April 2010 - Spouse Buzz - The Network of Care

Keeping the Home Fires Lit

Ever since he started taking boxing classes, my seven year old son has been stating his intention to be a fighter sponsored by Ranger Up. It's not surprising that he knows who they are - my husband has been coveting...

Published Sun, Apr 11 2010 8:51 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Miscellaneous, Day in the Life of a Milspouse, Family Matters, Marriage

Really? He Is? Anybody ELSE want to know?

As with every war story, so goes the beginning: "There I was, and this ain't no sh**." But first, yall know that I softly roll around in that computer no-mans-land between knowing how to use the PC and really understanding...

Published Mon, Apr 05 2010 8:05 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Deployment

Soldiers' Angels supports Month of the Military Child

Soldiers' Angels is showing their love and support to children of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans during the Month of the Military Child. By clicking the "Solders' Angels" link, you will be taken to their website where you can order (for...

Published Fri, Apr 16 2010 8:59 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Family Matters, Military Brats, Spouse Support Organizations

Operation Purple Deadline Extended

Regular registration for the National Military Family Association's wonderful Operation Purple camps ended last Friday, April 16, 2010. However, registration has been extended for certain locations. When you first look at the site, it seems as if...

Published Tue, Apr 20 2010 11:28 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Military Brats

Txt to Donate

I'll admit, I am horrid about participating in these types of things. A mini-miracle occurred last week. I picked up our base newspaper from the front yard *the day it was delivered*. And it wasn't water logged or anything. On...

Published Wed, Apr 14 2010 7:10 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Miscellaneous

In the Air Force? Listen up ...

First -- My going-in point -- Congress establishes how many people may be on Active Duty at any one time, within each of the Services. Then the Services (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force) are funded to support that many people....

Published Wed, Apr 07 2010 6:30 AM by SpouseBUZZ

To Foster or Not to Foster? That is the Question...

I ran across PetsForPatriots today and found myself browsing their foster home section. For a couple of years after losing my bestest friend ever, my husband and I couldn't even think about getting another dog. We did, however, adopt a...

Published Thu, Apr 22 2010 2:22 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Miscellaneous

Beyond the Blog: Join SpouseBUZZ on Facebook and Twitter

SpouseBUZZ has recently branched out beyond the blog to connect with more folks in the military community and *meet* more military spouses. We wanted to invite you to friend and follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and we're looking forward...

Published Mon, Apr 26 2010 10:39 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Resources

The Army has done it again...

Last night DH and I had the pleasure meeting some of the command team from 25th ID in Hawaii (our next duty station). We also had a VTC with the rest of rest of the command team. My husband's orders...

Published Wed, Apr 28 2010 9:06 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Deployment, Day in the Life of a Milspouse, PCS, Wounded Spouse

Just a Picture

Our Andi (who seems to be everywhere!) at the Milblog Conference this weekend (as taken by Evil Blond Air Force Child).

Published Sun, Apr 11 2010 7:56 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Weblogs

Let the dance begin ... (Spouse Leadership)

You know, it's PCS Dance Season. Many of those around us are entering Spring with their dance card full of excitement ... and dread. Spring & Summer moves are what we're made of and most if not all of us...

Published Sun, Apr 04 2010 12:02 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Day in the Life of a Milspouse

A Freebie from the DoD

Love My Tanker highlighted this back in January, but I thought I would re-post the information for those of you who may have missed it. Need a reliable babysitter, nanny, dog walker, elderly care provider or tutor? The Department of...

Published Fri, Apr 16 2010 6:40 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Resources

Boxes and Tubs

Okay, so we're less than two months out from our next PCS, and I'm up to my ears. I'm sure many of you understand my feeling that we have too much stuff, and I am determined to go through every...

Published Tue, Apr 20 2010 4:58 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: PCS

Month of the Military Child 2010

This month we celebrate our military children. Military Children There are 1.7 million American children and youth under 18 with a parent serving in the military and about 900,000 with one or both parents deployed multiple times. April is designated....

Published Wed, Apr 07 2010 7:01 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Military Brats, Resources

“Dating” during Deployment

Today I recalled a conversation I had with a new friend of mine. She was extremely excited because she was going out on a date and was telling me how she and her husband had scheduled a specific day and...

Published Wed, Apr 21 2010 10:54 PM by SpouseBUZZ

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