Have you been thinking about starting a fitness program or taking your current program to the next level? Are you looking for some inspiration or motivation? Taking care of our bodies has enormous … [Read more...]
The Talk
It's that time of year again! Time for hundreds of military families to sit down with their children and have......the talk! Well, we are with you and I have to admit that I am somewhat … [Read more...]
You’re Not Always on Base, You Know!
Last week hubby and I managed, by chance to make it to Kohl's annual winter sale - this is, of course, when we stock up on clothes for our children to grow into. Anyway, this was purely by … [Read more...]
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Did you know?
This week's Military Report includes: Act Now to Apply for Scholarships Scholarships for Servicemembers and Family Deployed Soldiers Can Now Send Videos Army Referral Bonus Program … [Read more...]
R&R is almost here!!!
Why am I not more excited? Don't get me wrong - I'm excited. Really. I am truly looking forward to having MacGyver back in my life, even if only for 2 weeks. It's great and I'm thrilled. I'm so … [Read more...]
Take them or leave them?: My two cents
(This post prompted by Joan d'Arc's recent post) My father wasn't military, but we still moved quite frequently when I was growing up. I always held on to the friendships I made in every city … [Read more...]
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Take them or leave them?
I didn't grow up in a military family, but we were definitely "separated" from our extended family. My parents were born and raised in TX, but they ended up in PA by the time I was … [Read more...]
Grocery Shopping Shock and Awe
I only shop at the commissary. I don't even think of shopping anywhere else. It's an old habit really. It's not as though, since I live off-base, it's the closest grocery store to … [Read more...]
Life Guard
I spent Monday morning differently than I usually do. Instead of making breakfast for the children and I, and staring at my to do list for the week, I gathered a notebook, and my laptop and went … [Read more...]
The Power of No
Although I'm in law school now, my studies prior to this focused on communication. It's a fascinating topic when you break it down. We spend so much time desiring effective communication … [Read more...]
When You Don’t Call First
My house is a mess, I am still in my pajamas, I haven't showered yet today, and we're having fast food for dinner. It's been one of those days. … [Read more...]
Privatized Housing
Have you lived on a military installation with privatization? If you have, throw some comments our way......... I lived on an Army installation where Picerne Military Housing took over. I … [Read more...]
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AAFES “New Year Baby Sweepstakes”
Calling all New Year Babies:The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) is kicking off 2007 with an exclusive contest for the military's newest moms and dads. Open to any authorized Exchange … [Read more...]
Dear News Media: Shut Up. Just Shut Up
I just got a call from one of my best friends. Her husband is one week away from leaving Iraq and coming home - one of the hardest times in deployment. It's that time when you pray for your "luck" … [Read more...]
The SpouseBUZZ Book Club?
Okay, I'm thinking out loud here, which is often a dangerous thing for me to do. Just ask my husband... Last month, some of the SpouseBUZZ authors received a copy of While They're at War, a … [Read more...]
Online Spouse Education Resource
NMFA Launches Online Military Spouse Education ResourceWhen it comes to continuing education, frequent moves present challenges such as transferring credits to equivalent courses, varying state … [Read more...]
Merit Badges
I think, as military spouses, there should be some kind of recognition system. Something similar to what the Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts have. Merit badges, if you will. For instance...a few months ago, I … [Read more...]
Empower that Purse!
When each new year begins, we're inundated with media stories on how to trim the fat from our bodies, our budgets and our schedule. Although it could do me good to listen to the body fat … [Read more...]
