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10 Truths About Military Life That Military Spouses Know Are True

Julie — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:57:00 +0000

On November 8th, 2005, my husband re-enlisted in the US Army. This was a huge change for us and our family. My husband had been in the Army when he was a lot younger, years before I met him. He had gotten out, returned home and we met a few years after that. We got...

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75 Smart Tips for Surviving the Next Military Deployment

Julie — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:12:00 +0000

Deployment. Deployment. Deployment. That word is enough to turn a good day into a bad one. As military spouses, we know that deployments are a part of military life. Surviving deployment is a must, even on those most difficult days. Whether your spouse deploys every few months or you go through a 9 or 12-month...

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How To Keep Kids Busy This Summer, Even When You Are On a Budget

Julie — Thu, 28 May 2026 11:01:00 +0000

Summer is here and you might be trying to figure out what to do with your kids for their time off from school. Yes, there are camps and classes that you could sign them up for, but those all cost money, sometimes a lot of it. If you are on a tighter budget, you...

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18 Military Spouse Deployment Quotes to Get You Through the Hard Days

Julie — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:50:00 +0000

Over the years military life has changed. From the way you PCS to how TRICARE works. But one thing that always seems to be true is that service members will get deployed.

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10 Places You Must Add to To Your New Military Duty Station Checklist

Julie — Thu, 14 May 2026 12:49:00 +0000

10 Places You Must Find When You First Get To Your New Military Duty Station The day after we flew into Germany my husband had to go to work. He left about 5am in the morning. I was so tired that day and the world seemed like a dream. Jet lag is no joke and...

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10 Of The Best Places To Make Friends as a Military Spouse

Julie — Tue, 12 May 2026 11:25:00 +0000

You are new to your duty station, you don’t know anyone, and your spouse is going to deploy sometime in the next few months. Where do you go to make friends? What can you do to find them? How can you be part of this military community everyone talks about? How can you make friends...

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10 Lessons Military Spouse Life Teaches You Over the Years

Julie — Fri, 01 May 2026 10:08:00 +0000

Life as a military spouse has taught me so much over the years! When I first became a military spouse, I had no idea how much this life would change me. Over the years, through deployments, moves, and everything in between, I’ve learned lessons I never expected, but ones I will carry for the rest...

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Military Spouse Social Media: Navigating Motherhood and Connection

Julie — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:54:00 +0000

As a military spouse, social media often becomes more than just scrolling; it’s how we stay connected during deployments, moves, and long-distance friendships. This guest post explores the different ways moms can use social media to connect with others, a must as military spouses. Living so far from our loved ones, having our spouse have...

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