military spouse life

There are a few things you should know before you get a dog during military life.  Speaking from personal experience and a few shockers, here are a few things I didn’t know or considered when I decided to get a dog or two. Expenses As a military family, you’re going to move. Paying for your […]

15 years ago, my husband re-joined the military and I became a military spouse. He had served before we had met and when we got married, we were very much a civilian couple. All that changed in 2005 when after 3 years of marriage, we become a military couple. Over the years, we have spent […]

Whether you’re new to the military life or are a seasoned spouse, you’re bound to need advice during your life as a military spouse. I mean, let’s face it – there’s not exactly clear guidelines when it comes to military living. And even if there WERE, they would change on a dime, reverse, flip, and […]

The Sip by MilSpouseFest

Why are military spouses celebrating LOVE in August? According to Bree Carroll, they picked the day August 14th because it lands six months after Valentine’s Day as another unique opportunity to celebrate love! It is no secret that the military community faces higher rates of divorce with the stress and strain of military life. The […]

This post originally appeared on Soldier’s Wife, Crazy Life! One of the hot topics in the military spouse world is how we as military spouses can chase our dreams during the craziness of military life. There is always a reason to not move forward. There always seems to be obstacles in our way. But does it have […]

The Sip by MilSpouseFest

As military spouses, we find ourselves dealing with PCS’s, deployments, TDYs, duty nights, being away from our family and friends, and so many other random situations. Practicing self-care is important for us. We’re holding down the homefront, and we need to ensure we are taken care of. When many hear “self-care,” they immediately think, “oh, […]