As most of you know, the war in Iraq is over. But what many of you might not know is that there are very mixed emotions throughout the military community about the conclusion of a nearly nine year war that cost way too many lives and way too many dollars, a war that is leaving people […] Read more…
Mil Spouse Holiday Blog Swap 2011!
The holiday season is upon us! People are busy shopping for the perfect gifts for loved ones, finalizing travel plans, decorating their homes, and cuddling up on the couch for that special holiday movie. And somewhere amidst all the chaos, we bloggers still manage to find the time to write about it. In the spirit of bringing […] Read more…
Top 10 Things NOT To Do as a Military Spouse
Last week my military id was confiscated while I was visiting the clinic. Yes, someone just took it and didn’t give it back. Yes, I knew it was expired. Yes, I was hoping nobody would notice. Yes, it was embarrassing when I was escorted into the clinic like a criminal. Yes, it was a big […] Read more…
To Homestead or Not to Homestead, That is the Question
I’ve been writing this blog for almost 2 years now. And I’ve never written about PCS’ing. Well, I’ve mentioned PCS’es our family has gone through in the past, but not recent PCS’es. I’ve had a couple of people ask me when we’ll be moving but I usually answer that I don’t really know. And the reason […] Read more…
I Feel the Urge to Purge: The Story of an Unloved Dresser
Shortly after Mr. Roller Coaster and I PCS’ed to our first duty station, he purchased an entire set of bedroom furniture. Without my knowledge. Without my input. I saw the furniture for the first time when it was in my bedroom. And I’ve been wanting to get rid of it ever since. Mostly, I despise […] Read more…
Top 10 List of Books About Deployment for Military Families
The other day a friend of mine emailed to ask for deployment advice. It wasn’t the first time her husband deployed, but it was the first time her young child started expressing his stress through anger and behavior changes. My kids never acted out their deployment stress, maybe because my daughter was too young to understand […] Read more…
