This is dedicated to every milspouse who has found her person amidst this crazy, wonderful military lifestyle. May your connection last no matter how great the time or distance. This piece is especially dedicated to my dear friend Kelsey who moved away today. They say it’s hardest to be the one left behind, and I […] Read more…
The Evolution of the Milspouse In GIFS
Once upon a time, there was a woman who fell madly in love with a man. He was active duty military and whisked her away on an adventure that looked a little something like this: You’re in love! You will do anything for this man and follow him to the ends of the earth! He […] Read more…
9 Summer Tips: Working From Home with MilKids in the House
Many milspouses enjoy portable careers and we often work from home. For those of us with children who are home this summer, it can be difficult to accomplish everything on our to-do lists. If your summer is like mine, you’ve already heard: “I’m bored!” “He hit me!” “Can I have friends over?” “It’s too hot […] Read more…
5 Reasons to Brighten Your Milspouse Smile
This post is sponsored by veteran-owned Good to Go Gear. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Are you ready to upgrade your smile? As a milspouse, you often put the needs and schedules of others first. You hurry up and wait, you move, you support, you hold down the homefront, and you repeat. You […] 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…
24 Hours Before He Deployed
The week leading up to deployment is always a tough one. It can be filled with stress, worry, silly arguments, tears, pressures and challenging conversations. My husband is a soldier who just left for his second deployment today. Fortunately, we had a wiser, more confident approach this time around. That doesn’t mean that our lead-up […] Read more…