Here are 3 things military spouses should know BEFORE their service member approaches military retirement. Learn about finding a “forever home,” milspouse employment, and resources for military retirement.
Yes, Military Spouses Sacrifice. Here’s 3 Ways They Handle It
Every military spouse handles their sacrifices in their own way. In a typical military spouse community, there are three different ways that military spouses handle the struggles and daily inconveniences of military life.
6 OPSEC rules for Military Spouses
Learn about the OPSEC rules and PERSEC guidelines that will keep your family and your service member safe wen posting military information online.
PCS Cleaning vs. Spring Cleaning, Discover 4 Differences
Is your house clean during military deployments? Or do you wait for PCS cleaning? Confession time... I'm not very good at cleaning. It could be because I have 5 crazy kids, so the house is never clean for more than a few minutes. Sure, I clean my kitchen daily, and...
Waiting for PCS Orders that Never Come
Once again, we were waiting for PCS orders. My husband and I have been through this routine four times before, so this time it felt familiar. I began anticipating the move a year ahead of time, by cleaning out closets and making trips to the thrift store. My husband...
How to Enjoy a Military Ball
The problem: You are invited to a military Ball and aren't sure what to expect. Keep reading because: I'll put your mind at ease so you know the traditions, what to wear, and how to have fun! The first time I went to a military ball was 17 years ago, when my boyfriend...
Deployment Slacker? 15 Essential Things I DIDN’T Do This Deployment
The deployment slacker's guide Sometimes, during military deployments, I feel like an awesome and supportive wife. Other times I feel like a deployment slacker. This is our 6th deployment. I was taking care of our 4 kids full time. So I had to streamline my time and...
Pre-Deployment Checklist to Help Military Spouses
The problem: You are preparing for deployment and don't know where to start! Keep reading because: This pre-deployment checklist and Ultimate Deployment Guide will tell you everything you need to know about how to get ready for deployment! Here is the pre-deployment...
Tips for Parents with Sick Kids
This post is sponsored by XpertCare. Why does it seem like all the Emergency Room visits happen when my husband is deployed? We have five kids, so it’s not surprising that they get into a fair amount of scrapes, sicknesses, and dangerous situations. But it is...
A Deployment Brag Wall Celebrates Your Achievements
Deployments are hard--not just for the deployed service member, but for the family left behind. Stuff happens. Things break. Kids get sick. Emotional breakdowns must be overcome. The spouse becomes a single parent, responsible for all the kids, the house, the...