military life
Adventures in PCSing Across Country: Part 1
Part 1 of 3 “Lieutenant O’Driscoll, you are going to Naval Hospital Bremerton.” We had put in our “wish list”… Read More
Historical Milspouse Stereotypes: Enlisted vs. Officer Spouse Rankings
Stereotypes…they’re all around us and have been there since the dawn of time. There are stereotypes that reference every aspect… Read More
Top 3 Reasons To Hire a Military Spouse
New climates, new accents, and new ZIP codes are just a few of “new” things military spouses have to learn… Read More
Living the American Dream After Divorce: The EX Files of a Former Military Wife
My childhood fantasy was to marry a military man who served our country. He would work long hours, and I… Read More
Why You Should Flaunt Your Patriotism Proudly
The bad behavior and attitudes causing problems for our country are extremely frustrating. There is one issue in particular I… Read More
4 Lessons Military Kids Teach Adults
One of my favorite weekend rituals is sitting on my front porch with a steaming cup of Bullet Proof Coffee… Read More
Playing by the Unwritten Officer Spouse Rules Without Regret
The life of a military spouse is a role dictated by tradition, rules and social nuances that make finding and… Read More
The Unspoken Leadership in the Military Spouse World
We've all received the invites: "Coffee and Conversation," "BUNCO Night," "Wives Night Out," "Brunch and Bash." These informal spouse events are present… Read More
What to Do When You’re Stuck in the In-Between
I spent this morning running the well-managed trails that wind through my community. (I wasn’t particularly looking forward to this… Read More
10 Things To Know When Someone You Love Has Anxiety
As military families we recognize that our lives will never be free of struggle. These same struggles are often times… Read More
The True Cost of Being a Military Spouse
Being a military spouse is a job. A job that requires grace and standing on your head while sewing new… Read More
7 Truths That Exist in Solid Marriages
Eighteen, 1-8, 10 plus 8, or otherwise known as my age when I changed my status to “married.” I didn’t… Read More
The 3 Pillars to Live a Satisfied Life
As we go about our lives, it is very easy to get caught up in the monotony of the daily… Read More
Top 10 Legit Date Night Ideas for 2017
It's a new year and a new you, and I bet you're excited to get cracking on all those New… Read More
Starbucks is Bringing Back These Three Decadent Drinks Just for Valentine’s Day
From Hellogiggles.com We're already thirsty! Major coffee news: Starbucks is bringing back ~molten chocolate drinks~ for Valentine’s day, because we… Read More
USO Metro & WWE Pay Superstar Tribute to Troops
USO-Metro and WWE partner to pay homage to and provide holiday cheer for the troops In celebration of the USO’s… Read More
Trump Digest: How the New President’s Decisions Will Affect Our Military Life
Trump Digest A comprehensive list of what President-elect Trump’s views are on foreign policy, military readiness and veterans affairs Within… Read More
7 New Year’s Resolutions I Promise I’ll Never Even Start
I really dig this time of year. And by dig, I definitely mean that I really dig myself into a… Read More