Erin Whitehead

Do We Communicate TOO Much During Deployment?

War-time communication. We certainly have it better than spouses in years past. In fact, we have it better now than… Read More

American Military Spouses Choir – Singing from the Heart, Representing YOU

I wouldn't use the word "sacrifice" to describe what I do as a military spouse. To me, that word is… Read More

Dealing With the Drama

Article by Tim Blake, Army Spouse One of the great things I love about the military lifestyle is the diverse… Read More

Falling OFF the Balance Beam

"I don't know how you do it all!" Someone said this to me recently and my first thought was, "You… Read More

Sugar-Coated Big-Girl Panties

Essay by: Vanessa Goodwin, Army Spouse In this age of political correctness every statement and every action seems to be… Read More

Fat Girl at the Gym

About 3 months ago, I decided to listen to my husband. No, it was not the first time... but when… Read More

I’ll Be Seeing You – A Book Review

Waiting. Worry. War. These are three words that have become common place in the life of the modern military spouse.… Read More

Do Parents HELP Too Much?

I have been struggling lately with how much help I should give Cailin. Between selling Girl Scout cookies, crafty school… Read More

35 Ways YOU Can Become a Stupenda-Dependa!

What in the world, Military Spouse? We know. The term "dependa" has not exactly been thrown around as an empowering,… Read More

Can the Military Inspect My Home?

This week we published an article involving the subject of Health and Welfare Inspections for housing both on and off… Read More

5 Tips for the Work at Home Parent

Many military spouses have decided to seek employment that will allow them to work from home. In fact more people,… Read More

5 Tips for Traveling Alone with Kids

Life doesn't stop while your spouse is deployed, in fact, it seems to move faster. The same is true for… Read More

5 Ways My Kids Squashed My Dreams

Oh, now come on. If you have ever read my stuff before, you know I just love a juicy title.… Read More

6 Reasons to Send Nude Pictures to Your Deployed Spouse

Photo Credit: Photo Pin Oh, I know what you are thinking. "Wait! You mean you WANT us to send more… Read More

I Am Bruised… But Not Broken

I recently made a new friend online and had the pleasure of meeting her in person. She is a leader… Read More

5 Reasons I HATE Valentine’s Day!

(Photo Credits: Photo Pin) Ahhhh, Valentine's Day: the second most celebrated holiday in the entire world. A day in which… Read More

My Deployment is Worse Than Yours!

(Photo Credits: Photo Pin) I have proudly been a part of the military spouse community for over 13 years now.… Read More

Why I hate Military Life

Photo Credits: Photo Pin Ok, so perhaps I should clarify... the title really should read, "Why I Hate Military Life...… Read More