Hmm…did I hear that correctly? Did he/she actually just ask me that? There are times when individuals want to know more about our “glamorous” military lifestyle. Whether they mean well (or not), sometimes their phrasing comes off as…less than eloquent. At some point in your time as a military spouse, you may be presented with […] Read more…
10 Songs To Get You Through Deployment
Never underestimate the power of music. It can liven our spirits, bring back memories or encourage a much-needed cry. Military couples know the challenges and heartaches of long-distance relationships, and music can help us express our emotions and feed our soul. Here are ten songs from the ’80s, ’90s and today that are all about […] Read more…
Great Care Package Ideas for Your Deployed Loved One
When it comes to deployment, morale boosters are vital for both the deployed and the loved ones they’ve left back at home. Picking and choosing items to send to your special someone deployed in a dangerous area can help you feel infinitely closer to them, even when thousands of miles of separation lay in your […] Read more…
The Perfect Goodbye
Let’s be straight from the beginning here. You know if you’ve ever had the challenge of saying goodbye to your spouse, the fantasy of the perfect goodbye is much more common that the reality of it. When it is your Soldier’s time to go, you want everything to be perfect, just like in the movies. […] Read more…
While The Guys Are Away: The Girls Will…Exercise?
Having a husband who has a job that requires him to workout can be intimidating sometimes. While I am sure that everyone reading this has some sort of workout routine, or at least thinks really hard about beginning one, very few military spouses experience that kind of pressure to be physically fit. Personally, I do […] Read more…
They Left: How 10 Milspouses Felt The First Day Their Loved One Deployed
When your spouse deploys or TDY’s for an extended period of time, it’s literally like starting another life–at least temporarily. There’s something about that first day after they leave when you finally sit down that night and it hits you that it’s just you (and kids if you have any). We recently asked military spouses […] Read more…