Upon first glance you may not see it. It may look like we’re from such different walks of life that there is no way we could find common ground. Are we identical? Absolutely not, but I can wager that we have some instant similarities just by the virtue of being “married to the military.” You […] Read more…
Milspouse Confessions: My Child Has Special Needs
After nine long months you finally meet your baby and are overwhelmed with love that only a parent can understand. The last thing you want to hear is that something is “different” about your child. I spoke with an Army wife who shared her family’s ongoing journey to meet the needs of her son. […] Read more…
Get Your PCS Spring Cleaning On & Restock Essentials With Walmart’s #StockUpSave
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Walmart Its that time of year where we begin decluttering our homes and opening up those leftover boxes from last year’s PCS move. This means washing clothes, dusting, and get some of the dirt and grime off of household items. In the midst of this you might decide […] Read more…
10 Ways To Maintain Long-Distance Milspouse Friendships
You’ve missed your soldier. You’ve missed your family. What you may not have expected is that you’d become close friends with other military spouses, only to eventually move in opposite directions. Here’s how to stay connected with your girls around the world. When You’re the One Left Behind While on my first military base, my […] Read more…
4 Things Military Spouses Think When They Go Through The Base’s Gate
Everyday many of us enter and exit our homes guarded gates without ever thinking about the fact that we live on a military installation. Pause! You live on property that is owned by the US government and is guarded by military personnel. Because you live there you probably never really think about the fact that you […] Read more…
6 Ways to Cope with Military Homesickness
Military life involves moving…so much moving. Perhaps you are leaving your town for the first time, or you’re a seasoned spouse who can easily hop duty stations every few years. No matter the case, there are days you’ll feel homesick. Home could be your hometown, your college town, or even a previous duty station. […] Read more…