military wife

5 Reasons I Love Being a Military Spouse

1. Mandatory Adventure   If you had told me 5 years ago that I would start a military non-profit, get… Read More

Military Spouse, You Are Amazing

Credit shout-out to Jo, My Gosh. Hey. You. The one with the face. You’re amazing. Did you know that? I… Read More

Spouse Confessions: I’m Introverted and Proud

I’m sitting here writing this because I chose not to go out tonight. It’s the first time I’ve truly had… Read More

6 Ways You Are a Military Spouse For Better or For Worse

Marrying my high school sweetheart on March 20, 1982, was an exciting day for me. Mark had recently graduated from… Read More

Rediscovering the “I” in Wife: Getting Back To YOU After You Say ‘I Do’!

You did it! You fell in love, said I DO, packed your bags and off you go to live the… Read More

Women Can’t Have It All

When we’re little girls we’re told we can do anything and be anything, and in today’s society that almost seems… Read More

When Strong Things Break

I’m going to sing a song that you all know. The tune goes a little something like this: my husband… Read More

How to Keep the Marriage Engine Running

When I was in my early 20’s I learned a very valuable lesson in a very hard way. I blew… Read More

Mom’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

Betty Crocker I am not. I am great at cooking, but baking has always alluded me. However, when my big,… Read More

35 Common MilSpouse Mistakes

Military life. Sometimes it can seem like it’s a whole different world; acronyms, customs and traditions, a different uniform for… Read More

My First Year as a Military Wife

By Jo My Gosh In just 2 days (ahhh!) we’ll be celebrating our first wedding anniversary! So much has happened… Read More

A New Wife’s Plea

Sometimes I truly wish that after my wedding, I received a textbook detailing what it is to be married, especially… Read More

Shattering Perceptions

"I will never, ever be a military wife. Ever." Harsh words coming from a 16-year-old while on the phone with… Read More

Why Being YOU Is Good Enough

I knew something was wrong as soon as I struggled to bench press 85 pounds. I remember thinking to myself,… Read More

Please Don’t Knock On My Door

By Bianca Strzalkowski I laid next to him that night begging not to wake up the next day. I knew… Read More