Tag: military life
It Takes a Village, But Turnover is High
One of the challenges of being a military spouse is that you are unlikely to live near your (or your spouse's) family. That means...
I’m Not Enough, But That’s OK
I have been called Super-Mom on many occasions. I give a little smile and say “thanks” out of the side of my mouth. Of...
Easter Resolutions (Because New Year’s Is So Last Year )
Let me just say, I have never been one for New Year’s resolutions. I am the person who gets annoyed by all the new...
The Unseen Sacrifices of a Military Spouse
It’s been one of those weeks, folks, where complaint after compliant leaves my lips and my heart feels weakened by the hardships of this...
The Struggle to Choose Joy
We’ve been at our new duty station for a little over seven months now, so we have passed the “adjustment period” of a typical...
Military Moms Blog Real Estate Guide
The MilMB Real Estate Guide is a resource we have carefully curated with the distinct needs of military families in mind.
Military families tend to...
An Apology to the Military Spouse
Dear Military Spouse,
I wasn’t always one of you. And even after I was, I wasn’t really.
I was a Midwestern kid who spent every day...
8 Date Night Alternatives
With Valentine's Day approaching, many of us may be brainstorming ways to spend it with that special someone. Maybe you’re thinking a trip to...
New to Texas? Top 5 Reasons to Pick H-E-B Over the...
I am going to just come right out and say it. I have been having an affair ... with H-E-B.
The first time we met,...
Yes, My Husband is a Reservist, and Yes, We Are “Real”...
I recently had a conversation with the spouse of an active-duty military member that got me thinking.
We were trying to set up a play...
Hey Military Spouse, Stop Apologizing All the Time!
Tis' the season for resolutions! In case you don't already have an overwhelming agenda of things to live up to this year ;) may...
Setting the Tone: Choosing Optimism
We've all been there. It's PCS time, and we miss the things we left behind. We miss the familiarity of knowing where all our...