The military spouse community is built upon shared joys, struggles, and dreams. We have so much in common but we each bring something unique to the group, too. As a community we can cultivate an atmosphere that encourages and motivates each other to be the best...
What's it like to be pregnant during deployment? So there I was, 28 years old, newly married in a place with no family, my husband just informed me that he “volunteered” for a 12 month deployment, and my doctor is congratulating me on being pregnant........
Contains affiliate links. A military base can feel like a whole new world as soon as you pass through the base gate. But first you have to get through the gate. Here's what you need to know the first time you visit a military base. My first military friend was a girl...
Sleeping alone is tough for military spouses when their service member is away. These bedtime routines help you feel relaxed and less stressed for good sleep.
This post is sponsored by Aeroflow Breastpumps. Pregnancy can be a difficult time for any woman, but it often brings additional challenges for military spouses. You will need to look at your options and decide whether you should have the baby at the base hospital or...
As a military spouse, you face challenges that most civilian families never have to worry about. While your spouse is working long hours, you are often left responsible for cooking, cleaning, paying bills and doing everything else necessary to run a home. If you have...
This guest post by Megan Harless is part of the #ThisisDeployment campaign, where I encourage military spouses to share their deployment stories and learn from each other. In this post, Megan shares how she learned to ask for help during deployment. As a military...
Military dependents are often strong, independent individuals. And they don’t like the term ‘dependent.’ But here’s all the things military spouses truly rely on when their service member is away.
Military spouses are lucky. We have chances all throughout the year to recreate ourselves, redefine ourselves, and improve ourselves. So if your resolutions from January 1 are not working out so well, consider these other times when you can make new resolutions.
Military spouse books are a great way to find insight, encouragement, and humor as you navigate military life. Enjoy these books written by military spouses.