Last Friday, Andi and AWTM were invited to speak with Andrea Shea King on her radio program. I liveblogged their conversation, but boy did it move fast! My apologies if I didn't get … [Read more...]
NMFA Government and You E-News – November 7, 2006
Topics in this Week's News Include: 1. NMFA Salutes Our Veterans-and Their Families! 2. Commissary Scholarship Applications Now Available for Military Children 3. How Well are DoD Schools Serving Your … [Read more...]
Connecting Generations
I have noticed there are a lot of military spouses of retirees who comment on this blog. I think it's great to have the connections between generations. On my way home from Ft. Hood the … [Read more...]
How Do You Mark Time?
Today, as I ate a bag of Cheetos (shhhh...don't tell), I noticed that the expiration date of the bag I was eating from falls smack in the middle of finals week next month. I was reminded then of one … [Read more...]
There’s No Such Thing as a Typical Military Spouse Experience
This is why we are here......... There's No Such Thing as a Typical Military Spouse Experience Every military spouse has a story to tell. Those stories could be humorous or heartbreaking, but no two … [Read more...]
Special Needs Book
The Department of Defense (DoD) Special Needs Parent Tool Kit contains 118 pages of comprehensive information and tools geared towards helping military families with special needs children navigate … [Read more...]
From the Mailbag
Procreate before or after deployment? One milspouse is struggling with this decision. She writes:As I am new...I'm sure you've had this topic before, but my husband and I are trying to get pregnant … [Read more...]
Ho! Ho! Ho!
I've got my son, Cubby, doing my Christmas cards labeled, addressed, stamped and stuffed for a boy scout 'project' - how pathetic a mother am I? It's a family life merit badge thing. I just … [Read more...]
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Did you know?
This week's Military Report includes: Air Force Clubs Announce New Program Veterans' Bill of Rights Announced to Build Unity Browse the New Classifieds on Military.com Military Appreciation Night … [Read more...]
Those Endearing Civilians
Here at SpouseBUZZ, we've had a few laughs at the expense of civilians (see here and here). These stories remind me of some conversations my husband and I have had with a friend of ours. We'll call … [Read more...]
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Contest Reminder
In the event that you missed the announcement regarding a new monthly contest sponsored by SpouseBUZZ, I wanted to post a reminder. Click here for details. We're receiving some great entries. Send us … [Read more...]
No Sleep… Or Why My Daughter Has a Foxhole Behind the Couch
I haven't slept in about four months, now. The irony of this never ceases to astound me, as each and every time my husband deploys there never fails to be a well meaning person who tries to … [Read more...]
The Stuff Dreams are made of….
And did they get you trade your heroes for ghosts? Hot ashes for trees? Hot air for a cool breeze? Cold comfort for change? And did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage? … [Read more...]
Household Claims
Fully Paid Household Claims are on the way.... What will this mean for you and your family?Service members who have household goods damaged or lost during government-directed moves will be reimbursed … [Read more...]
Grow Where You Are Planted
After the third or so person at SpouseBUZZ live commented on a lack of enthusiasm for Texas, I felt the need to come to the defense of the Republic State of Texas. Which is funny, because I am from … [Read more...]
Let them Eat… Macaroni!
My husband loves to eat. He loves to eat almost as much as he loves his wife and children, I think. When he is home, he does not demand full course gourmet meals, but the crestfallen look … [Read more...]
Dancing…
Come a little bit closerHear what I have to sayJust like children sleepinWe could dream this night away. ~Neil YoungHarvest Moon This past week while in Texas, I listened to the new generation's … [Read more...]
2006 Holiday Mail Deadlines
Will your service member be deployed during the holidays this year? Don't forget the holiday season mail deadlines. … [Read more...]
