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Have you heard about the latest trend? Are you looking for a new recipe, craft or DIY to try? Going somewhere and need a new look for the season? SpouseLink can help. Check out our Lifestyle stories for a variety of tips on everything from fashion and beauty to home decorating to kids crafts, DIYs and much more. 

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8 Red, White, and Blue Desserts for Every 4th of July Celebration

Serve a dessert that will rival the night’s fireworks display this 4th of July. The trick is picking the right treat for your party. Cookies are easy to bring along for picnics, while brownies will serve a big crowd. SpouseLink has 8 great ideas for every Independence Day celebration.

SpouseLink on Location: Dash N’ Splash at MacDill AFB

What better way to spend a day in the sun than swimming a few laps in the pool, followed by a brisk run that leads to a finish line full of prizes for the top finishers? SpouseLink Ambassador Tara was at MacDill AFB’s recent Dash N’ Splash event, sponsored by AAFMAA. See her pics on SpouseLink to find out who won!

Everything You Need to Know About the Summer Solstice

Regardless of when you have your first vacation planned, the season of summer officially begins on June 21. This date, known as the summer solstice, has been celebrated for centuries by communities across the globe. SpouseLink has all the insights and inspiration you need for a summer solstice celebration of your own!

6 Delicious Ways to Shake Up Your Vanilla Milkshake

Vanilla milkshakes are a nostalgic treat that could use a makeover. Reinvent your shake this National Vanilla Milkshake Day by adding candy, rainbow colors, and frosted rims to your soda glasses. SpouseLink has 6 incredible ideas to take your dessert up a notch.

SpouseLink on Location: ASYMCA Mother & Child Tea

SpouseLink Ambassador Angel and her daughter attended the June 2018 Joyce Bullard Mother/Child Tea Party, hosted by the Bullard family and the AFYMCA, in Colorado Springs, CO. Food, tea, speakers and more all came together for the event on behalf of Military Families. See Angel’s pics from the event on SpouseLink!

Major Changes Happening at the Commissary

Have you shopped at the Commissary lately? Things may be different than you remember… a lot different. In an attempt to bring back customers, officials are rolling out new initiatives, including lower prices, more products, & longer hours. Will it be enough to bring shoppers back? See what’s new on SpouseLink.

DIY: Flag Day Crafts for the Whole Family

June 14th is Flag Day, a day to celebrate the stars and stripes and be thankful for what it means to be an American. How are you going to honor Old Glory this Flag Day? How about with some patriotic and flag-themed DIYs! Get ideas on SpouseLink.

Meet Our Ambassadors

On Location

Our Military Spouse Ambassadors are teammates stationed around the country. Learn more about them and see who may represent your area.

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Follow our Ambassadors to stay in touch on your favorite social media channels. They share the latest information that’s important to you, and more!

At Events

Each of our Ambassadors hosts many events throughout the year in their local military communities on behalf of both SpouseLink and AAFMAA. Find out more.

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