Embracing Fear and Change
I wrote previously about the rollercoaster our upcoming transfer has been for my husband and I. First, we were definitely ...
Short-Term SAH Parent with Long-Term Goals?
Article Credit: Amanda Patterson Crowe, for NextGen MilSpouse Last year, NextGen MilSpouse talked us through the Risk of Choosing to ...
The Secrets to Success
Have you ever been talking with someone, nodding your head listening to them speak, hearing their words…but been thinking to ...
Becoming Whole Again After Deployment
Article Credit: JoMyGosh.com No matter what you think about the movie American Sniper, it has people talking and bringing our ...
Young Veterans “Brew” Up A New Business
Booze and the military have been going hand in hand since the beginning. I mean, the Marines were created in ...
Coast Guard Shut Down Signals Lack of Respect for America
Author: Danielle Medolla, 2014 Armed Forces Insurance Coast Guard Spouse of the Year Just yesterday while taking about the Department ...
Mom’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
Betty Crocker I am not. I am great at cooking, but baking has always alluded me. However, when my big, ...
Busting the Myths of Eating Disorders
It’s common knowledge that there is an obsession with dieting and weight loss in our culture. We glorify models and ...
35 Common MilSpouse Mistakes
Military life. Sometimes it can seem like it’s a whole different world; acronyms, customs and traditions, a different uniform for ...
10 Breathtaking Photos of the Battle of Iwo Jima
It is the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Today, we remember more than 6,000 Americans killed and ...
How Much Does Owning a Car REALLY Cost?
Whether a car is brand new or just new to you, it makes for an exciting time in ...
Rank Wars: Reality or Urban Legend?
The other day I joined a discussion on a Facebook page about spouses who “wear their husband’s rank.” Most of ...
2015 Branch Level Spouses of the Year
Your 2015 Branch Spouses of the Year! We started out with nominations submitted on behalf of thousands of military spouses ...
Marine Paddles Length of Mississippi
Article Credit: nola.com Two tours in Afghanistan took a toll on Joshua Ploetz. The former Marine was injured in a ...
Warning: This Will Make You Cry Happy Tears
U.S. Troops come home to surprise their families; we challenge you not to cry... Grab a tissue and let's get ...
Spouse Confession: Life is Messy
Let’s be honest for a moment. Life is messy. There are days the dishes are still in the sink the ...
13 Photos of What NOT to Wear to a Wedding
Ever been to a wedding where someone's outfit got more attention than the couple getting married? Or where a military ...
Easy Way To Prepare for a Summer PCS Now!
Article Credit: Karina Gafford-MilitaryByOwner staff writer If you’re a military homeowner on the vulnerable move list, then chances are you’re already ...
