military life
Military Spouse’s Top 18 Military Kiddos!
After hundreds of submissions, (we couldn't pick just 10!) we've narrowed it down to the Top 18 Military kiddos as… Read More
How Military Kids Really Feel About Military Life
During the month of April we recognize the contribution made by the children of American service members, April is the… Read More
How to Love for Two During Deployment
When a key figure in our lives suddenly disappears for a long period of time how do we actively acknowledge… Read More
Military Life Made Me Question My Identity
When I first married my husband, I was very clear about my personal and professional identity, but over time, my… Read More
REALLY Good Care Package Tips for Military Spouses
Article Credit: JoMyGosh.com. (Read more here!) Care packages are one of those things that are at the center of deployment… Read More
Can Civilians Ever Understand?
Military life has always included unique challenges. Service members move frequently with their jobs, they deploy for months (sometimes years)… Read More
The Military Child: Fractured, Yet Beautiful
I was born into an American subculture that consists of millions, yet is truly understood by few on the outside.… Read More
Unprepared for the Curveballs of Life
Nothing ever prepares you for parenthood. No amount of “new parent classes.” No matter how many kids you have. No… Read More
Letting Go of Marriage Expectations
On February 15, 2014, my now husband popped the question in our hotel room in Charleston, South Carolina. When I… Read More
The Military Spouse: Guilty Until Proven Innocent
There are jerks everywhere, especially when you’re looking for them. We’re human, so we are flawed by nature and all… Read More
10 Must-Have Apps for Military Spouses
Article originally published at Jo, My Gosh! I use my phone incessantly. Sometimes too much. But my life is on… Read More
How to Keep the Marriage Engine Running
When I was in my early 20’s I learned a very valuable lesson in a very hard way. I blew… Read More
A Military Wife Who Won’t Take No for an Answer
Inspiring Expats: A military wife who won't take No for an answer, Rosette Obedoza Article Credit: Jacqui Miyabayashi This month I… Read More
Facing the Commis-scary
Four tips to help prepare you for shopping at your local Commissary. This is embarrassing, but I fully admit to… Read More
The Inside Scoop: Life Insurance Q&A
We heard you! Military Spouse polled our Facebook followers about their aches, pains, concerns, questions, and suggestions about life insurance. Together with USBA,… Read More
Are You Making These 5 Parenting Mistakes?
"Why does it always appear that everyone else's kids are perfect, except mine?" A friend wrote this message on Facebook.… Read More
Reintegration Struggles
I remember my first year as a brand new military spouse that I heard a lot of buzz about the… Read More
Surviving: A Military Family and Spinal Muscular Atrophy
We are a military family of Spinal Muscular Atrophy and this is our story. Like most Military families, we married… Read More