Official Lifestyle Blog For Today's Army Wife
Barbara Allen was just 32 years old when her husband was killed in Iraq at the hands of a fellow soldier. She speaks with Army Wife 101’s Jackie Toops and shares what it was like to raise four young boys, endure a court-martial trial, and slowly piece her life back together. She has since triumphed […] Read more…
When Lilly Atlas puts her mind to something, she accomplishes it. The proud Navy wife and mother of three is an award-winning contemporary romance author. Somewhere in between holding down the home front and raising three spunky daughters, Lilly has managed to publish seven titles. But wait — there’s more! Lilly’s eighth steamy novel, Zach, […] Read more…
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…
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…
When was the last time you read words that moved you? I had the pleasure of not only reading a deeply touching and thought-provoking book, but also had the opportunity to speak with its author. He shared an hour of his time with me, and as I shared appreciation and thanked him for his comprehensive […] Read more…
Oh, Germany during the holidays — I miss you so! My military family was fortunate enough to be stationed in Wiesbaden for three wonderful years. And through those years we came to know, appreciate and love the magic of the German Weihnachtsmarkt, or “Christmas Market.” More than an event, the Weihnachtsmarkt was an annual experience, […] Read more…