Gearing up for a deployment can be overwhelming and very stressful because of all of the preparations that go into it. There are some very basic “absolutes” that need to be taken care of, so be sure not to put these things on the back burner in midst of everything. Legal documents – If you […] Read more…
Lessons Learned As A Military Spouse
Facebook recently rolled out it’s Look Back video montage celebrating 10 years and when I viewed mine, I teared up. I saw a status rejoicing that first Skype date I had with my husband overseas, pictures of my husband’s home- coming, our family together and it got me thinking. I suddenly found myself reflecting on […] Read more…
5 Ways For Military Spouses To Survive Valentine’s Day During A Deployment
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Many of us love to celebrate it, while some of us choose to ignore it. For those of us with a deployed husband, you may feel like forgetting it all together or even sad. What’s a girl to do in such a predicament? Well, it all depends on […] Read more…
10 Ways To Beat The Deployment Blues
Trying to keep busy and sane during a deployment is no easy task. For many military spouses, this is a time when you find out that you’re strong enough to endure the many months apart from your soldier. Here are a few tips to help along the way. Never miss a call. Although it can’t […] Read more…
Get The Tissues: Military Dads Come Home and Meet Their Newborns (Video)
I am a total sucker for a good homecoming video. During past deployments I couldn’t stand to watch them at the beginning but as the ended neared they were absolutely how I got through those last few weeks. Although I have no small children I love to watch the videos of military dads meeting their […] Read more…
How to Prepare for Your Spouse’s Return from Deployment
Life changes the minute a soldier leaves for deployment. But life doesn’t just change for the soldier; it also completely upends the life of the soldier’s spouse and children. When your military spouse returns, you want to make sure the transition back to home life is as comfortable and easy as possible for all involved. That […] Read more…