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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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A Kid-Friendly Brunch Menu for Mother’s Day
Mom mixes love into every meal she makes. Return the favor this Mother’s Day with a delicious breakfast in bed made by her whole family. What to make? We've gathered 4 kid-friendly recipes that are fun and easy for little chefs to make but don’t skimp on...
Playlist Dedicated to Military Wives & Moms
Looking for a way to tell that MilSpouse in your life how you feel? Ever wonder what your servicemember is thinking that is so meaningful it’s not easy to say? We’ve created a playlist for you of songs dedicated to Military Spouses that will tell you all you need to know about who really cares about you, on SpouseLink.
Crack Open a Pinata Cake for Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, celebrates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Second French Intervention in Mexico. Though a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, the U.S. has turned it into a colorful celebration of...
10 MilSpouse-Owned Businesses to Support During Small Business Week
Hundreds of people flock to their local “Mom and Pop” shops, restaurants, and services during National Business Week to recognize the critical contribution they make to their local economy. For Military Families constantly on the move, this is a great time to...
7 Thoughtful DIY Mother’s Day Cards for a Military Mom
Leave the generic greeting cards behind. Take matters into your own (and your kids') creative hands this Mother’s Day by crafting a DIY card for your Military Mom.We've rounded up 7 ideas that will let mom know how much you care with delicious puns, thoughtful designs...
SpouseLink on Location: Casino Night at Twentynine Palms
Cha-ching! That's the winning sound of a fun evening that happened in the "casino hall" in April 2018 at Twentynine Palms, CA. And SpouseLink Ambassador Andrea was there, representing AAFMAA at Casino Night, and giving away a prize! What was in the...
SpouseLink on Location: Gladiator Challenge at MacDill AFB
SpouseLink Ambassador Tara was on the scene with the 6th Force Support Squadron at the April 2018 Gladiator Challenge at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL. She even got muddy! How did she manage to do that just by representing AAFMAA at the event? We have no idea....
10 DIY Mother’s Day Gifts for Every Type of Mom
Every mom is unique, and Mother’s Day is the perfect time to show your Military Mom how much you appreciate her individuality with a hand-crafted gift that perfectly complements her personality. We rounded up 10 DIY presents perfect for every mom out there, whether...
6 Sustainable DIYs to Reduce Plastic Waste on Earth Day
Did you know that the number of plastic bottles the U.S. throws away in one week would circle the earth five times? And that only 1% to 3% of all plastics used — not just bottles — are recycled? Startling statistics on plastic waste like these are the driving force...
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