May 2011 - Spouse Buzz - The Network of Care

Video: The Scoop on MilFam Funding

It’s no secret that funding for our favorite base recreation programs could soon be on the chopping block as Congress looks for ways to cut back on overall federal spending. Rep. Rob Wittman, a Republican from Virginia and member of the House Armed Services...

Published Sun, May 15 2011 10:03 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life

Last Minute PCS Jitters

Either I’m horribly unorganized or good under pressure. I prefer to believe the latter but that’s probably just self-delusion on my part. We’re PCS’ing overseas this summer. We’re shipping our vehicle on Monday. So what did I spend the last week doing...

Published Sat, May 14 2011 6:16 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: PCS

Meet Wife of a Sailor: A New Contributor

The SpouseBUZZ contributor pool continues to expand as we strive to bring a wide range of perspectives to military spouses. Today, we’re thrilled to welcome our newest contributor, Wife of a Sailor. “Wifey” wears two hats as she’s...

Published Fri, May 13 2011 3:38 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Miscellaneous

Taking the Show on the Road

One of our favorite things about SpouseBUZZ is that our big daddy, Military.com, sends us out to military installations and communities several times a year. This affords us the opportunity to step away from the keyboard and talk with military spouses...

Published Fri, May 13 2011 12:06 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: SpouseBUZZ LIVE

SEALs Put the S-E in SEXY

I’ll admit that I love seeing a man in uniform. The first time I saw my husband in his BDUs (the Army’s camo of choice at the time), he took my breath away. He still does, only now I know firsthand the good, bad and ugly that comes with being...

Published Wed, May 11 2011 3:11 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Entertainment, Military Life

Video: Interview with Deanie Dempsey

Deanie Dempsey, the spouse of the new Army Chief of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey, spent a few minutes talking with us this week about her views on her husband’s Army family priorities. Of course, most of what she talked about can be applied to the...

Published Wed, May 11 2011 10:04 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: FRG/Spouse Support, Military Life

Automobile Titles and Military Life

A few months ago, we made our last car payment on one of the vehicles we own. Yay! My husband and I have recently changed our state residency and it’s time to apply for license plates in our new home state. When I realized that our lender had not...

Published Wed, May 11 2011 7:04 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life

Together or Apart

Back in the stone ages, before He of the Sea and I got married, we had to some pre-marital counseling with the pastor who was going to marry us. He asked us some thought-provoking questions and some of the thoughts that came up have remained guiding principles...

Published Tue, May 10 2011 7:26 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Marriage & Family, Military Life, military, family, bachelor, geobach, geographic, geo, bach

Cards for Caregiver Spouses

Not long ago I wrote that I’m going to do a better job of supporting and appreciating the spouses of our wounded warriors. I promised to find out where we can send notes of support – and I have! Thanks to the wonderful people of Wounded Warrior Wives...

Published Tue, May 10 2011 4:10 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Wounded Spouse, FRG/Spouse Support

Deployment Depression Spending: “Please Help”

A few weeks ago on an old, mostly lighthearted and funny Deployment Confessions thread, a milspouse laid out her confession, and it was anything but funny. This is my husband’s 4th deployment, and I go thru the depression each time he deploys. You...

Published Mon, May 09 2011 12:54 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Deployment, Marriage & Family

It’s Toast

Our poor daughter has been sick today. Our conversation went like this: Sarah: I can’t remember, what does the T stand for in B.R.A.T.? Husband: What? Sarah: The T. You know, bananas, rice, applesauce…what? What’s the T? Husband: (looking...

Published Sun, May 08 2011 4:06 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Uncategorized

I Had No Idea

I just have to quickly say that I thought I knew what I was talking about years ago when I wrote that one is the loneliest number. I thought I knew that temporarily-single moms had it harder than I did. I had no idea. I have done one week of my husband...

Published Sun, May 08 2011 8:07 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Marriage & Family

Video: Top Moving Mistakes

I don’t know about you but I am always looking for new PCS tips. Since we’re entering peak PCS season we were super happy to catch-up with USAA’s Sandee Payne at the MilBlogCon to hear her top mistakes to avoid when moving. Here...

Published Sun, May 08 2011 5:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: PCS

A Chat With Country Music Star Mark Wills

Last week at the 2011 MilBlog Conference, I had a chance to sit down with country music artist Mark Wills just minutes before he debuted his new military-themed song, Crazy Being Home. Military families will find Crazy Being Home hits some very real,...

Published Fri, May 06 2011 11:50 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Entertainment

Happy MilSpouse Appreciation Day!

I’ve done a few posts over the last few weeks talking about how we can celebrate the MilSpouses around us. While I still think that’s important, let’s be honest – it doesn’t hurt to celebrate ourselves a little bit, too. Since the President went to the...

Published Fri, May 06 2011 7:02 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life, Uncategorized

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