground – Cuddle Up with Your Kiddos and Enjoy These Military Reads
As a milspouse, I have always struggled with finding relatable books and content for my three kiddos! Over my seventeen years as a milspouse, I have accumulated what resources and stories I could to h...
The Best PCS Tips and Tricks
As PCS season, draws near, I’ve reached out to experts at my current base and future base to pick their brains on what tips and tricks have worked best for them. Moving can be daunting, but having a f...
With a Twist of Lime – A Kentucky Mule Recipe
Looking for a simple but yet refreshing drink this spring? A Kentucky Mule is a great option that has a zesty taste but also refreshing. It is the cold drink you will want in hand on any hot day comin...
Books on the Ground – Escape with Your Shadow Daddy Over The Rainbow
I don’t know about the weather where y’all are located, but this temperamental weather has me looking for an escape! My favorite way to escape the dreary days or the obnoxiously warm ones is to curl u...
Don’t Fall for These Military Money Myths! – March
Military life is unique. From PCS moves to deployments to special pays and allowances, service members face financial situations most civilians never encounter. With that uniqueness comes plenty of we...
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Halloween night is filled with spooky costumes, tasty treats, and neighborhood cheer. The air is crisp, leaves are falling, the neighborhood is decorated, and the bowl of candy is ready. Though, for our furry family members a constantly ringing doorbell, glowing costumes, and continuous strangers knocking can feel like a full blown home invasion. The unexpected noises and door repeatedly opening c...
SGLI vs. VGLI: What Happens to Your Life Insurance When You Leave the Military?
When I separated from the USAF in 2024, life insurance was the last thing on my mind.I was focused on clearing the post, turning in gear, and figuring out what came next. Somewhere in that process, I overlooked what would happen to my life insurance.I left without enrolling in Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI), and I didn't fully understand when my military coverage would end.If nobody walked ...
VA Home Loans: How to Get a Good Deal and Avoid Costly Refinancing Traps
Everyone who has gotten a VA loan knows how annoying the torrent of mailers promising "no-cost VA refinancing" with "record-low rates" are. Every one of them looks official. None offered the deal the headline promised.Some people fall for it. Don’t be one of them.That's exactly the situation we want to help you avoid. Whether you're buying your first home with a VA loan or considering refinancing ...
