Do you love scary movies? I do! Whether it’s psychological thrillers, monsters, ghosts, or maniacs, we appreciate the exhilarating rush of giving ourselves a little scare. Halloween is right around the corner and I dedicate much of October to watching scary movies. I’ll let you in on my secret — if you have an Amazon Prime […] Read more…
Milspouses Who Served: I Was a Sailor
Not all women marry into the military — some enlist in it. Across the country, brave women answer the call of duty and make the choice to serve our country. It is safe to say that some aspects of their commitment were expected, such as physical challenges and a demanding lifestyle. What they may not […] Read more…
We Moved While He Was Deployed
Moving and deployment are two of the most stressful elements of military life, and Army wife Shandi Young tackled them simultaneously. While her husband was deployed to Qatar and Kuwait, Shandi made an international move from Germany to Washington State with three kids, a cat and a dog. I can vouch that Shandi is no […] Read more…
What Happened When I Decided #ItCanWait
“I trust you, it’s the other drivers on the road I don’t trust.” I can’t count the number of times my mom said this to me as a teenager. For years, I trusted myself as well, until I slowly became comfortable driving while distracted by my smart phone. Without realizing it, I became less and […] Read more…
12 Truths While He Is Away at Basic
For military girlfriends and wives, basic training often marks the first time we have to separate from our significant other. The lack of permitted technology and communications makes this time apart incredibly difficult. You’ll experience a great deal of waiting, wondering, listening for your phone and checking your mailbox. The good news is that there is a […] Read more…
Milspouse Confessions: Things I Can’t Tell Him
We all love a good confession, and you’ve probably heard some of these before. Maybe it was over coffee, during a playdate, or at a wine night. I anonymously asked military wives across different branches what they could tell me but not tell their husbands. Here’s what they shared. “When he’s gone, it’s so much easier! […] Read more…