My three year old son loves Superheroes. It has become an obsession in his young life. At this point nearly all his pajamas have capes. He spends his days running up and down my hallways … [Read more...]
Duty and Honor Bound
My husband is a man of duty and honor. Which is why this will be a solemn homecoming. Soon (of course I cannot say when), my husband is scheduled to return home, but his mission is not complete. … [Read more...]
Preparing for Deployment
You find out that your service member has come down on deployment orders. What now? First, take a deep breath............... It is true that there is a laundry list of things to consider and get done. … [Read more...]
One Bite at a Time
In the comments, mrsmartin says something I'm sure we all can relate to, about a phone call with her husband: well, we finally got to talk for like 17 minutes and in that time, all the stress, … [Read more...]
Presidential Recognition
Last week I had the most surreal and humbling experience. I was allowed to represent "Sew Much Comfort" at the White House in a meeting with President Bush. He had asked 15 … [Read more...]
DMV woes
I recently posted about budgeting for a PCS and, admittedly, left out a few things. Thankfully, others have graciously added some of their experiences in the comments section. Well, … [Read more...]
Soooo Busted
Upon my Mother In Laws suggestion I learned to adopt "Mother's Day Off" when my Dear Husband was deployed. It wasn't really a day off, it was more or less a day every couple of weeks, … [Read more...]
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Our housing has been privatized. And don't expect to hear any talk about how wonderful it is from me, either. There have been... issues. But one thing I can say about our housing having … [Read more...]
Figuring Out the Rules
I've always been a follow-the-rules type person. My husband teases me because I'm the girl who stands at the crosswalk when absolutely zero cars are coming because the DON'T WALK sign is still … [Read more...]
A Blast From the Past
A while back, I read a very funny posting on a military.com discussion board, and I wrote about it on SpouseBUZZ. The posting was written by a Marine wife whose name is MJ Lauer. Today, it's receiving … [Read more...]
One is the Loneliest Number
That's a picture of my Pampered Chef Small Bar Pan. And that circle baked into the middle is the result of repeatedly baking a single Pillsbury biscuit. Which I did for 13 months. I have … [Read more...]
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Did you know?
This week's Military Report includes: Career Job Reservation Quotas Announced DOD Releases Report on Infectious Diseases Free Military Education Seminar Online Opportunities and … [Read more...]
My Inner Hippie
Someday, the fashion editors at Home and Garden and other such magazines need to get together and do a military issue. Not that I volunteer my home, or anything. I mean, seriously, I have … [Read more...]
From the Mailbag
Military life can be intimidating for a new milspouse. Learning the acronyms, rank, chain of command, etc. can seem overwhelming. The military has its own language and culture, which sets it far apart … [Read more...]
I Love, I Love, I Love My Calendar Girl
Spouse Buzz T-Shirt Baby (to join our T-Shirt Babe): Lilah's rockin' The Buzz...do you have your Buzz on? … [Read more...]
Pick a Little, Talk a Little
Many people love a little gossip...it is a stereotype of large groups of (mostly) women that unfortunately seems to have a kernel of truth to it. But there is a time and a place, I think. One of … [Read more...]
Payday Loan Smackdown
Interest rates of 400% (that's four, zero, ZERO) will be a thing of the past for servicemembers and their spouses once a government-imposed cap on payday lenders is instituted. Have you or … [Read more...]
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Comin’ At You Live….
I thought I would remind you that the SpouseBUZZ crew will be in Killeen, Texas on Saturday, October 28 for SpouseBUZZ LIVE. The first 500 spouses to enter will receive a fabulous gift basket. … [Read more...]
