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Martha Summerhayes: An Adventurous Army Wife
As one year ends and another dawns, I often find myself in a nostalgic frame of mind. The sentimental part of me wants to hold on to all the sweetness of the previous year, while the adventurous part of me is excited for what opportunities the new year might hold. As an Army wife, it is rare that a new year begins without some expectation of a fairly dramatic change to my family’s life.
Dear Deployment Gnome
Dear Deployment Gnome,
A number of months back, you moved in and brought all your mischief and problems with you. At first we struggled and fought and you wore me out—it was nothing but an uphill battle. Then when life continued, you continued to pop up and see how many different bumps you could throw in the road.
Most Memorable Milspouse Moments: Part 1
Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like our military family spends a good deal of time dreaming about the future: our next duty station, when our service member will be promoted, when the next deployment will creep up, and yes, even imagining (and sometimes dreaming about!) what life after the military will be.
7 House-Hunting Tips for Military Families
House hunting for military families is a bit different than what our civilian counterparts go through. We’re usually working on a compressed timetable due to a PCS move, may deal with negotiations long distance, or have one spouse accomplishing much of the legwork while the other is deployed or away for duty. Whatever the reason you’ve decided to buy a home, whether it’s a long-term investment or your “forever home,” start with these seven tips for your best house-hunting experience:
5 Humorous Vacation Hacks
Summer is here, my friends! It’s time for fun in the sun, creating new ways to entertain the kids since they’re out of school (#CanYouSaySummerCamp), and of course, vacations.
Now, if you are anything like our family, vacations are not as relaxing as they used to be. With a 4-year-old and a 4-month-old, going anywhere for an hour is sometimes level: mission impossible.
Hotel Living: Not as Romantic as It Sounds
We have begun our three-month stay at Fort Jackson. At first I thought, my hubby and me, on an extended “vacation,” no chores, no cooking. Just me and my honey hanging out in a hotel room together—how romantic!
Um, no.
The National Memorial Day Concert: Photo Blog
Remember that saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words?” Well, I think it’s true. I was recently privileged to attend The National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, D.C., and today, I want to share some of the most photogenic moments.
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