Building Your Military Network

We have all been there — that uncomfortable position where we don’t know anyone at the next duty station. The thought of moving and having no one there to help or answer questions starts our hearts racing faster and faster. We not only want to find like-minded people,...

Introducing: Instagram Summer Motivation Series – Eat Well

Summer can be a particularly tricky time to create or maintain healthy habits with kids out of school, vacations, PCS season in full swing, and lots of warm weather socializing. At InDependent, we know that it’s easier to stay on track when you have to be accountable...

Log Off for Genuine Friendship

How are your in-person friendships lately? Admit it, you just got done checking Facebook, tweeting someone back, totally liking someone’s feel good vibe they posted on Instagram. You want to know how I know…because you’re reading this. Okay, so maybe (big, fat maybe)...

Four Stages of Culture Shock Every Military Spouse Should Know

“I’ll take a large water with lemon and no ice.” My new friend, whom I’ve known for three hours, looks at me perplexed and asks, “Anna, we are in Georgia. It’s over 100 degrees. Why are you ordering a drink without ice?” My response, “Due to the cool climate in...