Most of the time I think my children are pretty amazing. I know...I'm biased. I freely admit that. I think that, as a parent, part of my job (along with being their biggest advocate) is to be my … [Read more...]
The Waiting Game
The wait is on. The military's famous for the old adage "Hurry up and wait." Well, that's what I'm experiencing right now. I don't like waiting, never have. I've … [Read more...]
Battling Sheets
There's a rule out there for military spouses; in fact, I think it might be the Murphy's Law for military spouses. If your sweetie deploys, something's going to break. It'll probably be … [Read more...]
From the Mailbag
A milspouses sends this email:I would like to hear from spouses on whether they think volunteering within the military reflects well on their active-duty spouse or not? I know many of us … [Read more...]
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Servicemember freebie
I just wish I was in Florida to take advantage of this! Maybe some of you are in the area and can 'cruise' on over to Daytona!! Warning to you: Don't be in such a hurry to get there … [Read more...]
Today I Screamed
At the SpouseBuzz event at Fort Hood, one of the questions asked of the panel I was on was, "How do you deal with deployments." Now, everyone else had great answers; ways to keep busy, … [Read more...]
Deployment Confessions
We all know that life when our servicemember is home is different than life when they are gone for a significant amount of time. Routines are changed. Priorities are reorganized. Power structures are … [Read more...]
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Government and You E-News for November 15, 2006
Topics in this Week's News Include: 1. What Do the Election Results Mean for Military Families? 2. TRICARE Website Gets A New Look 3. Navy Sets Up Hotline for Individual Augmentees and Families 4. … [Read more...]
Toy Summit with Santa
Military Families Wanted for "Top of the World" Toy Summit with Santa at North Pole ( Alaska ) America. AmericaSupports You and Operation Homefront host all-expense paid trip to The Santa Claus House … [Read more...]
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Spouse for Hire
Have you checked out the side bar "Military Spouse Employer of the Day"? I know you've wanted to, I've been there myself. Staring at the little space wondering what was just … [Read more...]
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Did you know?
In this week's Military Report: Air Force Could Extend Officer Assignments GI Bill Increase -- Find a School Today Air Force Officials Announce New Guidelines Anthrax Vaccine Program to be Resumed … [Read more...]
One of the Upsides to Deployment
My dream job would be to work in the field of interior design. I don't like white walls. My dining room is red, my bedroom is blue and chocolate brown, my kitchen is yellow. Well, you get the idea. My … [Read more...]
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SpouseBUZZ Announcements
Okay, Navy and Reserve spouses, SpouseBUZZ has added a new author. On the right navigation bar, you'll see that navyreservewife has joined the team. You'll be hearing from her soon. Welcome aboard … [Read more...]
Sleep is SOOOO overrated
LoveMyTanker asks the question, Do you sleep while they are gone? Pshaw...sleep is SOOOOOO overrated. At least, that is what I keep telling myself. I am a night owl by nature. I blame my mother. She … [Read more...]
Do you sleep while they are gone?
While reading the postings No Sleep... and Looks Like We Are Not Alone.. I began thinking about all of the issues and funny things that I have done when my husband has been gone. Lack of sleep … [Read more...]
Valour-IT “Competition” Results
Hello, everyone!!! I wanted to report the results of the Project Valour-IT Veteran's Day fundraiser. In case you missed my post about Valour-IT, click here and see what it's all about! The … [Read more...]
In Which Airforcewife Tries Unsuccessfully to Travel
Being a military family, we tend to move and travel a lot. As I stated in my military.com profile, I'm the weirdo that likes to PCS. That's not a lie, I really do enjoy moving. … [Read more...]
Proud
Today I spent hours at the airport. Hours...And I was proud. I watched, as family, after family welcomed home loved ones from Iraq, Afghanistan, and boot camp. I saw signs. … [Read more...]
