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
Calling All Military Spouses & Veterans!
It’s a Military Life is excited to announce the upcoming fall series of our cohort immersion program, It’s a Military Connection! This program is a fully immersive 10-week professional development experience aimed at helping military spouse participants navigate career and volunteer pathways as they grow their skillset. Read More Continue Reading Calling All Military Spouses & Veterans!
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
Embracing your Femininity in the Military Community
Remember, when you don’t embrace who you truly are, it keeps you from your true potential. Continue Reading Embracing your Femininity in the Military Community
Spotlight: Co-founders of Bloom (Empowering Military Teens)
Elena Ashburn and Matthew Oh are the co-founders of Bloom, a platform designed to empower and inspire military teens. Born into the Army lifestyle, they have each moved countless times and have experienced the struggles of military life. “The two met during their freshman year of high school in Pennsylvania and were inseparable. Elena is… Continue Reading Spotlight: Co-founders of Bloom (Empowering Military Teens)
Homeschooling: Start Simple with Pre-K Goals
Summer is a time for teacher prep and finding out what works for you. We always have a scheduled day in our house (2.5 year old and 8 month old brothers), but our activities are mostly very simple. I address a learning goal and make it appropriate for his age and ability, and go from… Continue Reading Homeschooling: Start Simple with Pre-K Goals
Spotlight: Liz McChesney
We are so excited to introduce Liz McChesney to our team as our Motivation and Resource Expert. I met Liz at a luncheon for a new spouse in our battalion. She was so energetic and positive, and her energy made others open up and get to know each other better. I’m so happy to have… Continue Reading Spotlight: Liz McChesney
It’s a Military Life: 10 Fun Outside Activities to Do at Home
Whether you have children, a dog, or it’s just you and your significant other, it is so easy to waste away on the couch in front of the TV. I know, I am not making the best out of my free time, when Netflix asks me, “Are you still watching?” What Netflix is really saying… Continue Reading It’s a Military Life: 10 Fun Outside Activities to Do at Home
Where are You at in Your Military Experience?
Are you new to the military life? Maybe you are a spouse that has experienced a few deployments, and the more recent struggles of living away from family and friends? Or, are you a more seasoned spouse that has seen it all? I want to know my audience, so I can hopefully make your military… Continue Reading Where are You at in Your Military Experience?
It’s a Military Life: Keep Moving Forward
“If You Can’t Fly, Then Run, If You Can’t Run, Then Walk, If You Can’t Walk, Then Crawl, But Whatever You Do, Keep Moving Forward.” Martin Luther King Jr. Written by: Christina Etchberger @itsamilitarylife Almost every morning, my sons and several others, walk around a 3 mile loop on post. This has become a morning… Continue Reading It’s a Military Life: Keep Moving Forward