Articles and Conversations About Military Spouse Life

A Conversation About PCSing With Kids and Pets

Mar 17, 2023

THEE Conversation Starters of MilSpouse Conversations had a REAL conversation about their experience PCSing with kids and pets. This diverse panel of military spouses bring their PCSing experiences to the table from PCSing while pregnant to preparing for an OCONUS move while leaving their college-age child behind. And oh, we can't forget about surviving a DITY with a crying toddler who didn't want the sun to follow him. 🤣 Is there one way to PCS? No Where do I even begin to prepare for my upcoming PCS? Your reason for staying or moving with your military member is a personal…

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Home Design Trends To Check Out In 2023

Feb 24, 2023

It’s very important for homeowners to feel comfortable and content in their environment. Military families have a special need for comfort at home since they already face a lot of stress and hardships outside. Whether you are a property manager, a property investor, a real estate agent, or just a homeowner, interior design plays a huge role in your business or life. Your home value can increase greatly if you follow modern trends and use tasteful prompts. We can give you advice on decorating your home with 2023 design trends. You can cozy up with a cup of coffee with…

Conversations, Military Spouse Life, Milspouse Conversations

How To Be The Perfect Military Spouse

Feb 03, 2023

Being a perfect military spouse isn't about knowing every acronym associated with the military or recognizing every insignia on a military member's uniform. It isn't even about volunteering, attending or participating in every function for your spouse's command. But being the PERFECT Military Spouse is about YOU and your military member. Thee Conversation Starters share some of their best tips to help you. Don't forget about YOU Being the PERFECT anything is like beauty. It's all in the eye of the beholder. But throughout my 20 years as a military spouse, these tips have served me and my family well.…

Military Spouse Life

Can You Be a Perfect Military Spouse?

Jan 27, 2023

The military spouse. Who married into the military whether before, during, or after the time of service, and is expected to support their service member through thick and thin. They will be expected to put their lives on hold, take care of their homes and children, if there are any, and know exactly how to put out all the fires that will undoubtedly occur when their service member is gone. They are the ultimate multi-taskers, having mastered the ability to overcome any obstacles thrown their way. So how can you be a perfect military spouse? Short answer: You can’t, or can YOU,…

Military Spouse Life, Milspouse Conversations

A Stress-Free Holiday for the Military Spouse

Nov 08, 2022

The holidays. They are a time for coming together and giving thanks for all the blessings we have. They are a time for us to gather with family and friends and share in the many traditions that accompany this magical time of year. But what happens when the point of it all gets lost in the stress and the chaos that often comes before the celebrations? When we lose ourselves and the meaning of the holidays because of this impossible expectation for everything to be perfect? As military spouses, the holidays often mean either going back home to spend time…

Military Spouse Life, Milspouse Conversations, Self-love

Where Are You Originally From?

Oct 14, 2022

Where are you originally from? I have been asked many times by the non-hispanic community, “Where are you originally from?” If I answer with a state I am quickly interrupted by, “No, ORIGINALLY like what country are you from?” If you can picture the attitude-driven phrase “excuse me” as a facial expression, that’s exactly what my face looked like. I of course respond with, “The United States just like you.” It baffles me anytime I am asked that question and it turns out by one look people either assume I am from Mexico or am Native American. Personally, I think…

Military Child Teen Life, Self Care, Self-love

Everyone Needs and Deserves Self-Care

Oct 04, 2022

Everyone needs and deserves self-care. If you may not know, self-care is "the process of taking care of oneself with behaviors that promote health.” So how would you as a person take time to care for yourself? Well, what I do is: Take time to exercise, usually in the evenings so it’s not too hot. Getting regular exercise boosts your mood and improves your health. Making sleep my priority is another thing I like to do. Getting enough sleep the previous night will guarantee a better day. Waking up from a good night's rest to eating a healthy morning breakfast…

Conversations, Self Care, Self-love

Why Setting Boundaries Is So Important

Sep 27, 2022

As a young girl, I spent many Saturdays going to Philly with my mom. We didn’t do the typical sightseeing or visit the many museums that this amazing city had to offer. Instead, we visited my grandmother, who, by the time I was school-aged, was a widow living in an assisted living apartment complex on the outskirts of the northeast quadrant of town. We’d go into the apartment and no sooner as I had turned on the television did my mom and her mom get to arguing. My mom would ask why the apartment was as junky as it was…

Military Child Teen Life, Self-love

Life as a Skinny Girl

Sep 06, 2022

Life as a skinny girl is hard. Especially in the world today. I get many comments saying, “I wish I was that skinny. “I wish I didn’t gain weight like YOU after I eat. “I wish I had the same body as you.” It seems all nice, but to me, it’s not. All I can think of is the bad side of being skinny. “Eat more.” “You’re a walking stick.” “I can see your bones.” Growing up, I loved being skinny. I dreamed of being a model. When I mentioned my dream to others, they would agree that I had…

Military Child Teen Life

It’s Time For a New School Year

Aug 16, 2022

When I think about having to start over again at a new school, I’m reminded of Riley from Inside Out. This movie is a must-see for everyone, especially military families. It tells the story of a young girl whose parents up and move from her beloved Minnesota to strange San Francisco all from the perspective of five main emotions- Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust. Joy does everything she can to keep Riley happy all the time, and while trying to deal with the move, she banishes Sadness, and herself, from Riley's consciousness leaving Anger, Fear, and Disgust in control…

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