Erin Whitehead
5 Things I Hate About Military Lifestyle
I am all about finding a silver lining and trying to have a positive attitude. It is healthy, after all.… Read More
Top 5 Perks of the Military Spouse
We have now heard about all of the different perks of military life from the perspective of a military spouse… Read More
4 Reasons the Military Spouse Gets a Bad Rap
1.1 million men and women. That's the estimated number of folks who are married to someone serving our country in… Read More
Top 10 Tips for Choosing a Classy, Not Trashy Military Ball Gown
It's that time of year again for this Marine Corps Spouse. Our birthday ball is fast approaching and USMC spouses… Read More
5 Things I Love About Military Life
Almost 15 years ago, I said "I Do" to this handsome Marine in dress blues. We have two beautiful daughters… Read More
Helping My Military Child Say Goodbye
Ever have those moments in life where you are certain you are failing as a parent? I certainly hope that… Read More
5 Things Guaranteed to Happen During Deployment
The Deployment Curse. We've all heard about it. Many of us have experienced it. And most of us have even… Read More
10 Ways the Military Family is Unique Vs. Civilian Families
In so many ways, military families are no different than our civilian family counterparts. We all have to get up… Read More
Is “Sacrifice” the Right Word for a Military Spouse?
Recently I was having a conversation with someone who did not have any personal ties to the military. No one… Read More
You Are Wrong…All Officer Wives Are Not Snobs
There has been a lot of discussion generated surrounding "Is It Time for Combined Spouses Clubs?" For the most part the conversation… Read More
Why Do I Keep Moving This One Box?
It keeps staring at me from the back of our storage closet. That box with the moving stickers from many… Read More
I Adore My Husband, But I Might Need an Alibi Soon
I feel like I should start this off with a disclaimer, because first of all I don't want people getting… Read More
4 Reasons You SHOULD Live on Base
Base housing. Is it the right decision for your family? The answer will be different for each military family, and… Read More
I Apologize. It’s OK to Hate Your Duty Station.
Of all the things about military life that could break a person... I am realizing that the thing I never… Read More
5 Reasons Why Your Networking Isn’t Working
Military spouses have a unique opportunity to be master networkers. If we look just at how many times we move,… Read More
Why I Care About MilSpouse Bashing
The online bashing, ridicule and embarrassment of the military spouse community has been a frequent visitor to my timeline this… Read More
5 Ways Not To Dread This Swimsuit Season
I have to admit, I am writing this article as much for myself as I am for anyone else who… Read More
99 Days to Go: Hitting the Deployment Wall
I have hit “the wall.” You know that point during a deployment where you are just done? Realistically you know… Read More