http://feed.informer.com/digests/J3WY3TC2MX/feeder SpouseBuzz RSS Feed - Military.com Respective post owners and feed distributors Thu, 14 Dec 2017 18:34:07 +0000 Feed Informer http://feed.informer.com/ https://www.military.com/2021/03/18/how-military-spouses-can-learn-good-financial-habits-pass-them-down-kids.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:9f6c1096-9fd9-f9d5-a622-eac8d3f7e97c Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:24:14 +0000 Family finances are a topic not often discussed around the dinner table. But there are several reasons why they should be. We learn through experiences, and our kids can learn through our financial experiences. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/2021/03/05/military-family-desperate-return-of-sons-ashes-after-theyre-stolen-during-move.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:0e014d8e-4983-eb0f-e95a-5417541e7e3b Fri, 05 Mar 2021 19:17:01 +0000 The Bentons suffered an unimaginable loss six years ago, and are now living through another nightmare. Their U-Haul was stolen while they moved across the country and they're looking for help finding the contents of it. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/2021/02/26/navy-spouse-behind-drive-mandate-key-safety-change-schools-day-cares.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:4cae81cd-552d-3e45-ae9e-f49c6666b1a0 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:41:59 +0000 Military spouses are known for their hard work and passion to get things done, so it came as no surprise that Navy spouse Nikki Ja https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/2021/02/25/want-ask-famous-athlete-question-check-out-usos-mvp-champions-series.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:61c4e623-3c03-3627-66fb-61763310209f Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:39:55 +0000 Over the next few weeks, athletes will take center stage as part of the MVP Champions Series. Athletes from many sports and backgrounds are participating, from football player J.J. Watt to Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/2021/02/24/how-one-spouse-opted-fellowship-improve-her-career-options.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:529cb8c9-251b-8411-34df-e5a51fb386d5 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:25:33 +0000 This year's FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship program is open for applications from March 1 to April 19, 2021 -- and this navy spouse wants you to consider it. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/2021/02/11/spouses-rejoice-new-volunteer-management-information-system-easier-navigate.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:4bebdc83-a05a-0841-3105-2f474a991b19 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:51:04 +0000 Spouse volunteers may have reason to rejoice as a new volunteer management system is here, and it's much easier to navigate. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/2021/02/11/5-fun-ways-safely-celebrate-galentines-day.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:5954f246-e595-ca5d-813d-6eb00b5e0dfc Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:36:31 +0000 Here are some ways to celebrate the important relationships with the ladies you couldn't do life without with a Galentine's Day celebration, despite a pandemic. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/2021/02/08/has-covid-19-affected-your-military-life-survey-wants-know-how.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:6b5da6a0-9a39-6506-d7b0-202dfb16966b Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:44:30 +0000 Each year MFAN conducts a survey for the military community, alternating between a family support programming survey and topical research. This year they're talking about COVID-19 and its effects on military families. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2021/02/04/last-minute-gifts-valentines-day.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:31c587f3-35b6-0081-4fd5-f70c1cbf55f3 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:27:09 +0000 If you've been putting off shopping, or aren't really sure what to do, check out these last-minute Valentine's Day gifts and get them ordered now. https://www.military.com/2021/02/02/survey-says-families-arent-using-efmp-because-they-dont-know-how.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:07462994-5a0d-1796-a145-c9b2bc0e6db7 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:54:38 +0000 The main problem with EFMP? People don't know enough about it. A new survey shows just how much education is needed on the program, enrollment and benefits. https://www.military.com/2021/01/28/military-spouses-speak-we-dont-just-want-any-job-we-want-right-job.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:cc17b8e4-6d9a-fc84-f2e8-bba4d8b414ca Thu, 28 Jan 2021 16:36:32 +0000 The career goals of milspouses are as varied as the population. We don't all want the same jobs, we don't all want government jobs, and we don't even all want jobs that we can do from home. https://www.military.com/2021/01/25/books-help-kids-learn-about-black-history-month.