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Safely Buy, Sell, or Trade Your Goods Online With MilTribe

[avatar user="jmcdonald" /] If you’ve been a military spouse for any length of time, you’re likely well acquainted with the… Read More

Spouse Confessions: My Husband Cheated on Me Repeatedly

One of the first things I heard about the military community is that there are a lot of cheating spouses.… Read More

How To Look Past Our Supernatural Toughness and Support a Friend Post-Deployment

Graciously shared from Loudisladylike.com When we lived overseas, my husband and I loved watching AFN commercials. They served as mini… Read More

Mud, Miracle Grow, and No Thanksgiving Turkey

I'm sorry, did you say mud and Miracle Grow are NOT good with a Turkey? Sigh. Apparently, Mud and Miracle… Read More

Thanksgiving: Why I’m Thankful For The Reset Button

I’m not sure what vortex I fall into between the hours of 2:30 and 7:30 pm because I continuously feel… Read More

Thanksgiving: Why I am Grateful for My Spouse’s Injuries

The term “being grateful” conjures up feelings of gratefulness for: happiness, job security, and health. These are all wonderful qualities… Read More

Gobble Up Thanksgiving Learning!

Thanksgiving is just around the corner! It is a time rich with traditions – even for those of us stationed… Read More

A Veterans Day Tribute to Those Who Came Before Us

From Goingplacidly.com On a recent visit to the World War II Memorial, my thoughts went quickly to a woman who,… Read More

Stand With Moms: A Heartbreaking Story Of The Effects Of Postpartum Depression

I’ve read about, heard and even seen tragic instances transpire right in front of my eyes-pausing to ask questions and… Read More

How This American Beauty Queen & Momma of 6 Changes What it Means to be “Just a Military Spouse”

The lights dim and the spotlights come together on two women clasping hands, anxiously awaiting the results in an envelope.… Read More

The Promise: A Short Story from a Boy Who Lost His Dad

The closet door creaked. Matt jerked his head off the pillow. Sitting upright, he stared at the door, his tormentor.… Read More

Bringing Military Families Together One Book at a Time

**By: Justin Gregorius Being a part of the U.S. military is one of the most difficult things a person can… 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

The Ticket to Finding Support for Military Families

By: Veteran Tickets Foundation Building family memories by attending a sporting event or concert is an important step on the… Read More

10 Parenting Tips to Avoid Kid Chaos During Deployment

Article by By Heidi Smith Luedtke, Air Force Spouse Life as a milspouse and parent can be overwhelming. At 8… Read More

The Do’s and Don’ts of Visiting Home This Summer

Traveling home this summer? I'm sure you're experiencing feelings of excitement and anticipation- maybe even anxiousness. Check out my recommended… Read More

Helping My Military Child Say Goodbye

Ever have those moments in life where you are certain you are failing as a parent? I certainly hope that… Read More

5 Success Tips for Traveling Solo With Your Kids

Sometimes Skype just isn’t enough. Sometimes a trip to Grandma’s house is an absolute necessity. However, when Grandma now lives a… Read More