Those who tried to register for Sears Heroes at Home Wish Registry may have noticed delays and glitches on August 31. After evaluating the issue, Sears has decided to open registration again. Full … [Read more...]
About airforcewife
airforcewife started her military journey as an Army National Guard wife, but upon experiencing base housing decided to aim high and made the switch to the Air Force. That's worked pretty well for Air Force Family so far, even though airforcewife holds the spouse world record for Come to Jesus talks with various members of the command.
Air Force Family has four children, two pit bulls, and a Mother-in-Law who lost her mind eight years ago. Despite the reputation of pit bulls, airforcewife would like to assure you that her Mother-in-Law is truly the most dangerous of the group, and is banned in more places than the dogs.
airforcewife gets through Air Force Guy's frequent deployments and TDY's by frequently attending her boxing gym, after the chance discovery last deployment that hitting things really does make life better. She also volunteers as the Ambassador for Sew Much Comfort to Bethesda National Naval Medical Center and in a variety of other causes throughout the year.
airforcewife has no idea what the future holds, but decided five years ago that she wants to be Andi when she grows up.
Heroes at Home Program Tomorrow!
For the fourth year, Sears will be sponsoring its Heroes at Home registry for military families. So far, the program has raised more than 23 million dollars and helped over 62,000 families! In … [Read more...]
Mailbag: How Much Talk is Too Much?
One of the hardest things to navigate as a military spouse is deployment. That's not to say that the rest of military life is skittles and rainbows, it's just that when your spouse is there with you … [Read more...]
From the Mailbag: The Politics of Friends
I tend to meet my friends at the grocery store. Also, the library. And sometimes I meet them when I'm walking my dogs (my dogs, Ike and Mamie, are very interested in meeting new friends. And … [Read more...]
From the Mailbag: Spreading the Love
WB wrote in to ask this question: My kids and I would like to have a military pen pal. When my nephew was in the service we wrote to him often. He told us that their were many service personal who … [Read more...]
From the Mailbag: Warning Signs
We have several mantras here at SpouseBUZZ. Sometimes, when life is being - well, life, having a short phrase to repeat at just the right time helps us to focus and move forward. More than once … [Read more...]
Mailbag: Family Support or Family Stress?
Ahhh, the Family Support Groups. When they are good, they are very, very good! And when they are bad... Well, then they make the evening news. A little while ago, RedLegMeg touched on this very … [Read more...]
But You Said Military Hiring Preference!
I had my life completely planned out when I was in elementary school. Those plans changed, but I've always been a list-keeper. I have five-year plans for my five-year plans, and I studiously file … [Read more...]
From the Mailbag: The Homecoming Tango
At one of our SpouseBUZZ LIVE events, an audience member stood up to tell us the following story: when her husband returned from deployment, his family offered to come down to welcome him home with … [Read more...]
New Contest for Vets and Family Members
One of the best parts of SpouseBUZZ LIVE events is watching the faces of attendees when our "Uncle Howard" from Sears gets started with his raffle. Sears has a history of military support, and … [Read more...]
Always Ready
Part of being a military spouse is getting used to sporadic communication. It's a big part. I can't remember the last time I was able to just pick up a phone and call my husband at work - even … [Read more...]
The Perpetually Ill-Prepared Child
By the time my son came of an age where his activities needed to be added into the activities our family was already active in, I was at critical mass. There was no way that I could add even a … [Read more...]
“Stay Safe”: Our Relationship With Superstitions
One of the "issues" that I've developed over my years as a military spouse is a close relationship with certain superstitions. I don't mean the *spit-spit* thing my Mother-in-Law gives to keep away … [Read more...]
When Milspouse Practicality Goes Wrong
I've been a milspouse long enough that we have the traveling routine down pat. This works for PCSing, and it works for the trips we take as a family. We've learned where we can cut corners without … [Read more...]
Winter Blues & MilSpouse Blues: Depression – a Guest Post
Since SpouseBUZZ started nearly five years ago, we've had some regular readers (and those whose blogs we read regularly) that have stuck around for the ride. One of our favorite authors/commenters … [Read more...]
What Do You Want?
Air Force Guy has never deployed as a part of a unit - he's always deployed and then attached to a unit already in place. As a result, when it comes to pre-deployment briefings and information there … [Read more...]
When Civilians Touch on Our World
I live in a civilian community now, and while I couldn't have more support from them when my husband is gone - and often when he is home as well! - it is still fairly common for us to have … [Read more...]
Every. Single. Time.
I only get sick when Air Force Guy is not home. This is not one of those statements like, "It only rains when I wash my car," it's the absolute truth. I only get sick when AFG is not home. And I … [Read more...]