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:9f6f50b2-d406-ef6e-ecca-7275b9c4fb3f Mon, 25 Jan 2021 20:13:23 +0000 Military families are often better positioned to learn the history of our country as they move to new communities with different museums, landmarks and parks. And a diverse bookshelf is a great addition to any military household. https://www.military.com/2021/01/13/get-online-sneak-peak-of-military-makeover-show-it-streams-your-tv.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:b177cb28-511f-4113-bcc8-01f8e5dac359 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:48:20 +0000 When an Air Force family's moving truck caught on fire and they lost everything, Moving with the Military came through with a full house makeover. Get a sneak peak of the first episode today. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/2020/12/21/how-make-most-of-holiday-season-while-miles-apart.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:367095ca-7f57-b23f-9008-629211d62566 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 18:20:36 +0000 Like so many military families this year, my military family faced some difficult decisions for the holidays. But, I want to remind you we live in incredible times with amazing technology available to help keep us connected. https://www.military.com/2020/12/17/5-ways-military-spouses-can-make-holiday-season-little-easier.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:51e9a31a-f83a-462b-d4ed-66ec6d93f071 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:00:43 +0000 The most wonderful time of the year also brings with it a ridiculous amount of pressure and stress. This year, I really thought it would be different. But for some reason, I'm still exhausted. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/2020/12/14/top-5-military-spouse-movements-and-moments-of-2020.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:52a9b406-d0ea-4aa3-9da1-dcc509f493b3 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:52:43 +0000 Military life is always a challenge, but we can all agree that 2020 has offered a special dose of problems. Yet despite it all, military spouses still rose to the call. Here are the top five military spouse things that we loved in 2020. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/jobs-education-and-efmp-upcoming-defense-law.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:457e9aab-957f-9146-e13d-602a0e79975f Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:31:29 +0000 An annual law that could go into effect before the end of the year has a bevy of updates for military members, including a 3% pay raise for service members. But there are things in there for military spouses and families, too. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/2020/12/04/new-childrens-book-helps-parents-tackle-tough-social-subjects.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:6ee2c457-517b-ea0f-091a-375c7c3686e7 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:56:58 +0000 Parenting this year has been an adventure like no other. Regardless of the age of your children, you've had to explain many adult topics in age-appropriate ways. Here's a book that may help you with those tough topics. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/2020/12/03/if-you-want-spouse-co-working-spaces-military-bases-you-need-say-so.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:96971d0f-97d0-9e4d-c39a-892d3aed90cd Thu, 03 Dec 2020 17:45:34 +0000 The Pentagon is considering opening military spouse-focused co-working spaces on military bases -- and officials want your input to make it happen. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/2020/12/03/tips-staging-your-home-sell-during-holidays.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:421da05b-78e8-ce8b-afae-35b8a118d31b Thu, 03 Dec 2020 15:27:50 +0000 The idea of staging and showing your home over the holidays perhaps has you less than enthused. One more thing to deal with during an already incredibly busy season, right? But it may be a blessing in disguise. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/2020/11/25/take-giving-tuesday-military-direction-group.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:3d19396d-7073-8a9e-d04d-6ddd6de74321 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:26:08 +0000 The Giving Tuesday Military effort is a little different from #givingtuesday. By asking people to instead contribute acts of kindness the military community can participate -- without spending a dime. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/2018/01/20/how-government-shutdown-impacts-military-family-services.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:0aec3ea4-d29a-fd71-1832-4465d0ac9190 Sat, 20 Jan 2018 18:00:05 +0000 Wondering how this whole shutdown business could impact on-base services? Here are the details. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/2017/12/28/yes-military-spouse-your-time-valuable.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:1f0e6361-e2ec-b456-8f56-545763bd1531 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 13:23:36 +0000 Think your time is worthless just because you don't work or have a job that undervalues you? Think again. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/2017/12/19/10-great-things-about-volunteering-base.