PCSing is inevitable in the world of the military family. For those who don’t know the acronym PCS stands for “Permanent Change of Station,” which is confusing because in the military we are nomads moving from place to place every few years. For adults the transition may be a bit easier because we are usually […] Read more…
Tough To The Core: The Plight Of Remaining Tough As a Military Family
As the spouse of a service member who suffers from the effects of being a combat zone I am honored to partner again with Brawny and their partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project in the #ToughIs (Tough To The Core) campaign. Brawny is in it’s third year of donating over $1.4 million dollars to America’s wounded […] Read more…
You Know You Live On A Military Base When…17 Ways To Tell You Live Behind The Gates
Sure the military lifestyle comes with some challenges but quite honestly there are many funny and unique aspects of this life that makes military life what it is. Living on a military base comes with it’s own quirks, and I couldn’t help but share some of them. 1. There’s a garage sale on almost every street […] Read more…
3 Money-Wise Tips for Military Renters
Content provided courtesy of USAA. Does Uncle Sam keep you on the move? Prepare for some of the costs and stresses of renting your home with these steps. If you’re on active duty, you probably move a lot. Often, living on base or renting a nearby apartment makes the most sense financially. But renting can […] Read more…
10 Things You Never Say to a Military Spouse… Or at Least Not to Me
We’ve all been there. Someone finds out the Hubs is deployed and we’re instantly bombarded with the craziest statements and questions. I’ve compiled a list of the ones that I’ve “enjoyed” the most! #10 He’s making crazy money! What’s a few months? First of all, it’s not a few months. It’s 7-8 months in the […] Read more…
New Army PT Uniforms Could Mean Even Stinkier Laundry for Army Wives
Okay I am sure that title was a bit dramatic but it is true…Army personnel are getting new PT gear. The change I am sure is a welcome one since one of the biggest complaints has been the length of the shorts. I know in the past my husband has complained about feeling a bit […] Read more…