MAY 10, 2018, Washington D.C. - President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump invited military mothers and spouses to the White House today in honor of Mother’s Day, and the president signed an executive order to enable military spouses to find work more easily in the private and federal sectors. “Mother's Day, which is this Sunday, is celebrated just one time per … [Read more...]
Life on a Budget for a Military Family
March 20, 2018 - Ever since I was a child I have always saved my money. My mom would ask where I got so much money when I wanted to buy something. Well, it came from underneath my bed. I would stuff all my money under it until I absolutely knew what I wanted. I remember my first big purchase as a kid was my first surfboard, and I still have it today. I watched many people as I … [Read more...]
Arming Military Families with Breastfeeding Knowledge
Being a military family comes with unique challenges. From relocation, individual spouse deployments, and the odd hours required to train and study, military families must find individual solutions to a variety of things that many families take for granted. For military families who are breastfeeding, there can be an even more complex series of considerations regarding … [Read more...]
Tips for Military Families Celebrating Valentine’s Day During a Deployment
FEBRUARY 9, 2018 - Any Military Spouse can tell you that during deployments, every day comes with challenges. Some are more concrete, like bearing the brunt of household duties, childcare and financial responsibilities on your own. Yet others are more emotional, such as the struggle that comes with being separated from your spouse and support system for an extended period of … [Read more...]
Military Spouses Able to Transfer Cosmetology Licenses Between States During PCS
December 2012 It's just part of military life. Whether you’re a military member or married to one, you know it involves a great degree of uncertainty in terms of where you'll live and for how long. Military families are uprooted and replanted in the span with very little notice. It's all part of the intense demands placed on full-time service members, particularly when it … [Read more...]