BrainCan - military life

3 reasons the military made me an accidental...

I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking I’m approximately to dive into a PCS sob story...

moving overseas? these tips could make the move a...

Congrats! Your spouse just received orders for Germany. Germany? A person can hear this statement...

prost! ready to take your military family to...

Grüss gott (hello) and welcome! Have you received orders to Germany? Planning a trip or visiting...

rise and shine…it s time to find me, again.

I’ll admit it,I was always a microscopic jealous of Army PT. The thought of waking up early and...

8 fresh ways to stay organized in your pcs move

Nobody really understands what you go through during a PCS hurry unless they’ve been a military...

you know you re a seasoned military spouse...

I would never consider myself worn. I don’t even think I technically qualify as middle-aged...

5 tips to save $1000 in your emergency fund

We all know we need to acquire an emergency fund,but how to manufacture that happen is another...

so close: a story of a not so slight change in...

In February 2017,I considered myself fortunate because for the first time in my marriage to my...

have budget, will travel: 3 tips to get the...

I will never forget my first day on German soil. I felt so many different emotions that I shook like...

5 tips for tackling a pcs this summer!

Relocations are a fact of life for military families,but each scurry is unique and offers its own...

honoring our nation s heroes and their families at...

When I was first asked to attend the rehearsal for the PBS National Memorial Day concert,I was a...

3 ways the world would be different if everyone...

Military life demands a unique approach to friendship. Time spent at a duty station is typically not...

what s your financial iq? tackle common military...

As a military spouse and father,as well as a professional in the financial services industry, I...

6 things you should know about my active guard and...

approximately 5 years ago,this month, we were packing up for our first PCS in the Army Active Guard...

2018 midterm elections: military family must knows...

The 2018 midterm election day is just around the corner,and with everyone from Kayne to Taylor Swift...

nmfa recognizes three outstanding volunteers for...

NMFA was started by a few military spouses in 1969,and with the selfless service of volunteers...

frohliche weihnachten from the german christmas...

Fröhliche Weihnachten and grüß Gott! My name is Jessica Richardson,and I esteem Germany. My...

volunteer spotlight: why do you give your time to...

I started volunteering with the National Military Family Association at the beginning of 2017. I...

creating the unbreakable new year s resolutions

Every year ends pretty much the same. We spend all of the holiday season feasting and participating...

alone for the holidays? 4 tips to brighten your...

Last year,my husband was deployed during the holidays. So this year we’ve tried to do every event...

5 ways to show veterans and their families they re...

As Veteran’s Day approaches,so does another opportunity to consider how our volunteer-filled...

nascar champion brad keselowski races to support...

With the roar of the engines and the cheers of the crowd as a backdrop,five lucky military families...

traveling solo (with the kids!)

Spring break 2018 was a mammoth one for our family. This was the year that I got to take the trip...

self care: you have to love you first

Self-care and self-care for are buzzwords these days,but what precisely do they mean and why is it...

getting back to basics

descend is a busy time of year with back-to-school and extra-curricular activities starting up...

pcs proofing your marriage

whether you ask a military couple how they survived a PCS move,you will probably secure answers...

finding the right counselor

When seeking a counselor,it’s well-known to find one that understands you, and for military...

making mental wellness a priority

Oftentimes when we think of health and wellness we immediately focus on our body,particularly...

tips for hosting an epic summer bash

Who doesn’t love a safe party? One of my favorite things about summer is being able to entertain...

military life according to milkids

The summer between my freshman and sophomore years of high school,my dad was offered a job that...

thriving with your senior: tips for transitioning...

Moving up,out, and into adulthood can be an exciting time for you and your tall school senior. I’m...

celebrating military life with your milkids

April is the Month of the Military Child and is the perfect time to celebrate our MilKids for...

do s and don ts of purging to move

Whenever we salvage ready to move,I maintain an overwhelming desire to purge, consolidate and...

lessons from hurricane florence: the real deal...

On a Saturday afternoon,I was snapping pictures of our dog Molly surrounded by moving boxes and...

seven mistakes to avoid as a landlord

When military families buy a domestic near one duty station and are sent somewhere original,renting...

navigating ptsd with your spouse

For far too many people,Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and military service go hand in hand....

five reasons to pcs camp

For most military families,a PCS can involve a lot of time in hotel rooms. Inevitably, you may get...

pros and cons of having a baby overseas

Growing your family is always an exciting decision,but it can be a little different when you are...

de stress before your pcs

unique stations,unique relationships and unique adventures lie ahead whenever we prepare for another...

the case for pre spring cleaning

For some reason,out of all four seasons, spring is reserved for cleanups and cleanouts. No one...

five lessons i learned from my milkids

I was not raised in a military home. I grew up in the same house my entire childhood,went to school...

milspouse down!

Ahh,the unpredictability of life! Things can change in an instant, for better or for worse. Most of...

there and back again: five things i ve learned...

Once again,it’s PCS season — a time when thousands of military families find themselves as...

six things to do with your kids this summer (from...

Ah,summer — the days are long and your kids’ attention spans are short. It’s the season you...

ten easy ways to show appreciation for military...

Anyone can show appreciation for military service – and there are many ways to enact so besides...

loving every day

To really understand our relationship,you need to know that my husband is a Marine Corps pilot....

resources for a struggling friend

Sometimes it comes as a late-night phone call or text message. Other times,it is simply a tired,...

tips to keep your kids reading this summer

When my boys were younger,one was an avid reader and the other was not. During the school year, the...

the seasoned milspouse

In the many years I’ve been a MilSpouse blogger,I’ve always felt novel in some way. I began as...

wish you were here: military lodging facilities

If the military needs a spokesperson for its lodging facilities,I’m over here in Japan jumping up...

bringing peace to your thanksgiving table

You love your family and friends and you’ve traveled hundreds (or thousands) of miles from your...

living your best holiday season

Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 is my absolute favorite stretch of the year. The day I dust off our...

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