“Have patience, have patience, don’t be in such a hurry…” That childhood song pops into my head whenever I feel like I am waiting too long for something to happen in the military world. You need to have patience as well as several other traits to make your life a little easier as a milspouse. […]
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Do You Collect These Items From Duty Stations?
(Photo: Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Sgt. Jacob Sawyer) Whether they are exotic locations or boring towns in the middle of the desert, military bases certainly give you a unique glimpse at different parts of our country and the world. By the time you leave that post, you are going to have a lot of memories. […]
Here’s How Military Spouses Define Success
Hey you, military spouse, here’s an interesting question: How do you define success? What does it mean to you to succeed at this military life? It’s a question worth considering. We spend so much time keeping our heads down and moving forward, just hoping to survive the next military life challenge. Do you ever stop […]
To the Spouse Who’s Always Stone-Cold Sober
Though I’m not opposed to an occasional drink, I have spent the majority of my adult life sober. As a teenager, I made a promise to myself not to drink until I was 21. I wanted to set an example for my future children, but I also grew up with way too many alcoholic relatives. […]
Here’s the History Behind These Popular Military Wedding Traditions
(Photo: Courtesy of Lizann Lightfoot) Even though we met and started dating before boot camp, my husband had been in the military for several years by the time we were engaged and married. Although many of his Marine friends married before us, neither of us had been to any military weddings. It is common for […]
Here’s How to Stay Super Cool When You Live in a Super Hot Place
Not all duty stations are created equal when it comes to the heat and weather in the summer. When the temperature goes up, you are going to want to stay cool. Here is how to do it: Find a Pool See if you can find a local pool. You might have one you can go to […]
Have You Ever Committed Any of These 7 Military Life Faux Pas?
When you are new to military life, all the rules and regulations can be a bit overwhelming. You might always be asking yourself if you are doing the right thing or making the best decisions. (And there’s sometimes gray areas, too!) But what about these seven military life faux pas? 1. Not tipping the bagger […]
These Are the 9 Friends Every New Milspouse Needs
“Let’s see who your real friends are,” the speaker said. I recently attended MilspouseFest in San Diego. This is a free, one-day event for military spouses where they can relax, meet new people, learn about military life, and win cool prizes. It is held at locations across the country close to major military bases. During […]