There I was: a military girlfriend who had absolutely no idea what military life was actually like. I mean, I watched a bunch of war movies. So there was that. But Band of Brothers isn't exactly a primer for what being in a military relationship is like. Maybe you're like I was-- fumbling around and

There I was: a military girlfriend who had absolutely no idea what military life was actually like. I mean, I watched a bunch of war movies. So there was that. But Band of Brothers isn't exactly a primer for what being in a military relationship is like. Maybe you're like I was-- fumbling around and

All-time BEST list of quotes for military service members and families on courage, bravery, gratitude, perseverance, patriotism and more.

Many military spouses hate the 'dependent' label we are often given, but I'm embracing it. Read on to find out why!

I will never forget the Christmas John was deployed to Afghanistan. On Christmas Day, we video chatted and I watched the blocky picture of him jump around on the screen as his internet cut in and out. Suddenly, there was an announcement and John got up and left abruptly. I watched the empty screen, waiting

Deployment quotes for military spouses and significant others that will make your heart skip a beat. They're the perfect set of military wife quotes to inspire you during the ups and downs of deployment.

Over the past two years of Pinteresting, I've collected A LOT of material having to do with the military. And those pins and boards and pinners have really paid off. I have received a lot of neat opportunities from participating on Pinterest-- I've found out about conferences and symposiums, I've made connections with others... I've

Nothing really prepares you for military life....

Being a new mom is never easy, everything is so stressful. There are so many things that you are learning every single day and when you believe that you have gained some sort of sanity in your life, things change again. New mom status is very similar to being a military spouse – lots of […]

Military marriage can be tough. Any marriage can be tough. But it's also possible to foster an amazing relationship despite the deployments and separations. I asked a group of fantastic military spouses who all have marriages of varying lengths for their #1 piece of advice for having a strong, resilient marriage. Here's what they said:

Today we’re sharing expert moving tips, prepping for a move, moving with kids of all ages, moving with pets, moving overseas, and more.

Deployment quotes for military spouses and significant others that will make your heart skip a beat. They're the perfect set of military wife quotes to inspire you during the ups and downs of deployment.

Ashley Metesh-McCoy shared her experience in the military and what it was like to coming home from a deployment. She didn't expect to deploy right after

Military spouses and significant others, here's how you can use the 5 love languages for more meaningful care packages and communication during deployments.

Today, I stumbled across this article at CreditCards.com, 6 personal finance tips for military spouses. While these are important, they're missing my most important financial advice for military spouses:

There's something really exciting and magical about opening your door and finding a box on your front porch addressed to you. When John was deployed, I found myself so excited for the mail. Even if there wasn't a letter from him waiting for me, there was usually something else-- a magazine, a postcard--something to break

Solo-Parenting is easily one of the most difficult parts of military life. Here is some advice from military spouses who have been there!

Deployment quotes for military spouses and significant others that will make your heart skip a beat. They're the perfect set of military wife quotes to inspire you during the ups and downs of deployment.

Looking for friendship and support within the military? Check out these 15 awesome military spouse Facebook groups - there's something here for everyone!

The day that John came home, I was a mess. I had driven more than 9 hours (much of it in stand-still traffic), in blazing summer heat and a car who's air conditioning broke... Once I got into town, my battle buddy and I thought we had enough time to eat a nice meal, go

Some military spouses might feel embarrassed to admit they had a deployment meltdown. But I’m not even mildly embarrassed. Here’s why.

I am terrified of heights. I don't think terrified even begins to do the all-consuming fear justice. And it's a finicky thing, fear. I'm not scared of a being in a tall building or even flying in a plane. I used to really like rock climbing, and even though I haven't done it in ages,

Learn the 7 stages of deployment anger, when they occur, the feelings to expect, and how to manage each stage to nip deployment anger in the bud.

Deployment quotes for military spouses and significant others that will make your heart skip a beat. They're the perfect set of military wife quotes to inspire you during the ups and downs of deployment.

If I’d know better, I would’ve stayed home until I got the “official” phone call. My husband was finally coming home from deployment after months away on ship. 36 weeks pregnant (with a soon to be 10 lb baby) with a very energetic toddler in the peak of an oppressively hot summer, and I was so ready for my husband to hurry up and get home.

Deployment quotes for military spouses and significant others that will make your heart skip a beat. They're the perfect set of military wife quotes to inspire you during the ups and downs of deployment.

I truly believe these made our relationship stronger

The big D is happening, all of the things have imploded, and Murphy's Law is in full effect. The car has broken down, the dishwasher exploded, and the kids are running wild. If you are

Do you know what to expect while on FaceTime during deployment?

Deployment quotes for military spouses and significant others that will make your heart skip a beat. They're the perfect set of military wife quotes to inspire you during the ups and downs of deployment.

Being a military wife is hard. And there's a reason for it.

Deployment quotes for military spouses and significant others that will make your heart skip a beat. They're the perfect set of military wife quotes to inspire you during the ups and downs of deployment.

Deployment quotes for military spouses and significant others that will make your heart skip a beat. They're the perfect set of military wife quotes to inspire you during the ups and downs of deployment.

Time and time again military spouses speak those words to me. To be honest, I didn’t know either. How does anyone really know?

Bouncing a baby on her right hip, she looked away from me and stared out the window. Then slowly and carefully—sentence by sentence—she revealed what was haunting her as a military spouse. “I was 19

Nothing really prepares you for military life....

Are you a military spouse that needs to make money? Here are 25 work from home jobs with work initiatives for military spouses and veterans.

If you are a milso or military spouse facing a first deployment, you aren't alone. Here's all the reasons you will rock your first deployment!

There are 5 different stages of pre-deployment military spouses go through. This isn't anything official, but just something I've noticed over the years.

New military spouses are learning a lot at the same time: acronyms, schedules, and the whole world of military money. Here's where to start!

For everyone who has heard the term milso, this article explains what is a milso, and what it really means to be a "military significant other."