This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Let’s talk commitment. Some things are easy to commit to — your spouse, a military career, your pet and your friends. Some things are more difficult to stick with like diets, hair color, or worn-down mismatched […] Read more…
My Milspouse Bestie Returned to Work
There is nothing like finding your village, and I have found that the military community provides exactly that. Never before have I lived anywhere with so many people my age, who are home with children, whose spouses are all in similar lines of work. We milspouses can connect, relate, understand and – in short — […] Read more…
For Every Military Spouse Who Just Doesn’t Like The Neighbors
If I got to pick my neighbors, I have a very brief list. Basically, I’d love to live near my good friends from every single duty station we’ve ever been at. Unfortunately, that’s not an option right now. The US military tells us, generally, where to live. Actually, in my specific case, they told us […] Read more…
Combat The Spouse Rumor Mill
You’ve heard them: the whispers at the bus stop; the snickers at the unit event; the gasps at the wine night. All of these sly conversations center around rumors. “I heard that they’re swingers.” “It’s my understanding that they’re getting a divorce.” “I am pretty sure that those two are having an affair.” “I just […] Read more…
10 Ways to Beat the Duty Station Blues
There’s no place like home…unless you can’t stand where you’re stationed. There are numerous reasons why “bloom where you’re planted” can sound a bit idealistic at times. Perhaps you’re in the middle of nowhere, in a climate that doesn’t agree with you, in a country where English isn’t the primary language, you can’t find a […] Read more…
Time to Refresh Your Army Wife Life
New year, new you! Or so the saying goes. The start of a new year truly is a great time to start fresh. Your ArmyWife life is no different. Even if things are going great now, it never hurts to take a look back and find places to update or try something new. It’s time […] Read more…