Life

A Little Grace Through the Muck

Life is hard. Being an adult is hard. But we know hard. We know the down and dirty, muck and… Read More

Same Old Song and Dance: The Classic Playlist

It’s the same old song (and dance). There is usually a list that gets circulated once a year that contains… Read More

Chronicles of a Control Freak: Life as a Military Spouse

I’ve been told that I am a bit of a control freak… maybe a micromanager…or perhaps an obsessive organizer. Personally,… Read More

5 PCS Must-haves You Didn’t Know You Needed

For the most part, we all remember the basics of what we should be packing to stay with us when… Read More

20 Lessons From 20 Years Married to my Servicemember

As the date to our vow renewal quickly approaches, I look back over the 23 years of our relationship and… Read More

12 Tips to Combat Boredom at Your Duty Station

Sometimes it can feel like you are stationed in the middle of nowhere, because...well…you are stationed in the middle of… Read More

10 GIFs Showing Phases of Deployment Emotions

1. Superwoman or Superman Phase source: www.reactiongifs.com The initial “Everything will be OK, I’m strong, I can handle this” phase.… Read More

Historical Stereotypes: Whiny Dependa or MilSpouse Powerhouse?

There are stereotypes that reference every aspect of a human’s entire existence…race, gender, sexual orientation, class status…you name it, there’s… Read More

5 Ways to Control the Clutter For a Smoother PCS

We’ve all been there. You’re packing for a DITY, or unpacking a HHG shipment, and you feel like you are… Read More

Is Your Spouse Pulling Rank at Home?

One particularly stressful day was the catalyst for my outburst against a behavior, which normally, would only merit an eye… Read More