Spouse 101
Embracing Where You Live
"I could live anywhere but ____." "If my spouse gets an overseas assignment, I'm not going." I'm always mystified when… Read More
5 Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp
Photo Credit: Alessandro Valli We blame the deployment gnome for the craziness that comes after our spouses leave. And many of… Read More
The Germany PCS
The only things I knew about Germany before PCS’ing here were Oktoberfest and World War 2. This did not bode… Read More
Stories Around the Table: Military Spouses Share Their Words
Newly released from Elva Resa Publishing, Stories Around the Table: Laughter, Wisdom, and Strength in Military Life, is a delightful collection… Read More
Child Free Spouse
I'm a military spouse, and I don't have children. You wouldn't believe the reactions I get informing other spouses of… Read More
Kickstarter Success! Military Spouse Launches Military Inspired Jewelry Line
An jewelry designer is taking her passion for supporting military families and drawing on her own experience as a military… Read More
Marine Spouse Leads Healing Retreat For Grieving Mothers
Last June, my boys and I were on a plane from North Carolina to California when the flight attendant got… Read More
Why We Eloped
For as long as I can remember, I have been obsessed with weddings. I was that little girl walking around… Read More
How to Avoid Distance AFTER Distance
The military way of life throws many curveballs into families. Even on trips as short as two months, it's easy… Read More
Is Bringing a “Welcome Home” Sign OK?
Photo Credit: Rachel Spinuzzi Photography Last season, we started a series where experts answer your most pressing questions: everything from legal to… Read More