Life as a military spouse has taught me so much over the years! When I first became a military spouse, I had no idea how much this life would change me. Over the years, through deployments, moves, and everything in between, I’ve learned lessons I never expected, but ones I will carry for the rest…
As a military spouse, social media often becomes more than just scrolling; it’s how we stay connected during deployments, moves, and long-distance friendships. This guest post explores the different ways moms can use social media to connect with others, a must as military spouses. Living so far from our loved ones, having our spouse have…
Whenever we go to the mall, there is one store I know my boys will always want to check out, that’s GameStop, and they have a military discount too. From new and used video games, to fun characters, and t-shirts, this store has so much for the gamer kid, and well, gamer adult too.
I had the pleasure of sitting down for a Zoom interview with my guest writer, Katie McDonald. Enjoy! While Julie is known for her popular blog, Soldier’s Wife, Crazy Life, her marriage started out as a civilian one. Her husband, Ben, was in the Army for two years, but had been out for a couple…
Do you know what moms want for Mother’s Day? “Happy Mother’s Day…” is said on the 2nd Sunday in May to Mothers everywhere. But what do moms really want on their special day? It’s more than flowers and a pretty present. Mothers want a lot more, and you can’t really buy it in a Hallmark…
A military spouse will never understand I have been married to a soldier for almost two decades now. When we met, he was no longer active duty and ended up re-joining the Army after we had been married three years. As much as I can stand by and support him, there are things that I…
Beyond Staying Busy: 18 Things That Can Truly Help You Survive Your Next Deployment The #1 bit of advice you will receive during a deployment is to stay busy. That’s simple enough, right? But how about beyond that? What can you do on a day-to-day basis to survive your next deployment? What can you do…
Did you know about the Hanes military discount? The Hanes military discount is for 10% and you can use it online, and in person.
How to Have a Good Mother’s Day When You Are the Only Adult in the House Mother’s Day, 2007. My husband was in Iraq, and I was home with my almost six-month-old and two-year-old. These kids were not old enough to even know that Mother’s Day was supposed to be a special day. I got…
Supporting Military Moms: A Military Spouse Spotlight Charlotte is a Coast Guard wife, mother, and doula, and she has dedicated her work to supporting military families throughout their prenatal, labor, and postpartum journeys. After her own traumatic birth experience and a difficult postpartum season, Charlotte recognized the importance of having an advocate and supporter, especially…