Spouse 101

Winter Doldroms: 2 Steps to Changing Your Icy Feelings About Your Body Image

As I stood in the Ballroom J of the JW Marriott in downtown Austin on March 15, 2015 getting mic’ed… Read More

10 Things Military Spouses Are Grateful For This Christmas

December is a lot of things. It’s a season of happiness, laughter, family, present buying, baking, cold weather, reflection, regrowth… Read More

5 Ways to Stay Positive While You’re Alone This Christmas

Deployments always have their hard moments, but they can feel especially challenging during the holiday season. It can be difficult… Read More

The Infamous Christmas Truce – Then & Now

The year was 1914 and the world was immersed in war- the Great War. A war that many envisioned to… Read More

What I Really Want For Christmas as a Military Spouse

Dear Santa, Just a warning St. Nick, this list might be long. I gave up waiting for my birthday or… Read More

Beyond FaceTime: Staying Connected Through The Holidays

His favorite meal is almost ready, the warm and familiar aroma filling the house. His favorite cookies sit waiting for… Read More

Handling Holiday Stress With Grace, Laughter, and Wine!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Or at least that’s the rumor. For some of us this time… Read More

25 Things Only a Military Spouse Would Understand about Christmas…

The music is in the air, people are stringing lights, the world is full of smiles and laughter; Christmastime is… Read More

Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Any Budget

Christmas confession here: I LOVE Christmas, like Buddy the Elf style love, but the closer I get to Christmas I… Read More

Find Your Dream Home on Your Military Family’s Budget

By: Karrina Gafford, MilitaryByOwner “I want a 4 bedroom home in a great school district. It’s got to be new… Read More