Spouse 101

6 Military-themed Gifts for the Spouse in Your Life

Stumped when it comes to gift-giving this year? Still have a few people to scratch off the list, but don’t… Read More

Do-It-Yourself Gifts: or Do-It-Not

Photo Credit: Flickr user Amanda Krueger   I know what you’re thinking. “Ooh! An article about DIY gifts! I can’t wait… Read More

Christmas Eve in Bahrain

Photo Credit: Flickr user Brett Woodvine When you’re deployed for the holidays it doesn’t exactly make you feel festive. Despite… Read More

The History and Traditions of the United States Marine Corps

The United States Marine Corps was founded on November 10, 1775 when Continental Congress authorized two battalions of Marines to… Read More

6 Tips to Get You Through the Military Ball

Photo Credit: Destiny Ogden It's that time of year again- we are heading into the season of the military ball.… Read More

You Mean “Thank You” Is All It Takes?

Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. --William Arthur Ward When you're… Read More

4 Ways to Navigate the Holidays with a Deployed Spouse

As Military spouses or girlfriends or fiances or any family member of a Service member, we know that having a… Read More

Shattering Perceptions

"I will never, ever be a military wife. Ever." Harsh words coming from a 16-year-old while on the phone with… Read More

Harnessing Grit

Article by Jill Qualters, Navy Spouse. To read more of Jill's work, visit here. "Grit is a measurement of sandpaper,… Read More

Be FEARLESS!

Lori Bell does not let fear hold her back-- she harnesses it to propel herself forward.  "When something scares me,… Read More