When you marry a military member, your life is suddenly no longer your own. You not only marry the one you love, but also a whole new way of life—one filled with separations, moves, deployments, and other challenges. How to cope with this ever-changing life? Jen McDonald is right there with you. . Read More Continue Reading IML Must-Read: You Are Not Alone: Encouragement for the Heart of a Military Spouse
IML Must-Read: The Military Child Chronicles – Mission: Mistletoe
“A young boy, Atticus, experiences his first Christmas away from his grandparents in a new location. The story creatively depicts the challenges and complex emotions that military children may face during the holiday season and offers adaptive solutions to an adverse climate. Mission: Mistletoe also provides family activities to help build excitement and comradery in a military community. Come join Atticus as regains his holiday spirit and saves Christmas!” Read More Continue Reading IML Must-Read: The Military Child Chronicles – Mission: Mistletoe
IML Must-Read: Open When: Letters of Encouragement for Military Spouses
There’s a new book for military spouses, and it’s making waves in the milspouse community! Open When: Letters of Encouragement for Military Spouses released September 21st from Elva Resa Publishing of Military Family Books. The book is a collection of short letters for military spouses and significant others to “open when” they face common military life challenges. There are topics for every stage of the military life journey… Read More Continue Reading IML Must-Read: Open When: Letters of Encouragement for Military Spouses
What is Meditation + Overcoming Overthinking
Meditation is truly a non-doing, which goes against our social norms and can be challenging for those beginning. The practice takes shape in so many ways from sitting in self-reflection to listening to guided meditations and so many more. If one style does not work for you, explore others. Note that meditation is… Read More Continue Reading What is Meditation + Overcoming Overthinking
Minimizing Pantry Waste during a PCS
We’ve all been there. You’re getting ready to move, and you probably have quite a few groceries left. I mean, when do you really stop buying groceries? After all, you have to feed yourself, your spouse, and likely some kids or fur babies. At first… Read More Continue Reading Minimizing Pantry Waste during a PCS
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is paying attention to purpose without reacting; it is a process of breaking out of the matrix. We get so caught up and weighed down by the doing, the getting, and the going. Mindfulness lives in the moments where we choose to pause, step back and notice our experiences. From the awareness we draw in those moments, we step back into… Read More Continue Reading What is Mindfulness?
The Importance of Compassion in Mindfulness
Are we aware of the roles we play in life? That even when one tells us who we should be or what we should do, it doesn’t always mean that is who we are. So often, we adopt the shadows of others by participating in the roles they’ve conditioned us to play. Read More Continue Reading The Importance of Compassion in Mindfulness
Behind the Scenes of a Passionate Photographer
When I was five my parents gave me a small Canon PowerShot point-and-shoot camera for Christmas and I’ve had a camera in my hands ever since. About five years later, since I still showed an interest in taking photos, my parents upgraded me to a larger point-and-shoot and then to my first DSLR in middle school. Read More Continue Reading Behind the Scenes of a Passionate Photographer
Super, Simple Everyday Makeup
Written By: Ashlee @ashlee_jenn_meaux As a busy mom, I felt stuck. Are you a mom? A wife? A girlfriend? An employee? Are you just busy???? I am busy, I feel like my entire life I have always felt busy. I like that, it keeps me going, but it can also bring on stress and a… Continue Reading Super, Simple Everyday Makeup
Spotlight Special: Nadia, Military Spouse and Real Estate Agent
Resources Provided By: Nadia Anac, Realtor, J.D. Meet Nadia! As an active duty military spouse, Nadia has first-hand knowledge of the need to buy or sell your home quickly and efficiently. Armed with a law degree, a background in business entrepreneurship, and a thorough understanding of the real estate market, Nadia uses the most up-to-date… Continue Reading Spotlight Special: Nadia, Military Spouse and Real Estate Agent