We love to celebrate the victories of milspouses. We understand the challenges of the military lifestyle, and when a spouse juggles those demands and finds success, we can’t help but be both excited and supportive. Aubrie Nixon is a prime example of a milspouse who has followed her passions, and now has quite the following […] Read more…
Milspouse Confessions: Diapers & Wine
One night, much like any other, my husband offered to spearhead our baby and toddler’s bedtime. Thrilled that I was officially “off the clock,” I immediately took him up on it. I sunk deep into my couch and settled in with some mindless screen time. Unfortunately my “checked out” moment was brief. I was ripped […] Read more…
7 Reasons It’s Hard to Make Milspouse Mom Friends
Do you remember the good old days when finding a friend was easy? It was as simple as: You like dolls? So do I! We have the same math teacher? Perfect! You want to take shots and dance? Here, borrow my tube top! Somewhere along the road, something changed. You became a milspouse and a […] Read more…
Military Love Stories: How We Met
There is nothing like a good love story. We asked AW101 readers how they met their spouse and received some fun responses! From those who crossed paths in elementary, middle or high school, to those who met online, or to those simply in the right place at the right time — here are 10 of […] Read more…
Help! My Spouse Is A Gamer!
We all need to decompress and unwind after a long day. But what happens when a pastime infringes on home life and becomes problematic? We asked AW101 readers if their spouses gamed and how they felt about it. Some were simply accepting of it, and others not only gamed with their spouses but also bragged […] Read more…
A Hidden Gem for Your Next #MilSpaWeekend
You need a getaway. An escape. An opportunity to step out of reality and relax, rejuvenate and recharge. Every milspouse does. I whisked away two of my best gals for a #MilSpaWeekend at the magical Berkeley Springs State Park. We said goodbye to our husbands and children, jumped in the car, enjoyed coffees, music and […] Read more…