Spouse 101

Cheers! Why We Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Top o’ the morning to you! Just in case you missed the memo, today is the day to enjoy all… Read More

Dear Mindy, I’m Scared Sick

Dear Mindy, I am newly married and my husband just finished basic training. We are set on our very first… Read More

Hiding in the Silent Ranks

I have always been patriotic at heart. Growing up and even now, still I romanticize about the sacrifice, loss and… Read More

Just a Retiree Spouse

By Mindy Brewster JUST a retiree spouse. I know it has been talked about before. A little thing called stereotypes.… Read More

6 Ways to Beat Retailers and Score Big

Has your tax return hit your bank account yet? While many people will put that money into savings, some may… Read More

5 Things to Consider BEFORE You Adopt a Pet

Is Your Military Family Ready for a Pet? The very first day I moved to be with my husband Ryan,… Read More

Kindness and Friendship

Life is better with friends. Life is better when we show kindness to others. We all need friends, don’t we?… Read More

Mom’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

Betty Crocker I am not. I am great at cooking, but baking has always alluded me. However, when my big,… Read More

35 Common MilSpouse Mistakes

Military life. Sometimes it can seem like it’s a whole different world; acronyms, customs and traditions, a different uniform for… Read More

Spouse Confession: Life is Messy

Let’s be honest for a moment. Life is messy. There are days the dishes are still in the sink the… Read More