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A piece by writer Michelle Galvez that discusses the sticky (and moldy) situation some military families are facing aboard Hampton Roads. 

Our tiniest military kids often say the darndest things.  One military mom decided to write them down and self-published a book that helps us see deployments and life as a milkid through their eyes. Read on ... 

In honor of this week's MOAA/Blue Star Families Spouse Symposium and career fair in San Diego (hint hint!), we're sharing an uber-helpful job hunting piece by Michelle Galvez. 

Many folks have heart palpitations just thinking about amusement parks. Fear not, our Michelle Galvez has some great tips and ideas to help you get through the dreaded visit!

by Michelle Galvez Before entering the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Va. Thursday, my kids were strenuously warned to use their inside voices, walking feet and look with their eyes, but not with their hands. I truly enjoy introducing my children to art and culture but I was a bit nervous about the potential for too-up close and personal interaction between them and the priceless and breakable masterpieces inside.

My husband isn't home much. So when he's home we like to max out on the quality family time. Sure, then he gets associated with the fun stuff and I'm the bad guy but I'll suck it up. That's what milspouses do, right?!

by Michelle Galvez

The school year is winding down and my kids and I are having trouble staying motivated for homework while visions of summer excursions and beach outings dance in our heads. Even though school is almost out, education and military families continues to be a top priority in Hampton Roads.

We receive hundreds of links from our members every month, all of them with stories of inspiring people doing amazing things.  I'm frequently awed by the side of human nature that draws people to do good things for their fellow man.  But even among the many people who strive to help our military families and veterans, these girls stand out.