During the last few days we’ve heard about the Petraeus scandal. As I was reading a Facebook friends status she brought up a great point about how to a degree the media has our marriage all wrong especially in the wake of this unfolding drama involving leaders in high military positions. Marriage is challenging period […] Read more…
Deployment Diaries: Zombies or Robbers…One of Them Is In My House!
It’s 1:38am as I begin writing this post. I was awakened from a deep sleep by the sounds of what sounded like people climbing through my front windows and landing with a thud on my wooden floors. I’ve planned for this moment forever. Of course half of me is already calculating what I am going […] Read more…
Special Occasion Care Packages: It’s A Boy!
Care packages are staples during deployments and they are what gets our men and women through the lonely times of being overseas. Yet sending the same “ole” care package can be super boring after a while. This is more so the case when you have exciting news to share and your loved one can’t be […] Read more…
How To Make Life Easier During Deployments And TDY’s
Deployments and TDY’s are NEVER easy, but there are things you can do to make them feel like less of a burden. I am by no means an expert, but I have experienced numerous TDY’s and deployments, and am confident that the advice I have to offer can and will help you breeze through those […] Read more…
Do You Have Virtual Romps During Deployments?
I know you’re like “OMG Krystel Really? Come on don’t act like it hasn’t happened! We all know something has to keep the fire lit during those year long separations. Lifetime Moms recently asked me and two other military wives this question and here is what we had to say: Okay so maybe you don’t […] Read more…
A Few Stupid Reasons I Can’t Sleep During Deployments, Duty and TDY’s!
I hate when hubby is away or on duty. Naturally it’s for all the common reasons ie: him getting hurt , missing quality time with kids, family events etc. One of the biggest reasons is that I really have trouble sleeping when my husband is not here. Frankly I am scared crap-less to sleep when […] Read more…