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:0d280dd5-adb1-6e63-685a-42a7a5958243 Tue, 19 Dec 2017 21:43:37 +0000 Think of volunteering as just something to fill the time? Think again. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/2017/11/6-army-phrases-work-home.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:a3293402-b263-91fd-f49f-c3e8a6954c75 Fri, 17 Nov 2017 20:17:34 +0000 Standby: These Army phrases are perfect for life on the homefront, too. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/2017/11/5-tips-make-short-term-space-feel-like-home.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:044bd3a9-8436-491e-b8cf-6de9de5e630f Thu, 09 Nov 2017 23:59:58 +0000 Tired of temporary? Use these five hacks to make your next home, well, more home like. Read more. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2017/10/maybe-reason-youre-lonely.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:771c7878-2950-cc0a-51e7-46b5f40be9fd Sat, 07 Oct 2017 08:00:00 +0000 I'm not sure that there's a military spouse who hasn't ever felt completely isolated, but are you making the effort to be less lonely? https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2017/09/3-ways-prep-tdy-like-boss.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:9dcc51f5-25d9-8ec9-a1d3-8bf61b867bcf Fri, 22 Sep 2017 08:00:00 +0000 We can handle prepping for a last-minute deployment because we have experience and, well, we have to. But sometimes, the unexpected TDY gets us all off-kilter. Here are some tips for preparing for those. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2017/09/finding-way-beyond-facebook.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:58eda6f7-417e-0ce1-28e7-02eef82216fa Tue, 12 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Not every duty station has the same reaction from family members, so what do you do when everyone hates your next duty station? https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2017/08/not-military-wife-neither.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:fb56ff6f-574a-1ed7-5f57-4c0b8778c952 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 08:00:26 +0000 I'm a sister, a daughter, a wife and a friend. I have my own hobbies and interests. I'm not loving the "Army wife" label they've given me and I'm not going to let it define me. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2017/08/didnt-tell-elusive-hollywood-moment.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:1148ef21-97c2-e3f9-51ea-c3611cd7f8e8 Fri, 04 Aug 2017 08:00:46 +0000 Deployments and homecomings aren't always the stuff of Hollywood movies, but they still get you right in the feels. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2017/08/9-simple-ways-keep-marriage-first-summer.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:4d098ec7-4646-989c-4d4f-0e9cf8e21c0b Wed, 02 Aug 2017 08:00:00 +0000 Summer is a hard time for those who experience parenting guilt, but some think that the best gift you can give your children is a happy marriage. Read on for some practical ideas on how to do that this year. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2017/07/7-perfect-staycation-ideas.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:5bb7eea1-56d7-2c92-fcce-6a3fb441a08f Thu, 20 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000 No matter if you are going on vacay or staying home this summer, there are little things you can do to have a wonderful ‘Staycation’ right where the military has planted you. What you need are staycation ideas. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2017/07/5-ways-beat-pcs-restaurants-diet.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:4333af7e-abf4-b8c1-dce0-46a4b68b119b Tue, 11 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Moving across the country doesn't mean you have to eat in restaurants three times a day. Here are some ideas for those times you would like to avoid a sit-down meal out on the town. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2017/07/get-rid-of-junk-fast.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:65f68e6a-e256-bf02-4910-edd78188b1a4 Fri, 07 Jul 2017 08:00:39 +0000 It's time to get rid of some stuff, but how do you do it? https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2017/04/pcs-stress-packout-day.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:230da6c2-d32e-8b33-9056-0bfaa3eaf496 Fri, 14 Apr 2017 08:00:51 +0000 The pack out is among the most stressful parts of a permanent change of station. Here are some ways to avoid that stress. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2017/04/race-matter-military-community.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:434eed09-b60b-6c71-e50d-2f41912d992c Tue, 04 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Being affiliated with the military means that no matter where you grew up, you are thrust into a melting pot. Different genders, races, religions, upbringings and beliefs intersect, all working toward one common goal. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2017/03/how-to-take-care-of-yourself-easy-steps.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:5b844294-f5a4-45f3-5e1b-f1b202fb7e65 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Learning how to take care of yourself, what we call "self-care," is a critical necessity in life because, without it, the inevitable stresses that come with being a military spouse can be overwhelming. Here are four easy ways to do that. