Today did not get off to a good start for the Helmuth family. The kids were being holy terrors. We were completely out of coffee -- and how that happened I have no idea, but I’m blaming my husband. … [Read more...]
Monday Funny: Stuff Civilians Say …
There's a pretty good chance that you're guilty of saying some of this stuff accidentally once in a while as well ... or perhaps said it before you were a military spouse. It's not like I don't know … [Read more...]
Kate: “A Princess On Her Own”
Did you hear the sad news? Kate Middleton is a “princess on her own” doing horrible, shocking sounding things like going out in public solo and taking of the Royal Puppy all. by. herself. What, … [Read more...]
Monday Funny: Nerf Gun is MilSpouse’s Best Friend
When I saw this video for the first time I thought "is this woman a military spouse?!" ... and then spent the rest of the day thinking about all the awesome things I could accomplish if I had expert … [Read more...]
The Milspouse Facelift: Skypoplasti
I harbor the fantasy that I will always look like the fresh-faced girl in the polka-dot dress that my husband remembers waving goodbye to, but real life just doesn’t accommodate that desire and … [Read more...]
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Monday Funny: Now That’s Punny!
I'm going to go ahead and out myself now: I'm a huge -- HUGE -- nerd. And I think puns are really funny. What? You don't? Come on, give them one more chance ...%embed2%Think I shouldn't be in … [Read more...]
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Monday Funny: Perception vs. Reality
Isn't it fun when you find something that perfectly depicts your life while having the bonus of making you laugh? An internet meme that spread like wildfire last week contrasted what any given group … [Read more...]
Newsflash: Military Look is now Fashionable
Did you know that the “military look” is fashionable? Said look, and I quote “chic-ifies” your outfit.Let’s pause here. When was the last time you looked at your servicemember and said … [Read more...]
Monday Funny: $*@# Military Wives Say
If you’re the same level of Facebook addict I am, you’ve probably noticed all the videos floating around titled “Sh*t my [insert pronoun] says.” These quick videos make fun of your people … [Read more...]
Reverse the Roles and Hilarity Ensues
Unfortunately, I'm stuck working this weekend and to add insult to injury, the cupboards are getting bare. On an ordinary Saturday, I would have hit the grocery store early this morning. Thankfully, … [Read more...]
Why a PCS Is Like Having a Baby
'Tis the season and many of my friends are preparing to PCS. Here are my seven reasons why a PCS is similar to birthing babies. Maybe you can relate, whether you are about to have a baby or … [Read more...]
Some Things Never Change
Some things just do not change.Last year while hanging out at the pool, a friend and I observed how there seems to be a hotbed of close personal activity between members of the opposite sex and … [Read more...]
The 12 Submarine (Wife) Days Christmas
Sometimes, phrases get stuck in my head and I have to write it down. That's what began here and I ended up making it into an entire poem. I hope you enjoy my "12 Subby (Wife) Days of Christmas."I … [Read more...]
Romance Novels and SEALs, Revisited
Last week I blogged about a collection of romance stories about Navy SEALs called “SEAL of my Dreams” and gave the entire concept in general a hard time. While not a romance novel reader myself … [Read more...]
A Christmas Carol for MilSpouses
This one is for all MilSpouses dealing with deployment this holiday season ... The 12 Stages of Deployment -- to "The 12 Days of Christmas." Be prepared for a laugh.P.S. Chocolate totally IS a … [Read more...]
How Not to Meet the New Neighbors
One day last week, my ordinarily uneventful walk to the mailbox and back turned into an embarrassing ordeal. Max, who many of you have heard from before, apparently decided it was time to create some … [Read more...]
High-and-Tight: The MilDog Plight
Over the weekend, one of our family members mistakenly agreed to the wrong type of grooming package for her cat. The 13 year-old normally fluffy Ragdoll ended up with a lion cut. If you don't know … [Read more...]
(Please) Do Not Pack!
I had a lot of advice and moving stories thrown my way before we moved, but one story in particular stuck out the most. Supposedly, a family arrived at their next base and eagerly started opening all … [Read more...]
