Spouse 101

Not Home for the Holidays: How To Make Your Own Christmas Magic

Being away from family during the holidays is tough for military families. Embrace new traditions, open your doors to friends… Read More

The Top 10 Most Haunted Military Bases

Spend a little time around any military installation, and you’re bound to hear tell of ghosts and urban legends. Often,… Read More

Spouse Confessions: I Hate My Mother-In-Law

My husband and I have been married for nearly 17 years. We got married right after he graduated from college… Read More

Embrace the Flavors: Refreshing Grilled Peach & Burrata Salad

As the days grow longer and the sun’s warmth begins to fill the air, there’s no better way to celebrate… Read More

Holiday GIFs That Say What Every Military Spouse Is Thinking

The holiday season is supposed to be filled with joy, but let’s be real—sometimes it’s just a hot mess. Between… Read More

5 Ways to Make Holiday Traditions Work for Your Military Family

Being away from extended family during the holidays is hard—especially when your spouse is deployed or your PCS orders have… Read More

National Craft Month: Confession of a Fabric Addict

I briskly enter to escape the cold; the colors stop me in my tracks. Brilliant teals, purples, blues, and gold… Read More

Happy National Carrot Cake Day

I don’t know about you, but I love hearing what new national holidays people have come up with. There is… Read More

Unwrapping Creativity: Holiday Upcycling Made Fun!

Ah, the holiday break—a time for family, festivities, and, let's face it, a touch of boredom that threatens to creep… Read More

Visiting Home for the Holidays: Expectations vs. Reality

As Christmas lights are hung and holiday music blasts from speakers in every store, there is a common theme to… Read More