I'll admit it: we're in possession of three trench knives. There's a sword, a tomahawk, a very-important non-trench knife knife, and a bunch of other weapons I'd be hard pressed to name and am even … [Read more...]
About Raleigh Duttweiler
Raleigh Duttweiler is a writer, amateur cook, and Marine Corps wife living at Camp Lejeune, NC. She insists on pronouncing Lejeune "luh-jhoon," and defends this mispronunciation by citing the pronunciation of Houston, Texas and Houston Street in New York City, her home for the last decade. When she's not on SpouseBUZZ or Spouse Channel, she can be found at the helm of her tutoring company, Tactical Advantage, which serves military children and their families as they bridge the gap between schools and navigate the college application process, finishing her Ph.D., and writing about food at DesignMom.com. She blogs at www.bunnyvictorious.com.
Create the Perfect Valentine’s Care Package
Thinking of a sweet box for your military sweetheart this February? We've got all the best ideas for putting some heart into your Valentine's Day military care packages. You see, I'm a hopeless … [Read more...]
What to do With Those Unwanted Presents
Ho ho ho and holy cow. You saw this and thought of me? Really? Wow. Do we even know each other at all? From the look of some of these presents, I really have to wonder. If you're like me, you spent … [Read more...]
The Christmastime Joy of Borrowing Children
Your child is adorable. I do not have one. It's Christmas. Please share? It's one week til Christmas -- and I'm totally broke. It's all the little presents. The little hats shaped like animals. … [Read more...]
There’s no Missing Christmas Here
Everyone else on my block may be finally hanging their Christmas lights, trimming their trees, or fishing out their favorite menorahs, but I'm not. I did that in October. Because in our house, … [Read more...]
The Ho-Ho Holiday Care Package Guide
The holidays are here! Deck the halls! Ho ho ho! No, I'm not kidding. I know it's not even Thanksgiving yet. I know you're still worried about who's making the mashed potatoes and if there is … [Read more...]
Sex and Housework: Military Style
Friday night, 8 p.m. By some temporal miracle, you've gotten the family fed, the little ones in bed - victory! - and you haven't yet fallen asleep face-first into the dishes. You're amazing. And … [Read more...]
How Do You Help a Friend in Need?
A few days ago, Amy sent me a link to a really great blog post on how you can help someone in need, and it got me thinking. We've all had a friend going through something, totally overwhelmed, and … [Read more...]
What you SHOULD Wear to a Military Ball
Although there's still lingering debate, you know my one fashion rule: Lingerie is not clothing. Which makes it hard to figure out what to wear to your military ball if you've wandered the aisles … [Read more...]
What Not to Wear to a Military Ball
Over here aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, the ever-helpful MCCS has decided to hold a Ball Etiquette Class. As I was informed at our family readiness meeting yesterday, it's all about … [Read more...]
Deployment Care Package: If You Could Ship Anything …
I'm currently knee-deep in planning and packing lists as I plot seven months of care packages, and it has me thinking. What would you pack if you could ship anything -- and I mean absolutely … [Read more...]
Is Bringing Back the Draft the Solution?
In an interview aired early this month on WYNC, Jesse Jackson said it's time to bring back the draft. Live from the recent Democrat National Convention, he argued that because many of them don't … [Read more...]
The Childless Confusion of Military Life
Childless confusion and childless ignorance invades all aspects of my life. Especially on a military base. I'm used to three distinct kinds of traffic here, and only three: base traffic, beach … [Read more...]
New Clothes Breaking the Bank?
I'll admit it: it's been 16 years since I started kindergarten, but I still remember the very first thrill of going back-to-school shopping with my mom. New pencils, Lisa Frank unicorn folders, a … [Read more...]
10 Back to School Meals Every Mom Needs
If you've found yourself heating up another batch of Stouffer's Macaroni* to feed the family and are wondering when you are finally going to get your domestic sanity back, look no further! Here are … [Read more...]
Touchdown: A Care Package for the Football Fan
With football season rapidly approaching your personal servicemember may be pining for his normal Monday night fun. So what do you do when you're asked to ship the Gridiron Express halfway across the … [Read more...]
Homecoming Outfit Ideas from Fashion Experts
If you’ve ever done an Internet search for what to wear to a homecoming, you’re not alone. Google would lead us to believe that on more than one occasion, a bevy of other people have embarked on … [Read more...]
What NOT to Wear to a Military Homecoming
We've all seen it. The scantily-clad, short-skirt, high-heeled romantic waiting to throw her arms around her returning serviceman. In fact, usually she's waiting to throw her arms -- and her legs … [Read more...]
