Tag: military life
Why Military Life Changed Me for the Better
I was a young college student when I met my husband. I didn’t have any experience with the military and was hesitant to dive...
5 Tips for a Successful Night at the Military Ball
It's that time of year again: beautiful formal gowns, perfectly manicured nails, and men in immaculate dress uniforms. Ball season only comes around once...
Embrace the Suck (Part Two) – Gypsy Life Survival Tips
You’ve watched the moving truck roll down the street, turned in the keys, piled the kids clutching man’s best friend into the car, and...
PCSing with an Exceptional Family Member
Recently, my husband's military record changed to reflect that he now has an "exceptional family member." Prior to the diagnosis, nothing appeared amiss. Afterwards, I experienced an array of...
Hitting the Unpause Button
Call me crazy, but I absolutely love PCSing! It is a great opportunity to purge all the junk in our house, find a new...
How to Make Military Friends and Keep Them
Here is a little known military life truth: Making friends and keeping them is no easy task. We all know how it feels to...
Traveling with Kids: It’s Worth the Hassle
"Because getting there is half the fun. You know that." -- Clark W. Griswold (National Lampoon's Vacation)
Sometimes I feel like this quote from one...
Embrace the Suck (Part One) – Empty House Party
It’s time for the kids to bounce off the walls, slide on the floor, and hang off the ceiling, but they can’t jump on...