Here’s How to Use Overstock.com’s Perks for the Military
I have received products from Overstock.com in exchange for this post. All opinions are mine. By now, if you don’t know that I love talking up organizations and companies that support the military, you haven’t been paying attention. And you shouldn’t be surprised. But here’s why, just in case you are. When John and I […]
To the Spouse Who’s Losing Their Sense of Self
It’s no secret that the transition to military spouse was a hard one for me. I’ve been really open about it… and when I talk about it, I always hear a resounding “me too!” from other spouses. The truth is, no matter how much you want life to stay the same, after you marry someone in […]
This Helped Me Get Out of My Military Spouse Funk
This post is sponsored by Blue Star Families. All opinions are my own. Before I married John, I was an independent woman. I had a career and a job with benefits. I lived on my own. I kicked some serious butt on my own. And then (of course) I fell in love with a sailor. […]
Expecting and New Military Moms Should Know This About TRICARE Coverage
This is a sponsored post by Aeroflow. All opinions are my own. If you’re new to the military (or let’s be honest, even if you’re not), TRICARE can be a little confusing. And by a little, I mean a lot. Sometimes it seems like the rules and procedures change from base clinic to base clinic… […]
31 #@%&in’ Things That’ll Do the Cursing For You When Military Life Gets Tough
Shut the front door! What the fudge?! Son of a biscuit! Whether it causes you chagrin or a chuckle, being a military spouse or SO means you’re bound to hear more than a few “hecks” and “darns” here and there. But milso life isn’t a cakewalk, and it’s no doubt that at least once, something’s […]
Here’s How to Get Lowe’s New Military Discount and Perks
This is NOT a sponsored post. I just love sharing opportunities from companies that offer military discounts, incentives, and perks! Are you getting ready to do a little work around the house? (Or yard… or…?) If you are, make sure you take advantage of Lowe’s expanded military discount program. Now, all folks who have served honorably […]
39 Ways to Keep Your On-Base House Organized and Feeling Spacious
On-base housing is notorious for being… well, not exactly what you want. If you’re feeling a little cramped and looking for ways to stay organized and save some space, look no further! Here are 39 items that will help to keep your organized while opening up every room in your house. Living room If you […]
Get Ready for Summer with Road Trip Playlists
This post is sponsored by the Steel Market Development Institute. All opinions and work are my own. Is there anything more American than listening to tunes with the windows down, driving across some long roads during the summer? (The answer is no, by the way.) Summer road trips factor into many of my most precious memories, […]
To the Military Spouse Who Is Freaking Out Right Now
Daily–usually multiple times a day–I get emails asking for advice or help. They’re mostly from new military spouses and girlfriends (no guys have emailed me yet, sorry!) who are freaking out. It might be that they haven’t heard from their loved one in the field. Or that they don’t know how to face the upcoming […]
6 Smart Shopping Tricks for Military Families
This post is sponsored by EveryDeal. All opinions are my own. The first three months of our marriage was a financial disaster. I had left my job to move two states to John (since, obviously, he could not move to me). Originally we were fine. We paid off a big chunk of student loan debt… […]
