Being a military spouse doesn’t come with a manual and it’s fair to say that we don’t always know what we’re getting into. I asked military spouses from different branches what they wish they had known about being a military spouse. Here are the truths they shared with me: Time Apart I wish I knew […] Read more…
You May Be a Military Spouse If…
Upon first glance you may not see it. It may look like we’re from such different walks of life that there is no way we could find common ground. Are we identical? Absolutely not, but I can wager that we have some instant similarities just by the virtue of being “married to the military.” You […] Read more…
Fall in Love With These Top 5 Autumn Beauty Tips For Military Spouses
What is your favorite time of the year? If you’re like me, you absolutely adore autumn — a season synonymous with wearing tights, scarves, cardigans, boots, watching college football and sipping on pumpkin lattes. The days get shorter and the chilled, crisp air invites you to bundle up and enjoy a nature walk through colorful […] Read more…
Pin Up Girl: 6 Pro Tips From Military Spouses To Create A DIY Pin Up Photo
Glamorous, playful and fun, pin-up photos once provided a way to connect with one’s sweetheart, share a piece of home, and keep morale up. During World War II, my grandmother Mary Lou sent letters and photos to my grandfather Jack. Seventy years later, these remain a family treasure. Inspired by my grandmother’s photographs, I sought […] Read more…
The Power of Inner Strength…Brawny #ThankOurHeroes Campaign Donates $1 Everytime You Say Thank You
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Brawny. All opinions are genuine and my own. As a military spouse there are so many challenges in this lifestyle. We move a lot, constantly have to try to make friends, and in most cases are far away from our family. Many would say that we […] Read more…
Potatoes, Butter and Brandy…and I’m Not Talking About Food!
When I think about my childhood, I am amazed that child protections services didn’t just come through and swoop my parents up! I’m not talking about anything really deserving of the authorities, but simply the lack of taking us to the doctor and choosing home remedies instead. Most people had the mom that cooked up […] Read more…