Spreading Valentine Love to Your Spouse I’ve been married to my sailor for almost 18 years. This Valentine’s Day will be our 20th one together. Our first few years of spending Valentine’s Day together were simple. Dinner and roses for me. Chocolates and shirt for him. Those were the simple days. As the years went […]
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Love Is In The Air – Ideas To Bring The Spark Back
Have you been married for a while and looking for some ideas to bring the spark back? We’ve been married for 17 years, 18 in March. It doesn’t seem like it one bit. We still laugh and enjoy one another’s company. We vowed when we got married that we wouldn’t let the spark that joined […]
Being a Childfree Military Spouse
Are you a childfree military spouse? The military spouse faces many challenges that are unique to their lifestyle. However, what many don’t realize is that those of us who are childfree face challenges are that are unique to us, just like those of you with children do. Many people don’t realize the reality of being […]
Time to Celebrate Galentine’s Day
Are you ready for a good old fashioned Galentine’s Day?! Thanks to Leslie Knope and Parks and Rec, we now celebrate Galentine’s Day every February 13th. A day set aside for our besties, Valentine’s Day aside, it’s a fun way to celebrate friendships and those who are closest to us. And you do NOT have […]
Ice-T Served in The US Army
People join the military for many different reasons. Some have a burning desire to serve their country, while others view the service as a financially responsible move and/or a way to keep them out of trouble. For Ice-T, his decision to join the Army was both for financial reasons, as well as to keep him […]
Turning Your PCS Into a Vacation
Should You Make Your PCS Road Trip into A Vacation? PCSing can be an adventure, but it is also quite an undertaking. Last summer my husband and I decided to make our family (2 boys (2 and 5) plus our cat) PCS road trip from California to Virginia more exciting by adding a few extra […]
Why You Should Do a Family Tree With Your Kids
Here is why you should do a family tree with your kids. Family is important, and military families understand the value of keeping those connections strong, even when they aren’t close together. Have your kids ever asked how you’re related to someone? Or have they shown an interest in learning about family history? Working on […]
Laugher Fills Your Heart With Joy
What makes you laugh? Who makes you laugh? Who needs a good laugh? Being a military spouse can be tough, a sense of humor is a must in this lifestyle. It is important to laugh through the times that may seem to be the hardest. Keeping your sense of humor will keep you strong through […]