As we count down to 2017, you are probably thinking about all the improvements you want to make in the New Year and maybe have decided to pursue a new goal. There may be a number of things you want to improve, and chances are this holiday season many military spouses are thinking about pursuing […] Read more…
Army Wife Travels: Holiday Tour of the White House
This holiday season my military children and I were offered the special opportunity to tour the White House. If ever there is a time to visit this historic estate, it is while adorned in holiday splendor. We live in Fort Meade, Maryland and have the fortunate ability to be in downtown Washington DC within an […] Read more…
How To Contact Your Soldier In An Emergency When They’re Deployed
It’s Murphy’s Law that when they deploy things will go wrong. Sometimes it’s the car engine going or the roof leaks. Those are the things we can handle (even though it may not seem like it at the time). Those are the things that you don’t need them to come home for. However, there maybe […] Read more…
10 Veteran Owned Coffee Brands You Should Drink
Here at Army Wife 101, we are true fans of coffee. In fact last year we shared 6 Coffee Brands Military People Should Drink and you guys loved it. We’re sure it has to do with the military’s love affair with the “cup of Joe”. In fact enter any military hangar or office and you’re sure […] Read more…
The Milspouse’s Fantasy Holiday Wish List
After hearing the song “Santa Baby” a few times this holiday season, I started wondering: if we milspouses could get anything we wanted, what would we ask for? Sure, cash and a ring would be nice, but what extravagant fantasy item would truly be a game changer for our everyday life? Let’s dream big for […] Read more…
2017 Military BAH Rates Are Here
Every year the DOD releases the rates of which military personnel will receive for military housing. Your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate is determined by zip code and rank. According to SpouseBuzz BAH for 2017 is only intended to cover 97% of your household expenses (which still isn’t bad), but more cuts are expected […] Read more…