military life
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
Here, There, No Where – Thanksgiving During Deployment
One of my best holiday meals was during the worst year of my life. Stay with me, it will all… Read More
My Friend, The High-Ranking Officer Spouse
I am an Enlisted Spouse. I have a dear friend who is an Officer Spouse. A high-ranking Officer Spouse. And… Read More
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