Have you experienced a deployment yet? Or possibly five? Here is the bad news — that first one is a doozy. Now, here is the good news — once you get a deployment under your belt, you’ll acquire new knowledge, confidence and skills to help master the art of holding down the homefront. As my […] 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…
7 Surprising Things Milspouses Say
You became a milspouse and you’ve caught yourself saying and doing things that you never imagined you would. The lifestyle is unique, challenging, and sometimes flat-out crazy, and it can make the sanest of us ask, “Did I just say that?” Read on and let us know which of these you have said, and what […] 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…
ROSIE Military Lifestyle Planner: Designed for Today’s Military Spouse
Military life is wonderful…but it’s also chaotic, busy, unpredictable and ever-changing. As milspouses we’re expected to both bloom where we’re planted while also hurrying up and waiting. Honestly, striking a balance can be a challenge. With constant changes and surprise demands, flexibility, positivity and organization are a must! That’s why I have a secret weapon. […] Read more…
Milspouses Share: Reintegration Tips
Military life involves many hellos and goodbyes, with deployment being the most intense example. You and your spouse can spend anywhere from a few months to a year apart, all the while dreaming of the beauty of homecoming. At first, things are perfect, then you remember/notice things that you had practically forgotten about. Little hiccups […] Read more…