The First Time My 2 yr old daughter used to wake up crying in the middle of the night every night, then come to my room. One day my children were playing outside then they came inside and went upstairs. I was sitting downstairs in the living room in the recliner but I could see […] Read more…
Are You Properly Washing Your ACU’s?
Disclaimer: We’ve partnered up with Seventh Generation for this post to bring you this great information. Did you read the laundering instructions for your spouse’s Army Combat Uniforms (ACUs)? I didn’t. Furthermore, my husband didn’t share any pointers before I washed my first (and 100th) load of his clothes. I experienced minor blunders: super secret […] Read more…
#LivingFearless While Stationed Abroad
My husband is a soldier and we were fortunate enough to be stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany for three magical years. Once settled in, I couldn’t wait to explore outside the boundaries of “little America” (aka our military base), and immerse ourselves in new surroundings, cultures and languages. While my family was ready to adventure […] Read more…
Watch Hallmark Channel’s #ForLoveAndHonor This Weekend+ A Giveaway
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of the Hallmark Channel. All opinions are my own. If you’re a Hallmark movie fan (as we are here as AW101) then you know a good love story is abound. The best ones start off with two people who don’t quite care for each other at first […] Read more…
The Crafty Milspouse: String Art: Map of Duty Stations
As Army wives, we know that with every duty station we leave a little piece of our heart. Some places we stay longer than others, but for the time being we call each place home. This craft is special for those who have left their heart in many different places, and it displays it in […] Read more…
Why I Love Being a Milspouse
One of the most important life skills one can acquire is accentuating the positive. This is especially true for military spouses on the days when the unique challenges of this lifestyle catch up with us. I asked wives across different branches to reflect on what they enjoy about being a military spouse. From newlyweds to […] Read more…