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2017/03/military-homecoming-photos-tips.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:5da84a60-980d-744d-dc8f-a8eadf4379aa Tue, 07 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000 ​There is nothing more exciting than a homecoming, and nothing more beautiful than those homecoming photos. Hire or find a friend to take photos and follow these tips. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2017/03/from-keyboard-warrior-to-doer-7-military-spouse-run-nonprofits.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:c5a7798d-a77f-9955-e92c-f6268fa9ff3b Wed, 01 Mar 2017 08:00:07 +0000 Military spouses are good at doing things for our community, so we want to highlight a few military nonprofits aimed at helping the world at large. Here are a few of them. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2017/02/spouse-confession-deployment-rituals.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:579b91f9-434c-9712-9173-3c33fd6d7c66 Tue, 28 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Last year during my soldier's deployment to Iraq I ran out of things to send him within three weeks of him leaving. He was gone for six months. Not all of us are good at care packages, and that's ok. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2017/01/4-essential-networking-tips-job-searching-pcs.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:c1cc8b68-f9bc-d788-bd49-0be5465739f5 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000 You're ready to move, but what about your career? Use these tips to make landing that next gig just a little easier. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2016/11/housewarming-gifts-military-neighbor.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:d0af9e53-ff9f-b7bc-490c-c8a428bb580e Thu, 10 Nov 2016 08:00:35 +0000 Housewarming gifts may be old-fashioned, but it's still encouraged. Here are some ideas for those new military neighbors. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2013/11/ydu-milspouse-groups.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:8e3d88bf-5d15-e7ed-bae2-185b06d88e0d Wed, 20 Nov 2013 07:54:28 +0000 How many times have you heard 'I would get involved with the [insert spouse group] but I had a bad experience in the one we just came from?' I've heard that feedback countless times. But honestly, I just don't buy it. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2013/07/top-ten-things-new-military-spouses-learn.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:70186109-a2a3-3baa-a919-3df798ab0721 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 08:00:34 +0000 I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but marrying into the military is a bit different. The changes you face depend a lot on how long you’ve been dating, your background and the job your service member has. Here are the things we think you’ll need to learn right away. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2013/05/navy-wifes-letter-to-her-husband-at-his-retirement-ydu.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:48f58b34-ca6b-5dc1-3291-a2f3db6d9f64 Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:02 +0000 ​When my husband of 25 years calmly told me that there is not really a place for spouse recognition in the retirement ceremony, I'll admit, I was a bit surprised. He wanted to know what I would say, so I wrote this letter. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2013/01/military-miscarriage.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:21d5bab6-eaac-f862-0f92-a11488422744 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 09:58:58 +0000 Miscarriage can happen to anyone, but it's a topic that never seems to be talked about enough. Here are some resources to help you through it, or to help a friend through it. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2013/01/why-didnt-anyone-tell-me-being-a-spouse-makes-me-invisible.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:5102cd20-8868-c61c-f70b-a5389b5930bf Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:00:04 +0000 Spouses get the briefs at pre-deployment and reintegration meetings so that we can do our part in getting soldiers help. But what about spouses? Who watches us for signs that we are in trouble? https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2012/12/ydu-confessions-of-a-brand-new-army-wife.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:3e999a93-4ca4-611d-9391-8658e06b1b03 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:46:04 +0000 One Army wife shares the things she's discovered are normal about deployment that she wished someone would have told her before. https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2012/02/ydu-a-best-friend-doesnt-come-with-my-pcs.html RSS Feed urn:uuid:33c8059f-e828-6713-fe5c-ba2e5478f3ec Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:29:26 +0000 Military spouses make the best of friends, but sometimes it's hard to find one. But with some time, you'll find that while your next best friend doesn't come guaranteed with your PCS, you'll find one soon.