Jessica Evans

Oct 23, 2024 | yahoo.com | Jessica Evans

A1C Jayme Ratcliff, 324th Intelligence Squadron fusion analyst, practices yoga on Hickam Beach on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 31, 2020. Jayme has been practicing yoga for four years, and is working on her license to teach it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin Baxter)A strong routine can be your anchor in the whirlwind of military life. Embrace habits that fuel your body, mind, and soul to bring balance and energy to your day.

Oct 22, 2024 | yahoo.com | Jessica Evans

Moving all the time? Same. But just because we’re hopping from one duty station to another doesn’t mean our taste buds have to suffer. Keeping a portable pantry stocked with essential goodies ensures that no matter where we land we’ve got the flavors we love right at our fingertips. Why You Need a Portable PantryLet’s be honest: each PCS move brings a new kitchen, unfamiliar grocery stores, and sometimes ingredients that feel totally alien.

Oct 22, 2024 | yahoo.com | Jessica Evans

In today’s world, social media is a platform for activism, a place to speak your mind, and a way to rally for change. As milspouses, our lives are intertwined with the military’s values and regulations. That can make the idea of posting about politics a bit … complicated. So, how do we balance our personal beliefs with the reality of our spouse’s career? And when is it okay to speak up? Understanding the fine lineUltimately, being a milspouse means walking a tightrope.

Oct 22, 2024 | yahoo.com | Jessica Evans

You’ve been there. Schedules change at the last minute, the kids forget about school assignments, and your spouse is stuck at work, leaving you to figure out how to make it all work once again. It’s moments like those when it can almost feel like finding a moment to breathe is a luxury. But what if you could hit pause and reset in just three minutes? I remember one morning when everything seemed to go wrong.

Oct 22, 2024 | yahoo.com | Jessica Evans

Meal prepping can feel like one of those big tasks that only fitness fanatics or Pinterest pros have mastered, but for mil spouses, it can actually be a secret weapon in surviving the ever-changing chaos of military life. Whether you’re managing PCS moves, TDYs, FTXs, or just the constant ebb and flow of schedules, having a healthy meal ready can make your life feel a little more grounded and much easier.