We always talk about the serious side of deployments, but you know, here we always aim for the lighter side of things. The silly “ish” that you think about after you get over the fact that the hubby had to deploy. When my spouse was deployed I had a number of things that I thought […] Read more…
7 Things You Can’t Wait To See & Do For The Soldier When He Comes Home From A Deployment
When the guys/gals first deploy we miss them but in trying to find the brighter side of things, a majority of us love that we don’t have to cook or tidy up as often. However, there is something about deployments that makes you miss doing some of these tasks no matter how you feel about them. […] Read more…
10 Ways To Support A Military Spouse During A Deployment
While he’s away serving the county, she remains behind to take care of everything else. With the right support, an Army wife can successfully hold down the home front while staying happy and sane. Here’s what you can do to give her a hand: 10. Be proactive. Army wives are tough cookies and won’t […] Read more…
14 Things Milspouses Do and Think When The Soldier Is Away
I know I know deployments are dreary, depressing, long, and tiring. We’ve talked that situation until we are blue in the face here on Army Wife 101. However, we are all about the lighter and brighter side of things, and while deployments are serious business there are some smaller perks and indulgences. Sidenote: This is not an […] Read more…
10 Military Romance Movies That Will Make Military Spouses Cry
I’ve always been an advocate of having a good cry period, but especially during deployments. Sometimes even when you aren’t sad you should put on a good love story or sappy movie and “Let It Go”. Sorry couldn’t resist that! There are a million non military movies that can make me teary eyed, but […] Read more…
A Christmas Letter To Military Spouses With A Deployed Loved One
Dear Milspouse With A Deployed Loved One, I saw you the other day, taking a morning jog in the frosty air. You reminded me of those lonely runs I used to take, to clear my head and jump start another long day. You probably vacillate between hating and loving this time of year. It’s the […] Read more…