military life

Top 10 Perks of the National Guard Spouse

The National Guard could very well be the most mysterious of the services... All other branches have an idea of… Read More

6 Reasons to Send Nude Pictures to Your Deployed Spouse

Photo Credit: Photo Pin Oh, I know what you are thinking. "Wait! You mean you WANT us to send more… Read More

5 Ways to Turn your Military Housing into a Home

Three years ago, after spending the first part of my husband's enlistment away from him, I packed my car and… Read More

The Love Plummet

My eyes were wide open as I was lying in bed. I glanced at my alarm clock. It was 1:37… Read More

An Independent Dependent

About two months after Madelyn was born, I had some family visit. We were lucky and were able to spend… Read More

I Am Bruised… But Not Broken

I recently made a new friend online and had the pleasure of meeting her in person. She is a leader… Read More

Spouses on the Job Hunt – Job Portability Concerns

There is nothing more exciting than finding out where your next assignment will be. A million questions run through your… Read More

My Life Belongs to Sam(s)

(Photo Credits: Photo Pin) How do you go from being the General's personal interpreter to cleaning spilled milk on aisle… Read More

It’s Going To Be Okay

(Photo Credits: Photo Pin) I don't feel much like writing today. My friend's husband is deploying tomorrow and while I… Read More

My Deployment is Worse Than Yours!

(Photo Credits: Photo Pin) I have proudly been a part of the military spouse community for over 13 years now.… Read More

Tax Filing For Military Families – What You Need to Know!

(Photo Credits: Photo Pin) THEY say nothing is certain but death and taxes. For military families, not only are taxes… Read More

How Much $$$ Is Military Service Worth?

(Photo Credits: Photo Pin) So, there was this "news" (and I use that term loosely here, folks) article that came… Read More

I Didn’t Know Katy Perry and The First Lady Were Friends, Mom! – Military Kids Attend Inaugural Concert

Pictures of Ross children provided by: Tricia Ross On Saturday night hundreds of military families and guest joined hosts Michelle… Read More

Maturity Does NOT Always Come With Age

Photo Credits: Photo Pin The cyber bully. They are everywhere now. At first I thought maybe it was only happening… Read More

What I Learned While Filming a TV Show During Deployment

Photo Credits: Sara Dunlap and AMothersEye Photography I am sure the burning question in your mind is "why?" I got… Read More

Why I hate Military Life

Photo Credits: Photo Pin Ok, so perhaps I should clarify... the title really should read, "Why I Hate Military Life...… Read More

The Four-Legged Side of Military Life

Photo Credits: Tia Johnson and Holly Hoad of Winter's Splendor Photography It's hard to type with no opposable thumbs, but… Read More

Teenage Heartache During a PCS Move

When you belong to a military family, you're bound to experience the heartache that comes with a PCS. Every three… Read More