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 […]
Military Life
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 […]
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 […]
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What Should You Do When Your Friends Are Into MLM and Direct Sales
Is direct sales a touchy subject for you? In the military spouse community, direct sales and multi-level marketing are incredibly popular. I’m not sure why, exactly, except that these opportunities frequently are marketed as flexible, transportable, and practical. It doesn’t really matter where your thoughts lie on MLMs, you’re going to encounter them pretty quickly […]
Don’t Purge Everything, Repurpose Your Items Instead
Marie Kondo and minimizing the amount of stuff in your house is all the rage. But sometimes we get rid of things too quickly. Have you ever sold or ditched something only to find a use for it a week later? Sometimes purging saves us the hassle of moving more things, and sometimes it makes […]