This Memorial Day, your military family has the opportunity to enter to win an unforgettable vacation with your loved ones! Frommer’s is partnering with HomeAway®, the world leader in vacation rentals, to launch their “6 for 60” contest. Six winning military families will receive a five-night stay at a HomeAway vacation rental in a destination sure […] Read more…
Why We Love Military Moms
“Making the decision to have a child – it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” ~Elizabeth Stone Becoming a mother changes absolutely everything. You have created, laughed, cried, struggled, delighted, sacrificed and loved. Add to this the complexities of military life, and you transform […] Read more…
What You Need to Know About Homecoming
It’s the day every military spouse looks forward to — homecoming. You are finally reunited with your sweetheart, but have some questions and some nerves. We asked Army Wife 101 readers what advice they could share about Homecoming. From new to seasoned spouses, here is what they want you to know. Manage Expectations “Don’t get […] Read more…
What We Miss When You’re Away
For military couples, time apart is a given. Absence can make the heart grow fonder, and we wanted to know what our Army Wife 101 readers miss most when their spouse is gone. Here are some of our favorite responses. “The smell of his cologne, his arms wrapped around me, hearing his boots as he […] Read more…
Diary of a Deployment 4: Feeding My Soul
My name is Jackie and I am an Army wife. My husband has served for five years and has been fortunate enough (in my eyes, not so much his), to be assigned to non-deploying units. Everything changed the day he informed me that he had to deploy. I invite you to join us as I […] Read more…
Throw a Successful Milspouse Wine Night
You meet at a unit event, a play date or at the bus stop. You think she’s pretty cool and that she may actually be friendship material. What you need is something casual so you can truly talk, laugh and let down your hair. You need a wine night. Some of my favorite milspouse bonding moments […] Read more…