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