Spouse 101

Dear Mindy, I’m Not a Spouse YET and They Hate Me

Dear Mindy, First let me tell you a bit about my situation. I am 24 and engaged to a service… Read More

5 Things I’ve Learned from Young Military Spouses

I've been a military spouse for a longish (ahem) time. Well, over 25 years, to be exact. While in some… Read More

Top 4 Don’ts for Your Home Listing Photos!

From: MilitaryByOwner Blog After viewing one too many photos of your toilets (and let’s keep in mind that one is… Read More

4 Reasons the Military Spouse Gets a Bad Rap

1.1 million men and women. That's the estimated number of folks who are married to someone serving our country in… Read More

Military Moms: Like Mother, Like Daughter

I am standing outside Quantico Marine Corps Base when the helicopters buzz overhead like hungry vultures circling their intended prey:… Read More

35 Ways MilSpouse Life Has Changed

Times, they are a’changing. It’s a natural part of life for all of us and that means for the military… Read More

Dear Mindy, I’m Burned Out

Dear Mindy, Thank you for taking a moment for me. Sorry this is a bit long, but I need you!… Read More

4 Positive Military-Inspired Habits You Should Form

When you hear the word habit, what do you think of? Do bad habits like smoking, drinking, or snacking come… Read More

Male Spouse Perspective: Coping with Deployment

“I can hit a kid in the chest with a PBJ, going 70, from the front seat of a minivan… Read More

Top 10 Tips for Choosing a Classy, Not Trashy Military Ball Gown

It's that time of year again for this Marine Corps Spouse. Our birthday ball is fast approaching and USMC spouses… Read More