PCSing can be so hard and so stressful. So many things get added to your to-do list that finding time to exercise is challenging at best. Add into that staying well emotionally and mentally and it can feel like a big basket of overwhelm. We are currently in the...
PCS season is upon us. Some may be sticking around in their current space for the time being, but if you are finding yourself prepping for an upcoming move, you may be overwhelmed and not sure where to get started. This can cause stress, but we have some tips to help...
As military spouses, eating healthy on a budget can be a challenge depending on your location and access to local produce. Farmers’ markets, farm co-ops, and even conventional grocery stores can be expensive. Spouses across the world are getting their hands...
As our family grew and our food habits changed for the better, I needed to look for ways to stretch our grocery budget and still eat well. Society taught me that coupons are the solution even though clipping always felt like a lot of work and time for little...
Originally published Aug 2013 On December 12, 2012 (yes, that’s 12-12-12), my life changed… forever. My husband, Scott, and I welcomed our first child into the world. I had gone from working full time as a Family Readiness Support Assistant to a stay-at-home mom...
Soft spots on apples. Moldy bread. Stale snacks. Brown bananas. With the snap of a finger, avocados seem to go from firm to rotten, ready-to-eat greens have gone limp, and you’re at a loss for how to best preserve what you can until your next grocery trip. At one time...
InDependent makes wellness accessible and creates opportunities for all military spouses to connect for friendship, accountability, and inspiration.
We envision a time when all military spouses thrive through connection to community and resources that results in healthy decision-making for themselves and their families.