military life

How to Get Off Shaky Ground and Find Balance as a Military Spouse

“You are very shaky” was the unsolicited observation I received from the computer-generated trainer during my last session of yoga… Read More

Military Spouse Unplugged: Why You HAVE to Get Off the Grid Sometimes

Going unplugged is more than just a trendy buzz-phrase…it’s NECESSARY, and we ALL need to do it. That’s not to… Read More

4 Tips to the Art of Tackling Military Life Challenges

With two young children, one with special needs, I often hear, “I don’t know how you do it!” Many people… Read More

Purple Heart Day 2017: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Article shared from heavy.com August 7 marks Purple Heart Day, a special day to honor the lives and sacrifices of… Read More

MilCam: The Military Filter App Just For Us

Attention military families, are you looking for a way to express your patriotism and unique military lifestyle? Welcome the MilCam… Read More

5 Reasons Military Spouses Should Love “Hamilton: An American Musical”

I know, I know, if you are a fellow lover of all things Hamilton you’re probably pre-judging the direction of… Read More

Don’t Give Up the Ship

It’s the siren call of the Navy, the motto to which all sailors hold themselves accountable. The ship becomes your… Read More

5 Tips For Surviving the Duty Station You Hate

As your time is nearing an end at your current duty station and your rotation date is approaching, you are… Read More

When You’re Adulting and All You Want Is a Real Summer Vaca

I have a real question for you… DO WE HAVE TO ADULT ALLLL YEAR LONG?? UGH!! Raise your hand if… Read More

Life as a Turtle: We Spouses Carry Our Homes on Our Backs

A few days ago a giant turtle arrived on the scene in front of our home. It wasn’t the snapping… Read More

Accepting the Sacrifices of a Military Spouse

My husband is a Sergeant in the Army. He misses out on a lot because of that, as do most… Read More

The Pity Flowers

I sort of knew something was wrong by the expression on his face. When you've been married for almost 12… Read More

Top 3 Ways to Be the Military Spouse Friend Everyone Wants

The process of finding military spouse friends is often compared to speed dating. Due to the highly mobile nature of… Read More

35 Things That Irritate the Military Spouse

Military life is filled with many, many blessings. We have so much to be thankful for. But this lifestyle sometimes… Read More

10 GIFs Showing Phases of Deployment Emotions

1. Superwoman or Superman Phase source: www.reactiongifs.com The initial “Everything will be OK, I’m strong, I can handle this” phase.… Read More

Root Your Family in Reading

Here at the edge of May, we can see June’s door beginning to open, inviting us to summer’s wide open… Read More

How to Leverage Your Military Benefits to Rock the Summer of 2017

Sitting in the pickup line, waiting for that final bell to ring on the last day of school I can… Read More

We Need To Find Our Big People Pants: Building A Stronger Community

The park while children play is most often the place of adult interaction these days. Ironically enough, any topic seems… Read More