MILSPRENEUR of the Year Nominee Babette Maxwell
We are so proud of Babette and she is so deserving of this award! Her persistence and resourcefulness enabled her to bootstrap the start-up of Military Spouse magazine. As a small, veteran-owned...
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11 Photos to Brighten Any Monday
Happy Monday, readers! Sometimes, Mondays are just no fun. SO if you are on the same page as me today and need a little cheer-me-up for the Monday Blues, see these 11 photos below that are sure to make...
View ArticleThe Most Controversial Photograph?
She never could have imagined that sharing a photograph would change her life, but photographer Vanessa Hicks knows that life loves to throw curveballs. A Navy veteran and mother of two, Vanessa...
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1 Summit. 2 Days. 3 Events.
Do I really need Professional Development? What if I don’t have a career? Why bother? I’ve asked myself this question once or twice…or maybe a thousand times throughout my time as a military spouse....
View ArticleCaregiver Champion Shines Light on America’s Hidden Heroes
“You are not alone. Being a caregiver can feel like one of the loneliest roles in the world, but I assure you that you are not alone. Things will get better.” Senator Elizabeth Dole Senator Elizabeth...
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Finding My Purpose as a Military Spouse
By Stacey Benson, 2015 Military Spouse of the Year (Coast Guard) I’ve been struggling for years to find my true passion in life. Don’t misunderstand—I adore being a mother and a military spouse, but a...
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#ToastAHero | Dog Tag Brewing
Dog Tag Brewing has one mission: to remember fallen heroes by honoring their lives and their families’ unique charities, all with high quality, individualized cans of beer. Great beer; even better...
View ArticleNew Book for The Modern Military Spouse
“I get by with a little help from my friends.” This quote made famous by the Beatles’ John Lennon and Paul McCartney has stuck with me as particularly applicable to us military spouses. It is the very...
View ArticleMilitary Spouse Jen McDonald Releases Inspirational New Book!
I have had the pleasure of knowing author Jennifer McDonald for a number of years. When I first read one of Jen’s essays, I instantly fell in love with her candor, her humor and her patience. A...
View ArticleMilitary Spouse, Don’t Lose Your Power
Don’t Lose Your Power I thought I knew what empowerment meant when I set out to design the content around the theme of this issue. That was before the before the panicked rush to the children’s...
View ArticleLemonade Day | The Event for Budding MilKid Entrepreneurs
Lemonade Day is a fun, free experiential learning program that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their own business…a lemonade stand! This year, to celebrate the Month of the Military Child,...
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Finding Dory: The Inside Scoop for Your Family
Finding Dory is here! I’m sure you spent this weekend taking your little kiddos (or big kids!) to see the wonderful film and are now being flooded with requests like, “I want a Dory fish at home!” and...
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Noah Galloway & Hilton Are Changing the Status Quo
We had the chance to sit down with Noah Galloway, war hero, American Grit leader, Dancing with the Stars performer, and star dad to hear about his incredible journey and what he’s up to next. Joining...
View ArticleSemper Gumby Mentality
When I used to hear people talk about their sorority or college dorm living, I would get wistful for an experience I never had. I graduated high school at age 16 and started college right after, only...
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Serving the Brave: How the Semper Fi Fund Gives Back
By Stacey Benson, Graphics and Internal Events Coordinator, Semper Fi Fund and 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Coast Guard Spouse of the Year® You’ve probably heard of the five Ws—they help provide the...
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2016 Military Spouse Holiday Gift Guide
Holiday excitement is mounting, festive songs infiltrate the airwaves and an air of good cheer is all around. Shopping for the perfect gift, however, can leave some stumped. That’s why we’re pleased to...
View ArticleWhen the Pentagon Comes a-Knocking
The California National Guard made news with having to pay back bonuses, but it’s not the only scenario in which the government pays, then asks for reimbursement Ten years ago, nearly 14,000 California...
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