Marla Bautista

Marla Bautista is an Army Wife and mother of three. She is the Published Author of My Thoughts Abandoned, released in 2017. As a Freelance Writer and Blogger, she has written for many publications including Military Spouse Magazine, Military Families Magazine, and Harness Magazine. Her passion is giving back to people in need. Marla is the Co-Founder of The Bautista Project, a custom décor and apparel company, which uses a percentage of their profits to provide for homeless communities. She has been featured on ABC50/WWTI Watertown as The Hometown Hero in March 2018. She was also named Armed Forces Insurance 2018 Military Spouse of the Year Base Level Winner for Fort Drum.

3 Reasons Reentering the Workforce as an Ambitious Military Spouse is Harder Now

When you’re married to someone in the military, it’s normal to move around quite a bit. But finding employment can… Read More

3 Reasons Food Insecurity is About More Than providing a Meal

One in seven American households struggles with food insecurity, and many of our nation’s military families find themselves among them.… Read More

3 Ways to Cope With the Feeling of Loneliness at Your New Duty Station

As a military spouse, it is easy to feel lost in the hustle of PCSing. Many moving parts must be… Read More

3 Ways to Make an Impact at Your New Duty Station

"There's no shortage of opportunities to serve on a military installation. You can be a part of an ever-evolving community… Read More

21 Things to Start or Stop to Honor Yourself This Year

2020 has challenged us as military spouses, unlike ever before. Yes, we're used to being separated from extended family, but… Read More

Military Life: I Am Over It

The terms, "Battle Buddy, Deployment Sister, and I Got Your Six," have become insincere phrases used today, similar to bless… Read More

Tell Me You Didn’t Share That?

Fake news has plagued social media, recently having devastating effects in America. Teaching wrongdoing, inciting violence, and misleading people are… Read More

5 Military OneSource Benefits You May Not Know About

As a military spouse, it can be challenging to find resources for mental health care, financial assistance, educational guidance, and… Read More

Military Child Care: Good or Good Enough?

It's no secret that the child care situation on military installations is less than perfect. No, I'm going to be… Read More

Does Your Military Family Have an Emergency Plan?

More: Coronavirus News and Resources for Military Families Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard about the Coronavirus… Read More

10 Things You Need to Clean in Your Military Housing ASAP

Ever lived in a place so long you knew something weird was growing, somewhere? Better yet, have you moved into… Read More

Have a Jolly Poppin’ Unit Holiday Party

Want to host a fun and interactive holiday party that’ll get people in the unit talking, in a good way?… Read More

7 Gifts to Give Back to The Military Community

Giving back to the military community during the holidays is something that makes people feel good. Not everyone has the… Read More

The Homecomings We Aren’t Talking About

Ever get anxious about homecoming? Worried about what are you going to wear, when your spouse returns? How will that… Read More

Ugh… This Base Sucks!

If you or someone you know has said, "Ugh… This base sucks!" You are my people... I have, more times… Read More

I Didn’t Choose this Family, But I’m Glad I have Them

Have you seen the picture of a group women standing in a park with their children while laughing and playing?… Read More

I Know We Just Met, But Let’s Get Married!

When we first met, we got married, had kids, and moved all over the world. It all happened that fast,… Read More

Homeless: The Story Behind Who I Am Today

See inside the January issue of Military Spouse Magazine Do you know me? I mean, really know me? The woman… Read More