By Ann Medlin & Leslie Lefebvre Secret #1: Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff Ann Medlin: Military Spouse, HH6 Camo Chix Founder and Chief Blogger Ann is a seasoned military wife who has made it her mission to share what she knows and to offer her support to other military families, especially those newContinue Reading
As Military Appreciation Month draws to an end, we’d like to share this awesome infographic by mymilitarybase.com outlining the demographics of military families. We’ve also shared a little about the My MilitaryBase.com website, an excellent resource for military families and parents of service members wondering about a particular military baseContinue Reading
Guest Post by Elizabeth Colegrove of The Reluctant Landlord (Note: As a brand new military wife, Elizabeth Colegrove dreaded PCS moves. She often wondered, “How am I going to make this all work??” But Elizabeth no longer worries about picking up and moving on to the next duty station because now sheContinue Reading
Because Hawaii is geographically isolated, residents need to be self-sufficient for a minimum of seven days, advises the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam 15th-Wing Safety Office. In a Hurricane Preparedness Brief issued by the office, military personnel are advised that because 95% of all food and other supplies arrive via containerContinue Reading
Sesame Street In Communities Connects With Military Kids Since 1969 parents have trusted the Muppets of Sesame Street to help their children learn about themselves and the world around them. Through the online community, Sesame Street in Communities, parents now have access to free educational resources, including videos that helpContinue Reading
I always dread the question, “Where are you from?” It’s not that I mind answering, just that it’s so – complicated. I prefer qualifiers like, “Where are you from, originally?” or, “Where do you live now?” My answer to the latter is that I live in Hawaii, for now. It’sContinue Reading
You leave so much behind when you move – familiar routines, neighborhood friends, church family, doctors, and the kids’ favorite babysitter. And then there are those relationships you don’t fully appreciate until you have to part ways. Like your hairdresser. Judge if you will, but…I really, really, really, REALLY missContinue Reading
As a new military spouse, there are a few things you will need to address and understand in order to take full advantage of all the new benefits available to you and your family members. Basic PaperworkContinue Reading
If your spouse is planning to separate from active military service sometime in the next year, it is recommended that you begin planning for the transition one year out, and if you are looking at retirement, that planning start even sooner – a good two years before the planned retirementContinue Reading
Of the many sacrifices military spouses make, career advancement and job security can be one of the most frustrating. Relocating every few years can make it difficult to build a career, and many spouses find themselves challenged with reinventing themselves with each PCS move. 90 percent of military wives areContinue Reading
