Military Resources
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I pulled into the driveway, turned the car off and sat for a minute with the keys in my hand. These weren’t just any set of keys. For my husband and I, they meant opportunity, love and new beginnings. We were newlyweds, and the keys resting in [...]
7 Myths About Tricare for Military Families…Debunked
If there is one thing about military marriage that surprised me, it is the massive learning curve that occurs once joining Tricare. After my husband and I got married, we hopped into our SUV and took a week long road trip from the midwest back to coastal Carolina where we lived. I specifically remember driving through the country roads [...]
MilSpouse LifeTo the Military Spouse Who is Tired
Inside this post: Learn how printable positive affirmations for military spouses can decrease stress, increase happiness and boost mood. I was at home working when my husband messaged me. Another work trip came up and he thought it was best to go. Instead of telling me that he’s for sure going, he likes to do this thing where he [...]
How Military Spouses Can Reduce Anxiety During High Stress.
Oh the joys military life brings us. Often towing immeasurable amounts of anxiety along, you know the drill. In fact, as a military spouse, you are more likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder than your civilian peers. And it’s easy to see why. Military life is full of unpredictable events, moves, and deployments. It is one [...]
Raising KidsFrustrated with Disciplining Your 2 Year-Old? Try These Ideas!
Inside this post: How to discipline a 2 year-old using seven key principles. Easy-to-implement, these positive discipline tips can transform your house from chaos to peace. It took less than 60 seconds for my son to go from calm and happy to full-blown tears. I picked him up from daycare and I thought, “Wow. He’s so relaxed. This is [...]
Schedule / RoutineWish Your Kids Slept Later? This Mom Trick Will Change Your Life
Inside this post: Whether you have a school-aged, preschool-aged or toddler waking up too early, you’ll learn how much sleep kids need and how to use a kids wake up clock to stop kids from waking up too early. The first time it happened, my husband was deployed. At exactly 3:37 am my son was exactly 3 inches from my face. I [...]
The Easiest Way to Get a Breast Pump Through Tricare
Preparing to have a baby is a very stressful time. Combine that with the stress of military life and it's no wonder why spouses feel overwhelmed. How do you choose the right carseat? How do you choose the right stroller? And for the love of dog tags, how do you get a breast pump through Tricare without being buried in 10 pounds of [...]
DeploymentHow to Create a Roadside Emergency Kit for Deployment
Inside this post: Every military spouse should have a roadside emergency kit for deployment. Learn the items you need and where to get them. Right in the middle of deployment, I got the kids ready and headed to the car outside our apartment building. After wrestling each of them into their car seats, I hopped into the driver's [...]
The Most Important Thing Parents Should Know About Kids and Screen-Time
Inside this post: The most important screen-time recommendation for kids that every parent should know. Science-based tips for kids and screen-time. If I didn’t know this science-based tip about kids and screen-time, my son’s behavior during our bedtime routine would’ve infuriated me. And it probably would’ve resulted [...]
One Simple Tool That Will Make Deployment Easier
I’m going to be brutally honest with you: I’ve never used a deployment binder before. Each time deployment would come around (and it seemed to come around an awful lot) I’d run around like a lady with her hair on fire. It was mildly embarrassing, but I know for certain I’m not the only spouse who does this. So there’s that. Plus, I [...]
