Why I joined the YMCA when there are free gyms on base The urgency of the situation could be summed up in 2 words: Deployment Summer. Any part of a military deployment is challenging, but deployments that stretch over the summer mean that there is no relief for mom. I...
What deployment goals do you set for yourself throughout military life? Military life can bring a lot of change for a military spouse: frequent moves, deployments, maybe a new job. There could be a new baby too! Life may be different during various stages of military...
When I exercise during deployment, it is not for my husband. Everyone wants to look their best on Homecoming Day, and I’m over here saying, “It really doesn’t matter what I do (or don’t do). After a deployment lasting half a year, we are going to look damn good to...
I’m running a virtual race with Wounded Warrior Project Carry Forward 5K. This is who I Carry For!
Deployment Tips from Real Military Wives For years, this Seasoned Spouse blog has been a place where military spouses come for deployment tips, support, and encouragement for military life. Although I love to share my own advice and experience on this blog, I know...
Deployments and PCS moves put the stress in military life. Use this strategy to stay calm. There are many levels of stress in military life. Sometimes it is surprise orders to another state or country. Other times it is a surprise deployment. Or a deployment that...
It’s normal for military spouses to experience additional stress during deployment. Here are some simple steps to reduce deployment stress.
Deployment Goals Review. Some days I feel like I have accomplished nothing, except keeping my children alive. Heck, there are days when just getting them all fed, bathed, and in bed feels like a major accomplishment. Then I do dishes and laundry, and go to bed...
Some jobs have “take your spouse to work” day. The military takes it one huge step farther. On Jane Wayne Day, military spouses can wear their husband’s gear, shoot real weapons at the range, eat an MRE (Meal Ready to Eat), and even test their skills at a military obstacle course.
That's not me in the photo. I have never run a marathon. I am not a great runner, and I'm generally proud of myself if I run a 5K or a 10K. I can do those races, just not very quickly, and it's something I do for fitness more than for fun. The thought of running 26...