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Featured by Julie Provost

By Nov 12, 2020
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The Benefits to Living On Base and Why You Might Want to Do So

“Should we live on base or off base?” “Can anyone tell me about the on post housing options at Fort...
By Nov 9, 2020
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4 More Reasons to Attend Our MilSpouseFest Event

I can’t believe it is November! Thanksgiving is around the corner, but before we get our turkeys cooking, we have...
By Nov 2, 2020
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Soldiers’ Angels Treats for Troops Program

Have you heard of the Soldiers’ Angels Treats for Troops program? This program is a Halloween candy collection program where local...
By Oct 27, 2020
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5 Things You Should Do When Stationed in Germany

When my husband joined the Army, I thought it would be amazing to be able to live overseas. And then...
By Oct 14, 2020
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What to Think About Before Visiting Family for the Holidays in 2020

The holiday season is pretty much upon us. Back in March, when Cornonavirus came onto the scene, I, like most...
By Sep 9, 2020
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PCS Adventure: I Moved to Germany Without My Spouse

“Don’t worry, you won’t have to wait too long to join your husband over in Germany.” That’s what the Army...
By Sep 4, 2020
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6 Reasons Why Going Home for a Deployment Isn’t the Worst Thing Ever

By Julie Provost During my husband’s second deployment, I took my two boys and headed to my parents’ home in...
By Sep 1, 2020
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Here’s How to Be a Wine Expert Without Really Trying

Wine is one of the most talked about drinks in the milspouse world: Wine to make it through the deployments,...
By Aug 31, 2020
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This is the History of Women in the National Guard

In 1636 the first militia regiment was organized in Massachusetts. These units are the oldest in the military and with them came...
By Aug 27, 2020
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How Military Marriage Can Be Different From a Civilian One

15 years ago, my husband re-joined the military and I became a military spouse. He had served before we had...
By Aug 26, 2020
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These 10 Obstacles Can Derail Productivity for Work-From-Home Milspouses

Working in your PJs? Working from the beach? Taking your job anywhere? Sign me up! Working from home can be...
By Aug 25, 2020
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6 Things You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty Paying For During a Deployment

Your spouse just left for yet another deployment, and you are overwhelmed with everything you will have to do to...
By Aug 20, 2020
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12 Things You Must Have in Your Milspouse Toolkit

“Have patience, have patience, don’t be in such a hurry…” That childhood song pops into my head whenever I feel...
By Aug 19, 2020
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These 9 TV Characters Have Military Backstories

Finding out your favorite actor used to serve in the military is exciting. But what about the characters themselves? Who...
By Aug 18, 2020
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9 Reasons to Attend Our MilSpouseFest Virtual Event

2020 has been such a weird year. Back in March, the MilSpouseFest team headed out to Texas assuming it would...
By Aug 14, 2020
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Here’s What Military Families Should Think About Before Getting a Pet

(Photo: US Marines, Lance Cpl. Dave Flores) From dogs to cats to birds, there are so many benefits to having...
By Aug 12, 2020
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Here’s How to Be a Better Friend During a Deployment

From babysitting to having a listening ear, the support of other military spouses during a deployment is a must. We...
By Aug 12, 2020
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8 Back to School Tips During the Time of COVID

It’s back to school season! Yay! Normally, this time of year is full of a mix of emotions for me....
By Aug 10, 2020
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These 11 Easy Meals Will Be Your Saving Grace During Deployment

Your spouse is deployed, and you are left alone with your three children. Cooking has never been a favorite of...
By Aug 6, 2020
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Avoid These 6 Homecoming Mistakes

(Photo: US Marines, Lance Cpl. Zachary Ford) Homecoming, the day your spouse comes home from deployment, the day you have...
By Aug 5, 2020
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9 Reasons Milspouses Go to College (Even if They Haven’t Been to School in a Long Time)

College: The perfect opportunity to better yourself, learn something new, and set yourself up for a more secure future. Why...
By Aug 5, 2020
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The Pros and Cons of Virtual School

The new school year is just around the corner and so many families are trying to figure out how that...
By Aug 3, 2020
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18 Songs That Describe the Strength of Military Spouses

Military spouses are strong. We stand by as our spouse deploys and goes away to training, we move across the country,...
By Jul 31, 2020
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Here’s How to Stay Super Cool When You Live in a Super Hot Place

Not all duty stations are created equal when it comes to the heat and weather in the summer. When the...
By Jul 30, 2020
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You Know You’re an Army Spouse When…

I love how each branch of the military is a little bit different, from their mission to all the small...