Tag: military life
October Book Club: Final Flight Final Fight
When you hear the term WASP, what do you think of?
If your first thought was not about the Women Airforce Service Pilots, don't fret....
The Third-Culture Kid: What Is It And Are Your Kids A...
What is a Third-Culture Kid? Are your kids a part of this?
In 1950, American sociologist Ruth Useem coined the term third-culture kid. This described...
Mama’s Gotta Work: An Opportunity for Military Moms to Work Remotely
This has been the craziest year. We all became homeschoolers, whether we wanted to be or not. We’ve seen fires, murder hornets, and the...
Remote Work Is Here To Stay – Let Instant Teams Academy...
There have been many takeaways from 2020, and not all of them are negative.
My favorite takeaway has been the increase in remote work opportunities....
Redefining Failure
“I need to withdraw from the program.”
These are words that my brain would not have even considered in 2019 because I thrive on craziness.
To...
Your VA Loan – Should You Refinance?
As a military spouse and real estate agent, the last several months have been an absolute whirlwind.
While most industries have been negatively impacted by...
The Frustrations of a Military Spouse During Election Season
Let's get something out of the way: this piece is not political. It is about politics, though. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science that I...
Military Life, PTSD, and Substance Abuse: How Do I Help?
The military lifestyle is unlike any other.
Moving every few years provides service members and families with the ability to see the world. It...
The Amazing Grace Hopper
The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg – Notorious RBG - seems to have shaken up the nation. But it has also...
Dear Military: Thank You For The Friendships
Parenting is a series of highs and lows. The unbelievable, joy-filling highs, and the heartbreaking, world-altering lows of parenting cannot be replaced.
When we...
Five Things to Love About Living in Fairbanks, Alaska
So you're coming to Alaska!
If you’ve recently moved or are moving to Fort Wainwright or Eielson Air Force Base, welcome to the Fairbanks...
Meal Trains and the Military: How Food Brings Us ALL Together
In the decade or so since I’ve been a military spouse, it’s been difficult to effectively relay the ways in which our lives are...