December 2010 - Spouse Buzz - The Network of Care

We Like Free Stuff! A Military Life Handbook

While SpouseBUZZ was down for maintenance, we posted to our Facebook page a link to information about this neat sounding new military life handbook from the Defense Centers of Excellence. Since then we managed to get our hot little hands on one and are...

Published Tue, Dec 07 2010 5:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Deployment

You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch

Last year at this time, my children and I were jumping from one glorious activity to another to help us celebrate the Christmas season. We were almost too busy! This year 5 out of the 5 annual events have been canceled. When I say annual events, I mean...

Published Mon, Dec 06 2010 7:04 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Marriage & Family, Uncategorized

Accompaniment Made Easy(er)

If you’re a military family in South Korea, you know it’s not getting there that is half the battle. That part is comparatively easy. The real challenge is in landing a command sponsorship to live there. Without one Uncle Sam won’t foot the housing...

Published Mon, Dec 06 2010 12:21 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: PCS, Military Life

AKO to become ‘For Official Use Only’

It is being reported that AKO will be ‘For Official Use Only’ by December 2011. AKO will close to everyone that does not have a CAC card. Typically this includes family members, retirees and friends. It is stated that a new website called...

Published Mon, Dec 06 2010 6:32 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Miscellaneous, Resources

Weed, 550 Chord and a Hoarder

My grandmother always found creative solutions to a problem. Ordinarily, I stood in awe of her ability to turn a mason jar into a beautiful home decor piece or make a thrift store find look like something in an Ethan Allen showroom. But there was this...

Published Mon, Dec 06 2010 4:48 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Humor

Resource Fail

If there is one thing I love about the military, it’s the wealth of support resources available for those who want them. And if there is one problem with that great upside, it’s that if you even hear about them in time, they can be impossible to find...

Published Sun, Dec 05 2010 4:12 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life

Rear D: Thank You

This morning, my email contained a fantastic article, ‘Rear D’ Moves Into High Gear As Tragedy Strikes. I thought this was a spectacular example of the importance of a good Rear D and I was so impressed with the people profiled in this story...

Published Sat, Dec 04 2010 7:51 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Deployment, families, training, support, help, rear d

A Strange Feeling

For the past week I have driven past my husband’s unit almost every day and a strange feeling comes over me. I’m not sure if it’s guilt, but I suspect it could be. I’ve seen soldiers and their families spending their precious moments...

Published Sat, Dec 04 2010 4:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Deployment, Marriage & Family

Fit Club – Fight Club Edition

It’s no secret that my discovery of boxing and kickboxing/mma training during Air Force Guy’s deployment have made a huge difference in my life. I’ve managed to lose 54 pounds and nearly 5 sizes at this point; and I’ll own it –...

Published Fri, Dec 03 2010 2:16 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Uncategorized

Fit Club: Just For A Week

She of the Sea tackles her exercise issues, one week at a time.

Published Fri, Dec 03 2010 9:43 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Deployment, Fit Club, Health & Fitness, exercise, tdy, fitness, motivation, separation, weight loss

Kill It With Connection

Carrie Livengood has been married to the military for 11 years, stationed at four different bases, gone through two deployments and is prior service. You could call her a ‘seasoned military spouse.’ But she still battles loneliness during...

Published Fri, Dec 03 2010 3:24 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Deployment, FRG/Spouse Support

Indecent Proposal: My Brief, Imaginary Marriage to Antrel Rolle

I’ve never really been one to dwell on the fact that my husband comes up short in the pay department as compared to civilian counterparts with the same education and work experience. Well, yes. I know what you’re thinking and yes, you’re...

Published Thu, Dec 02 2010 5:54 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life

Avoiding ‘Compassion Fatigue’

Chaplain Urges Military Spouses to Avoid ‘Compassion Fatigue’ With almost all the 101st Airborne Division deployed to Afghanistan, military spouses here have their hands full taking care of each other. Day in and day out, they’re called on to help a suddenly...

Published Thu, Dec 02 2010 8:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Deployment, FRG/Spouse Support, recharge emotional batteries, compassion fatigue

When “Reunited” Doesn’t Feel So Good

It isn’t that Peaches and Herb were misguided. I’m just betting they weren’t thinking of the end-of-deployment type of “reunited” when they belted out their anthem. Although the time from when my husband returned from Iraq in March has not been prolifically...

Published Thu, Dec 02 2010 4:25 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Deployment, Reintegration, military spouse

Saying Good-bye

It’s a fact of military life: we can’t always be with our extended family when we/they want us to be. Whether it’s a wedding, a family reunion or any other major event; sometimes often we simply cannot be there. In 2007, Stretch was in the midst of a...

Published Wed, Dec 01 2010 12:16 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Marriage & Family, Military Life, extended family

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