May 2010 - Spouse Buzz - The Network of Care

Five Signs Your Kids Might Be Used To The Military World

They plan their August birthday parties for May and June, so that they'll have someone to invite. They have opinions on MRE parts. Their entire 9th year is spent in anticipation of getting a military ID, which they can never...

Published Tue, May 04 2010 5:19 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Military Brats

Milbloggies Milspouse Blogger of the Year

I never read Mrs. P's blog before being directed to it on 17Mar10. But after that first gut wrenching read, I was compelled to scroll back through her archives. There was love and excitement and a powerful embracing of the...

Published Wed, May 05 2010 9:49 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Weblogs

Want to Be on Tee-Vee?

Any military wife or mom who wants to come into midtown Manhattan Saturday morning by 7am, dressing in a t-shirt and workout clothes that are camouflage or say "army" on them (or something similar) can come to 48th and 6th...

Published Fri, May 07 2010 8:01 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Miscellaneous

Reason #1 Mil-spouses Rock:

We have each other's back even when we don't know each other. I'm getting ready to move yet again to a place I've never been. I put some feelers out and 2 friends came forward who know people currently in...

Published Mon, May 10 2010 10:25 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Day in the Life of a Milspouse

Free Admission All Summer

600 Museums Offer FREE Admission to Military More than 600 museums nationwide are offering free admission to military families all summer in a new partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The list includes some of the nation’s premier...

Published Mon, May 24 2010 6:45 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Miscellaneous, Entertainment

"Every coin has two sides, kiddo."

That is what my dad said to me earlier this morning. And it pretty much captures where my mind is at right now. The Navy threw us a curve ball. Orders were in for an unaccompanied tour. Granted the two...

Published Wed, May 26 2010 10:33 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Family Matters, PCS

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

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

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

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