military life
You KNEW What You Were Getting Into When You Married Him!
(Photo credits: Photo Pin) Honestly, if I hear this comment one more time I might need a padded cell, because… Read More
Dear Daughter, This is Your Military Life
(Photo Credits: Photo Pin) Dear Avery, I'm writing you this letter because your daddy and I love you very much… Read More
5 Things I’m Thankful for as a Military Spouse
The holidays can be a joyous occasion for many; filled with family, friends and festivities. But for some military families,… Read More
Ten Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Dinner
(Photo credits: Olivia Smith and Photo Pin) Celebrating the holidays can be a stressful and disconsolate time for those who… Read More
Financial Resiliency and the Military Family – We Need to Make Better Buying Decisions
(Photo credit: Janine Boldrin) Over the past thirteen years as a military spouse, I've messed up a lot. Most of… Read More
The Countdown Begins
(Photo Credits: Photo Pin) We all have that little clock in our head, scheduling us out day by day, week… Read More
Where Are You From?
(Photo credits: Photo Pin) "Where are you two from?" That is one of my husband and my most favorite and… Read More
Desperately Seeking Friends
As a military spouse, we know what it's like to arrive to a new town and have to make new… Read More
Homecoming Fantasy
Back in May when my husband deployed, I was as ready as I could be to deal with it. It… Read More
Well, At Least I Didn’t PAINT!
(Photo credits: Teri Lathrop) Help!! I need to lose 10lbs, and look smokin' hot in one and a half days!!!… Read More
How I Know My Husband is REALLY Home
No, it's not because we just had a Hallmark movie worthy reunion scene in the airport after a weeks or… Read More
That’s Not Romeo
(Photo Credits by: Photo Pin) The deployment was a long one. What had originally been scheduled as five and a… Read More
What Community Means to Me – Growing Up In a Small Town
(Photo Credits by: Tricia Ross and Photo Pin) Say what you want about growing up in a small town, but… Read More
Cookbooks and Combat Boots – Cooking For One During Deployment
(Photo credits: Olivia Smith and Photo Pin) Cooking for one while your spouse is deployed is a challenging task. The… Read More
Dear Sally – Should I Tell Him Everything?
(Have a question for Sally? Email her at SallySpouse@milspouse.com) Dear Sally, My husband is about half way through his first… Read More
Recognizing Suicide Risk and How To Respond
September is designated in the U.S. as National Suicide Prevention Month, in conjunction with World Suicide Prevention Day, which falls… Read More
I Needed a Good Cry
(photo credits: photo pin) I just finished watching the ceremony at Andrews where the bodies of four Americans, Old Glory… Read More
Can We Do Better?
Update Feb. 19, 2014: When I first wrote this article, charges had been filed against Tiffany Klapheke for severe neglect… Read More