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Whether you are PCSing, roadtripping to see family, or just roadtripping for fun, this week’s Milspouse Empowerment Moment is for you. Sharita shares with us her personal experience on road trips. She gives us tips on how best to enjoy your road trip. From someone who has been reverse snowbirding for a couple of years, Sharita has some great roadtripping hacks.
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This week’s Milspouse Empowerment Moment is hosted by Brooklyn. She shares tips on how to handle special occasions when your service member is away. We have all been there… or we will all be there at some point. Brooklyn reminds us that communication is vital when you know that your service member will miss a special occasion.
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Tis the season to be making some growth (moves). As the New Year draws closer and closer, we all gear up to make New Year’s resolutions and map out personal goals for the year. It’s always so hard to classify each goal by priority and time length. I, personally, struggle with finding the right length of time for each goal, and laying the groundwork for a long-term goal.
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With the hundreds of different diet plans and “healthy eating tips” about what to eat, and when, and why, it can be difficult to notice what kind of eating is normal and intuitive, and what is emotional eating.
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Within the traditions we share in this blog post, there are also those Army traditions to support our families and soldiers, especially during the holidays. As we approach the holiday season, celebrating in so many various ways, let’s not forget to reach out to those who may need a little extra support! This could be both on your current installation or in the surrounding community.
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Boundaries. Maps have them. People need them (probably way more than they realize).
What are personal boundaries you may ask? They are expectations and needs that help you feel safe and comfortable in your relationships.
Expectations in relationships help you stay mentally and emotionally well. Knowing when to say “yes” or “no” is an essential part of feeling comfortable when interacting with others.
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We follow a fun Christmas tradition in our household, one I realize many of you may do as well. Beginning on Dec. 1 each year, my children take turns opening one wrapped Christmas book every night before bed, and we read it aloud together. We continue this every night until Christmas morning. The kids love opening the books they’ve seen and read, time and time again, reacting as if it’s the first time ever! Unwrapping a gift or opening a gift bag is always exciting, and snuggling up together for a good read never grows old.
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I see you. I’ve been the girl who wants a baby for Christmas. And it sucks. It would be nice if you wanted something that could be put on a list and bought at a store. I wish it was that easy. Unfortunately, it’s not and it’s emotional.
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For me and so many others, the stress of the holidays can take away from the enjoyment of the season. It can be especially stressful if you have to split Thanksgiving or Christmas between different groups of family members (for example: parents and in-laws or parents who are divorced) or accommodating older children with their own families and in-laws. As it turns out, a family meeting can help.
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