11 Tips to Handle Surprise Deployment Extensions Like a Pro
Oh, man! That countdown was getting so, so, so close to zero. And then you’re hit with an unexpected deployment extension. Like you weren’t just barely hanging on to your sanity already. No, you’re getting the military spouse gauntlet: surviving an extra undetermined amount of time before homecoming is even tentatively scheduled. Cool. Everything’s fine. […]
How to Make a Welcome Home Beer Cake for Homecoming
Often, I receive emails and comments asking for suggestions for deployment and homecoming gifts. When John came home from Afghanistan, I didn’t even think of a homecoming present. The only real thing I brought him was a giant piece of cake from my bridal shower (which had happened the night before). And then I received […]
How to Make a Welcome Back Homecoming Basket
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ShareYourSummer #CollectiveBias #ad The entire year John was deployed, he talked about how much he couldn’t wait to be home– to wear clothes that truly felt clean, to take a shower in his own bathroom… He wanted to […]
16 Homecoming Tips from Military Spouses Who Keep it Real
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 […]
What I’ve Learned One Year After Homecoming
So, this is weird. John and I had college friends visiting us on June 1. (That’s not the weird part.) All four of us were jammed into our car and we were driving back from having brunch when I realized: It was one year ago that John came home. (That’s the weird part.) Looking over at […]
Five Lessons I Learned During Reintegration After Deployment
I am not going to pretend that I’m the guru of homecomings . I’ve only been through one and am in awe of the couples who have been through two… or three… or five… or more.But for those of you who are anticipating or are in your first deployment, this may come in handy for […]
6 Perfect Songs for a Homecoming Playlist
Homecoming. It’s the day you start dreaming of from the time you say goodbye to your deploying loved one at the bus or airport or parking lot. It’s the day you imagine on your very worst days of deployment. It’s the goal. Day Zero (if you count down) or Day [Insert Your Number Here] (if […]
