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Tara Crooks: Archives

August 09, 2012: 10 Reasons for Spouses to Volunteer

July 02, 2012: Tara's TALE: Terry Howell

June 08, 2012: Giving Responsibly

May 14, 2012: Care Packages for a Military Spouse

April 02, 2012: Easter Basket for the Troops

March 01, 2012: Tax Tips for Military Spouses

February 15, 2012: Are You Getting a 'Big Deal'?

January 12, 2012: Better Living Through Pharmaceuticals

December 01, 2011: Santa Savings

November 16, 2011: Thanksgiving Stuff-ing

October 06, 2011: Commissary Couponing

September 07, 2011: Talking About 9-11 with Children

August 11, 2011: PCS Moving Buddy

July 05, 2011: The Dating Divas

June 06, 2011: Father's Day Care Package Ideas

April 01, 2011: Operation: Military Child Celebration

March 22, 2011: Military Saves

February 28, 2011: Facebook's Impact on Military Marriage

January 12, 2011: A New Year Under Construction

December 09, 2010: Top 10 Military Spouse Homemade Holiday Ideas

November 09, 2010: Make Your Holiday Party Great

September 29, 2010: Halloween Fun for Military Families

August 31, 2010: Resources for Your Military Pet

August 03, 2010: Space A Adventure

June 29, 2010: Military Style Summer Camp

June 03, 2010: Fabulous FRG Fundraising

May 20, 2010: Celebrating Memorial Day With Kids

April 01, 2010: Month of the Military Child Resources

March 03, 2010: Military Life is What You Make It

January 26, 2010: Losing Weight: Make a Molehill out of a Mountain

December 30, 2009: Take a Stand, Gracefully

November 02, 2009: A Very Thank-full Package

October 01, 2009: Fun Fall Activities for Your Military Family

September 02, 2009: Back-to-School 101: Family Meetings

July 29, 2009: Army Family Action Planning

July 08, 2009: Military Children are Dandelions

June 03, 2009: Spouses Find Relief by Association

May 06, 2009: 52 Ways to Say Thank You

April 06, 2009: Helping Military Children Through a PCS

March 10, 2009: Luck O' the Care Package

February 11, 2009: Your First Military Spouse Event

January 08, 2009: Resolve This -- 2009

December 03, 2008: MIA for the Holiday

November 18, 2008: Make Your Soldier's Spirit Bright

October 30, 2008: Financial Benefits of Deployment

October 07, 2008: Spooktacular Care Packages

September 04, 2008: Bloom Where You're Planted

August 04, 2008: Military Child Booklist

June 30, 2008: We're Leaders, Too

May 27, 2008: Military Health Care for Dummies

May 20, 2008: Military Health Care for Dummies

May 09, 2008: Here's to You Spouses!

April 08, 2008: Army Combat Uniform (ACU) Care

March 05, 2008: Your BX/PX: What's the Benefit?

February 13, 2008: Military Spouse Booklist

January 25, 2008: A Package Full of Love

December 11, 2007: Finding Your Battle Buddy

November 21, 2007: Make Your Solider's Spirits Bright

November 01, 2007: Re-integration is Hard

September 25, 2007: There's a Will,There has to be a Way

August 21, 2007: Spouses Bond Over Poop, Oreos

August 13, 2007: When Will You Come First?

July 12, 2007: Find a Mobile Career

June 28, 2007: Military Parents Need Resources Too

June 05, 2007: Themed Care Packages

May 31, 2007: Care Package Contents

May 22, 2007: Just Say It!

April 30, 2007: Respecting the Red, White and Blue

April 23, 2007: Need to Lighten Your Load?

April 04, 2007: Hear Me Roar!

March 22, 2007: Stronger Than Separation

March 02, 2007: Army Community Services (ACS) Demystified

February 22, 2007: What is the TSP?

February 08, 2007: Army Family Team Building

January 25, 2007: 'Mandatory Fun'

January 04, 2007: Make the Most of Your Military Lifestyle

December 22, 2006: Where Does the Chip Fall Anyway?

December 14, 2006: Let Your Voice Be Heard!

November 28, 2006: Supporting Military Families

November 13, 2006: Is it Easier to Leave or Be Left?

October 27, 2006: An Overwhelming Discovery: Part 2

October 16, 2006: An Overwhelming Discovery, Part 1

September 22, 2006: Is This the Army 'Standard'?

September 06, 2006: Our Chosen Family

August 23, 2006: Recipe for a Good Military Spouse

August 14, 2006: Be the Best You

July 24, 2006: My Laundry List

July 18, 2006: Reflections Amid the Journey



 
About Tara Crooks

Tara Crooks, or "Household 6" in the Crooks' family, is best known for her ability to motivate and empower others. Tara's journey with the military began in 1998 when she and her husband PCS'd to their first duty station, Ft Hood. She and her husband, Kevin (US ARMY), have two beautiful little girls, Wrena and Chloe. Their family, including two dogs and a cat, is all snuggled in their cozy home in Fort Sill, Okla.

Tara currently writes columns for several military publications, one of which, can be found here on www.military.com. She is the host of Army Wife Talk Radio and cofounder of the popular website www.ArmyWifeNetwork.com. Army Wife Network is interactive empowerment for Army wives. Featuring Army Wife Talk Radio the original internet talk radio program for military wives, "Field Problems" a self-syndicated question and answer column for military families, "Field Exercises" live interactive events for military spouses, Loving A Soldier blog, featured columns, and a robust Facebook community.

In Nov 2011, Tara also coauthored the book 1001 Things To Love About Military Life. To find out more about Tara visit her blog, www.TaraCrooks.com.

Listen to the latest edition of Tara's T.A.L.E. an exclusive podcast found right here at military.com. Tara's T.A.L.E. - Talking. Advising. Learning. Empowering. A Monthly Podcast Sharing Resources, Tips, Conversation, and Encouragement For The Military Family.

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