military life

3 Horrendous Lies about Military Life

As a teenager, the only things I knew about military life were the basics. I knew that the Army was… 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

35 Things a MilSpouse Should NEVER Say

We have lists of things that military spouses never say and things that military spouses often say. We have shared… Read More

35 Reasons We Adore Military Kids

We happen to think that military kids are some of the most amazing humans on the planet, don't you? We… Read More

Top 10 Perks of Being An Air Force Spouse

The Air Force life is not an easy one. The constant moves, deployments, North Dakota. But there are some key… Read More

Male Spouse Perspective: Finding a Job as a Military Spouse

“Success doesn’t come to you, you go to it.” –Marva Collins Military Spouse Employment. It’s probably one of the most… Read More

10 Inexpensive Ways To “Treat Yo’ Self” On A Budget

Let’s be real here. Military life is a lot of things, but glamorous is NOT one of those things. Sometimes a girl… Read More

Real Life vs. Adventure Life: Handling a Special Kind of Overseas Guilt

If you’re lucky enough to be stationed abroad with your family, and are the kind of person who considers getting… Read More

The Only Deployment Playlist You’ll Ever Need

Article Originally Published at JoMyGosh.com When John was deployed, I listened to a lot of music… and a lot of… Read More

10 Things About Military Spouses You Probably DO NOT Want To Know

When you think of a military spouse, you think of a service member's biggest fan, largest rock. An overall support system.… 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 5 Perks of the Military Spouse

We have now heard about all of the different perks of military life from the perspective of a military spouse… Read More

4 Reasons Why MilSpouses Should Support the Feminist Movement

Over the years, the word feminism has become puzzling, taking on a multitude of definitions. On the negative end, it’s… 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

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

5 Things I Love About Military Life

Almost 15 years ago, I said "I Do" to this handsome Marine in dress blues.  We have two beautiful daughters… Read More

3 Ways You Can Be a Better MilSpouse

In serious relationships and marriages, we are right there with our spouses when they face difficult times. Whether you simply… Read More

6 Tips for Surviving the Constant Goodbye of TDY

On a recent summer day, I encountered a handsome man at the airport…one I hadn’t seen in what felt like… Read More