May 2010 - Spouse Buzz - The Network of Care

I'm Telling You, One of Us is Going to Win Something...

I won't post contests/sweepstakes on a daily basis as some of them might fall through the cracks, but the goal is 30 contests in 30 days, so I'll post a compilation of them twice a week or so. Background here....

Published Thu, May 27 2010 12:46 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Miscellaneous

Male to Female Militarese

Over the years, we at SpouseBUZZ have addressed the issue of the language that exists for those who sere in or are affiliated with the military (for short, called Militarese). We PCS, our spouses go TDY, we get BAH, and...

Published Thu, May 20 2010 6:59 PM by SpouseBUZZ

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

30 Days/30 Contests: Let's Do This....

Three contests/sweepstakes for you to enter as we continue with our 30 days/30 contests trial. These contests are for Saturday, Sunday and Today. First, here's one courtesy of Oprah. It's a Seven-Day Walking Food Tour of Italy. Click here to....

Published Mon, May 24 2010 10:14 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Miscellaneous

Could It Be True? Might MyCAA Reopen to New Users?

I heard a delicious rumor about MyCAA opening, and so I did a little research. It seems that the rumor is based on comments made May 8, 2010 by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates at a Town Hall meeting...

Published Fri, May 14 2010 8:56 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Education, Resources

I'm Obviously Too Old For This

Oh the pressure of seeing the end of the deployment tunnel! I still have a few months until Air Force Guy is home for good (or rather, what passes for "for good" in our world. Probably about three months) and...

Published Mon, May 17 2010 10:21 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Deployment, Day in the Life of a Milspouse, Fit Club

I apologize

My last two posts, which are no longer on the site, were offensive toward my husband and I feel the least I can do is apologize to him publicly, as well as in person. Honey, I am sorry and I...

Published Tue, May 18 2010 8:43 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Group Photos from SpouseBUZZ LIVE Nellis AFB

More photos from Nellis AFB: SpouseBUZZers with sponsors USAA and Sears and Military.com's Vince and Jeanie Being silly with Mollie Gross Being serious with Mollie Gross (which is very hard to do) Just us!

Published Tue, May 04 2010 1:41 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: SpouseBUZZ LIVE

Can I Get A Makeup Test?

A month or so ago, I went in to medical for a much needed check-up. One of the tests performed was a cholesterol test, which came back a little high. The nurse-practitioner called me and talked about all the stuff...

Published Fri, May 07 2010 6:20 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Day in the Life of a Milspouse

PMSS + DTY = One Ridiculous Situation

My least favorite thing to do when my husband is away is dealing with mechanics, contractors and repair men. I'm not a helpless little female, and I can handle a lot of minor repairs myself, but I don't know the...

Published Mon, May 10 2010 7:51 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Deployment

I Dunno, How About January?

A couple of days ago, a civilian family member asked, "When will we be celebrating Christmas with you this year?" Not a strange question to a military family because we all know that Christmas gets bumped up, anniversaries get bumped...

Published Sun, May 30 2010 10:48 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Day in the Life of a Milspouse

SURPRISE: Your Weekend Feel Good Video

Do grab a kleenex, though....

Published Fri, May 21 2010 1:23 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Deployment

Defining Success

From Merriam-Webster.com, edited to remove irrelevant stuff: Main Entry: suc·cess Pronunciation: \sək-ˈses\ 2 a : degree or measure of succeeding b : favorable or desired outcome; also : the attainment of wealth, favor, or eminence 3 : one that succeeds...

Published Tue, May 25 2010 10:50 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Deployment, Day in the Life of a Milspouse, Military Brats

What They Didn't Explain

I've learned a few things during my time as a military spouse. What I find most interesting, however, is the stuff that I thought I understood before getting into this life, but later discovered that I didn't understand at all....

Published Sat, May 15 2010 11:43 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Day in the Life of a Milspouse

WANTED: PCS Fairy

Today I began "Operation PCS to Hawaii." I cleaned out the coat closet by the door, my half of the bedroom closet (well, the clothes - still have a bunch of stuff on the floor and shelf to go through),...

Published Mon, May 17 2010 9:41 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: PCS

2010 Military Family Lifestyle Survey

Blue Star Families has launched a Military Family Lifestyle Survey. It's a chance to have you rank what's important to your family and offer feedback. Oh, and you can win cash and prizes, too! Blue Star Families is proud to...

Published Wed, May 19 2010 2:05 PM by SpouseBUZZ

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I'm Telling You, One of Us is Going to Win Something...

Male to Female Militarese

30 Days/30 Contests: Let's Do This....

Could It Be True? Might MyCAA Reopen to New Users?

I'm Obviously Too Old For This

I apologize

Group Photos from SpouseBUZZ LIVE Nellis AFB

Can I Get A Makeup Test?

PMSS + DTY = One Ridiculous Situation

I Dunno, How About January?

SURPRISE: Your Weekend Feel Good Video

Defining Success

What They Didn't Explain

WANTED: PCS Fairy

2010 Military Family Lifestyle Survey