The Military Spouse’s Guide to the 2018 Government Shutdown
John and I dealt with a government shutdown in 2013, just 3 or so months into being married… and pretty much broke. I had left my job (so we could get married and live together) and both of our cars had died a week apart from each other. (Well, not so much died as spectacularly […]
10 Perfect Valentine’s Day Gifts to Send During a Deployment
Romance is in the air… …and February 14th is just round the corner… Well, maybe not quite yet, but if you’re doing a deployed Valentine’s Day, it’s never too early to get those care packages packed and sent. There are lots of ways to celebrate Valentine’s: diving head-first into the mushy-gushy-lovey-dovey matching PJ sets, getting […]
7 Must-Have Apps for Long Distance Relationships
When you’re far from your love, a few days apart can seem like years and a hundred miles can feel like a million more. It can be exciting at first–distance does, sometimes, make the heart grow fonder. But being apart for extended periods of time can be boring and tedious. There are only so many […]
Breastfeeding Moms Should Definitely Bookmark This Free Resource
This post is sponsored by Aeroflow. All work and opinions are mine. Especially if you’re a first-time mom (or first-time mom-to-be), it can all be a little overwhelming. From parenting bloggers (all with different opinions and varying levels of education on the subject at hand) to the pressure you put on yourself (the struggle is […]
10 Fab Ways to Celebrate an LDR Anniversary
Long-distance relationships can be tough even on the most mundane of days. But throw an anniversary into the mix–a day that society says should be special, exciting, and celebrated together–and suddenly, a tough day can easily turn tragic. Despite how difficult a long-distance anniversary may seem, there are some great ways to celebrate together when […]
These 5 Brilliant Ideas from Milspouses Will Make Your Life Awesome in 2018
A new year is always a wonderful way to get serious about making life a little better. Military spouses are all about that life, to be honest. From figuring out how to PCS eight timezones alone to buying a house without ever stepping foot inside it, spouses are all about being more efficient, knowing how […]
Watch These 5 Breakout Milspouse Bloggers in 2018
Looking forward to the new year can be as scary as it is fun. As we leave this worn-in year, 2018 is a big, blank slate. There’s so much to be written, so many adventures to have, and so many people to meet. So, I wanted you to meet a few military spouse bloggers who […]
Do These 7 Things Before 2018 to Start the New Year Right
This post is sponsored by DiscountGlasses.com. All work and opinions are my own. I love this time of the year: after the excitement and excess of the holidays comes the new year. New goals, a new start, new experiences, new dreams. But before all of that… there are still the last few days of the […]
How to Celebrate a Deployment Christmas Without Wrecking Your Bank Account
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Navy Federal Credit Union for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Christmas during deployment can be a very lonely time… for both the person away and the person (or people) at home. And let’s be real: Our culture doesn’t make it any easier. When […]
The Military Spouse’s Emotional Toolkit for Christmas
My first Christmas as a military spouse, I was an emotional wreck. John and I were celebrating the season away from home, and while it wasn’t the first time for him, it was the first time for me. It probably goes without saying that the season was a roller coaster. There were highs and lows […]
