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As the founders of Helping Heroes Fly , Terri Keene and Pam Matt can tell you: being a 2-woman team has its challenges . But they also know that with every family reunion that follows the work they do together, there is joy that is priceless. In fact, the pair feel honored to help the nation’s brave heroes come home, without having to worry about their finances. And they are grateful for the contributors that enable Helping Heroes Fly to fulfill such a worthwhile mission on behalf of our troops: “We want to provide airfare to enlisted military personnel so that they can be home with their fam... read more

St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Charms Cheesecakes! SpouseLink.Org What better way to enjoy St. Paddy’s Day – coming upon March 17th – than with some Lucky Charm’s Cheesecakes!? After all, Lucky Charms are a beloved Irish delicacy (not at all…). Buuuut, they are a fun and colorful ingredient that’s just perfect for Kawaii Sweet World ‘s adorable baked mini cheesecakes to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland’s special day. Here’s what you’ll need 3 cups Lucky Charms cereal 3 tbsp. butter 2 8oz. packages cream cheese 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 eggs Whipped cream Follow along with the video... read more

Homemade Shamrock Shakes SpouseLink.Org What’s more festive than a Shamrock Shake for St. Patrick’s Day?! Now you can make them in the comfort of your own home for anyone and everyone! And, we’re absolutely LOVING the adorable rainbow and clouds on top! Here’s what you’ll need Vanilla ice cream Milk Mint extract Green food coloring Whipped cream Airheads Xtremes sour belt candy Check out Amy Locurto ‘s video above to see how she turns these ingredients into the iconic Shamrock Shake! About SpouseLink.org Linking Military Spouses Around the World SpouseLink.org ™ is a free website that support... read more

Top 3 Military PCS Tips Guest Post by SpouseLink.Org SofiaAlejandra9 has seen her share of military moves. From Colorado to Belgium to Washington, she and her family have learned a few things about PCSing. Here are her top 3 tips for you to keep in mind while preparing for your next relocation. 1 . Don’t procrastinate Once your service member gets their PCS orders, start planning from that moment. 2. Make lists The housing department will give you a list for your house. From there, make lists of things you want to get rid of, things you want to pack and things you want to take with you. 3. Do... read more

It’s Time to PCS… Military Spouse Advocacy Network By: Rose Holland News of a PCS can bring a mix of emotions. For spouses this includes the knowledge that we are leaving yet another job and going to yet another unknown location. So, how do you keep your career moving along with your PCS? It is not easy, but you can do it and there are a number of ways. The first thing you need to do is dust off your resume and Linked-In profile, update them with your recent accomplishments (think what you did, how and what were the results). Realistically assess your situation. What type of positions you are... read more