Strength 4 Spouses

9 Nonprofit Organizations that Military Spouses Should Know Well

Nov 2, 2017Strength 4 Spouses5 Commentsmilitary life, Nonprofit Organizationscare packages, counseling, family, military, military life, military spouses, nonprofits, support

One of the many great things about being part of the military community is the overwhelming amount of support that exists for military families. There are numerous organizations that solely exist to make life better somehow for service members and their families. Whether it’s to help service members with transitioning out of the military, resume…

Tips for Hosting a Fall Party with Pizzazz

Oct 23, 2017Strength 4 Spouses14 CommentsRecommended Productsbeer, Fall, Fall games, food and drink, friends, Halloween, military, party, pumpkin beer, pumpkins, taste test

When fall arrives, I cannot wait for pumpkin everything, most especially beer. This year, I decided to host a girl’s night and create a taste test on various brands of pumpkin beer. It took some time and planning to create a fun ladies night with food, games, and fun. Below are a few tips to…

My Miscarriage Story: Heartbreak, Healing, and Hope

Oct 15, 2017Strength 4 Spouses30 Commentsreflectiongrief, healing, loss, love, marriage, military, miscarriage

I had been married to my husband for exactly a year. Then, it happened. I had a late cycle, and decided we would wait another week to take a pregnancy test. We had been trying to have a baby for nine months with no success, so I didn’t want to jinx anything by taking a…

How to Be a Friend to Someone Experiencing a Miscarriage

Oct 9, 2017Strength 4 Spouses13 CommentsPersonal Developmentchild loss, depression, friendship, grief, healing, help, loss, miscarriage

Unfortunately, I’m part of a large club of women who have experienced pregnancy loss. During my eighth week of pregnancy, our baby’s heartbeat was gone. I had no symptoms or warning that our baby was in danger, which is referred to as a missed miscarriage. The devastation is unlike anything I have ever experienced in…

5 Soft Skills Employers Desire that Military Spouses Possess

Oct 7, 2017Strength 4 Spouses3 CommentsPersonal Developmentcareer, employment, military, soft skills, work

We are living in a time where technology is rapidly advancing, higher degrees are preferred by employers, and the competition in the job market continues to grow fierce. Beyond your education and experience, as well as that fabulous new suit you have pressed and ready to go, what will help you stand out? The answer…

I Will Always Choose to Stand

Sep 25, 2017Strength 4 Spouses5 CommentsreflectionAmerica, military, military spouses, national anthem, patriotism

I try to refrain from anything political on my blog, but this is something I could not refrain from speaking about. I’m completely and utterly disgusted that people would choose a sacred moment such as the playing of the National Anthem to exercise their freedom of speech. I grew up reciting the pledge of allegiance…

Finding Friends in a Military World

Sep 22, 2017Strength 4 Spouses2 CommentsPersonal Developmentfriends, friendships, military, networking

I cannot tell you how many times, on a daily basis, I hear military spouses complain about how difficult it is to find friends at their new duty station. It’s scary when you move to a new place and your spouse is the only one you know, most especially when you have left your support…

Emotional Healing through Gardening; a Holistic Prescription

Sep 5, 2017Strength 4 Spouses9 Commentsholistic healing, Recommended Products, reflectiondepression, family, flowers, gardening, healing, herbs, holistic

Why do we tend to turn to a prescription to heal any and all ailments, when the natural antidote is right in front of us? Gardening has many healing powers for several emotions and illnesses we may all face at some point in our lives such as; anxiety, anger, grief, low self-confidence, depression, damaged self-love,…

Why Military Spouses are Forced to Choose Between Work & Family

Aug 7, 2017Strength 4 Spouses7 Commentsreflectioncareer, family, military, military spouses, work

When I first became a military spouse, I couldn’t help but notice how many women in this community are stay at home moms. As someone who’s very ambitious and career minded, it gave me tremendous anxiety to think that everything I have worked for in my career could one day come to an end, if…

More than a Pet: The Best Friend Every Military Spouse Needs

Jul 31, 2017Strength 4 Spouses7 Commentsholistic healing, Personal Development, reflectionBeagle, dog, friend, military

I have always had a dog in my life for as long as I can remember. It seemed like having a dog was a staple in my upbringing. It wasn’t until my mid-twenties that I purchased a dog breed that I specifically sought out and wanted for myself. I had met several Beagles over the…