I became a military spouse in a relatively calm period. It was after Desert Storm and years before September 11. Of course, deployments did happen. They always do, even in peacetime, but they were … [Read more...]
When Life Imitates The Price is Right
This time I didn't fall down. I didn't have toilet paper trailing my shoe (or my underwear). I didn't have my skirt stuck in the back of my pantyhose, there was no stealth booger hanging … [Read more...]
These are a few of my favorite things…
Our Thanksgiving this year was spent together, the 4 of us around my table. Thrilled to be together, but thinking of those, that are enduring a deployment over the Holiday Season. DH's … [Read more...]
Counting Down
Not too long ago I wrote a post about waiting for JD's upcoming deployment to begin. Well, we are officially counting down the days. Today he was packing his bags and I realized that we … [Read more...]
From the Mailbag
I received a question from a Navy wife.Hi Andi, I just stumbled on the Spousebuzz Blog today and I think it's great! I'm a Navy wife of 7 years dealing with my husband's selection for an IA. Has … [Read more...]
Surviving Deployment – What’s Your Story?
The topic for December's What's Your Story contest is "Surviving Deployment." We've discussed the subject of deployment many times here at SpouseBUZZ. Each of us have our own way … [Read more...]
Movers
I hate movers. I don't mind moving so much -- moving can be fun -- but I hate moving day. I hate the idea of movers, people who come into my house and dig around in my drawers and … [Read more...]
Now Your Name is Sir
One of the facts of military life we have to deal with, like it or not, is that our families are a reflection on the active duty member. For our family, with four roiling and active children … [Read more...]
Holiday Matters
With Thanksgiving behind us and all the relatives back home in MN, it seems almost dreary and lifeless around the house. I'm not sure whether to look forward to a relative-less Christmas or, as … [Read more...]
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Military Spouse Career News
Spouse Career Center News this week: How Organizations Can Help a Mother's Professional Life A New Job Is a New Start 5 Myths of Holiday Job SearchingLearn to Sell YourselfThree Keys to Transforming … [Read more...]
You Can Tell Drill Weekend is Coming When…
my husband shaves off his beard. Seriously, that's usually the giveaway drill weekend is coming up. Our eight year old, who has no use for calendars except for when it comes to vacation time, … [Read more...]
I’m Sorry, My Husband Isn’t Available Right Now
I'm not an easily frightened person. If I were, I would have been forced to deal with it a long time ago. Being an Army wife would have seen to that. Many of our spouses are TDY, involved in training … [Read more...]
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Did you know?
This week's Military Report includes: Air Force, Navy Introduce Online Reservations Enter the Military.com Commissary Sweepstakes Servicemember Discount Center Operation … [Read more...]
From the Keyboard of a Soldier
A few days ago, I published a post that dealt with reintegration. You can read that post by clicking here. Today, I'm posting an email written from the perspective of a soldier who hopes that his … [Read more...]
On Being a Midget
Yep, that's right. I'm now officially a single-digit-midget. And you know what? It's not all it's made out to be. … [Read more...]
Homeschooling Military Families
Our family is a homeschooling military family. Homeschooling within the military community continues to grow, just as it does nationwide and worldwide. If you are a homeschooling military … [Read more...]
Perception
I found the following over at Sgt. Hooks place. She sat down to the Thanksgiving table, crowded with a cornucopia of delicious looking and wonderfully smelling foods. He sat down to the … [Read more...]
