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