military life

YOU Are Enough

I still remember the day I started to forgive myself. Forgive myself for all the things I wasn’t and all… Read More

Lil’ Worrying Warriors: Anxious Kids and PCS

“I’m worried,” whispers the little boy to his mother while he fidgets on a bench behind the playground. My eyes… Read More

What Military Kids Say About Freedom

April is the Month of the Military Child. We think military kiddos are some of the most incredible people on… Read More

9 [more!] Homecoming Signs We Love

Military families and their awesome creativity continues! A welcome home drawing of the whole family for dad! Photo Credit: Dana Schaefer Read More

Sincerely, Left Behind Male Spouse

Dear Mindy, I am not sure what to do. I am the very rare and hardly noticed male military spouse.… Read More

Military Dads and Their Kids

Due to the overwhelming amount of beautiful photos we received this week, Military Spouse brings you a special #MilitaryCrushMonday: Military… Read More

4 Simple Ways to Jumpstart Spring Cleaning

There is something about this time of year that just makes me want to tear my house apart and fix… Read More

America’s Family: Support Through Tragedy

When a service member dies, certain procedures go into motion to support the surviving family members. From notification of death… Read More

29 Homecoming Signs We Love

The countdown is over! Your service member is finally about to return home and you are a bundle of nerves… Read More

I Don’t Fit the Military Spouse Mold

Stereotypes. I know we all hate them but they are still there, especially within the military community. One of the… Read More

25 Silly Things We Do During Deployment

A deployment is an interesting thing. Even though most of us are accustomed to surviving (and even thriving) while our… Read More

Breaking Barriers: Women in the Military

I don’t remember hearing much about Women’s History Month growing up. I don’t think it’s because people were resistant to… Read More

The Truth About Sex After Homecoming

This writer has chosen to remain anonymous. “Sexually frustrated for your freedom” “Do not disturb, my sailor’s home” It’s easy… Read More

Military Spouse Madness

If you think March Madness is just about basketball, you’re wrong. The event pulls more national television revenue than any… Read More

The Bachelor and Military Love

The other night I watched the finale of this season of the Bachelor. I was texting back and forth with… Read More

Storknesting: Pregnancy Care in the Military

From left to right Amanda Elliot (Storknest Sponsor), Sandy Cox (Storknest Sponsor Liaison), Kelly Rodriguez (Storknest Sponsor), Marissa Mordente (Storknest… Read More

Deployment Battle Plan

1. Stay Busy This might be the advice you hear most from other spouses who have been through a deployment.… Read More

Dear Mindy, I’m Scared Sick

Dear Mindy, I am newly married and my husband just finished basic training. We are set on our very first… Read More