October 2011 - Spouse Buzz - The Network of Care

I Like to Move It, Move It

How do you PCS? At the beginning, are you over-the-top fanatical, obsessing about everything from putting all the toys with little pieces in zip-top bags to donating half of what you own to make absolutely sure you’re under weight? Or do you take a more...

Published Sat, Oct 08 2011 5:21 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: PCS

Finding the “Me” Time

With all the activities that life with kids brings – sports, music lessons, scouting – along with all the other responsibilities of being an adult, life can seem to get out of hand at times. We run around multi-tasking our days while using...

Published Sun, Oct 02 2011 7:19 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Deployment, Marriage & Family

Stress Upon Stress

Being in a military family means an unspoken agreement to live under constant stress the likes of which most “normal” families have trouble imagining. We get used to it and it becomes, generally speaking, our “normal.” It ebbs and tides, but for the most...

Published Mon, Oct 10 2011 7:49 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Marriage & Family, Military Life

Roll Down Your Sleeves, Marines

No more bare and bulging Marine Corps biceps in front of our eyes at every turn. A rule announced yesterday bans Marines from sporting the rolled sleeves regardless of season or situation starting Oct. 24. That gives Marines and spouses alike a mere three...

Published Wed, Oct 19 2011 5:22 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life, Spouse & Family News

Found: New Army Reserve Resource

Just like last year, I am here to bring you Army Reserve spouse news from the Association of the United States Army conference on the latest and greatest deployment resource. We can always count on the Reserves for something new and interesting. Take...

Published Tue, Oct 18 2011 2:14 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Deployment, Resources, Videos

Proper Recognition For Heroism?

I recently learned about Army Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe. A push has begun by those who love him, commanded him, were led by him and never even met him to have the Medal of Honor bestowed upon him. He received a Silver Star, the third highest honor, for...

Published Mon, Oct 03 2011 4:54 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life

Not Our Enemy

“Just look at her. You know the type… Sure, she acts innocent now, but you know what she’s thinking. As soon as deployment starts, she’ll have guy ‘friends’ all over her until homecoming. Those women are all the same...

Published Tue, Oct 11 2011 1:12 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life, stereotypes, women in the military

Break Up Songs

There are a few deployment songs out there — think “Far Away Coast” or “Here Without You” — but most of the songs I find myself humming when my husband is gone are break up songs. Usually they have a verse or two that...

Published Tue, Oct 04 2011 11:31 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Entertainment

How Do You Spell Relief? U-S-O

My husband has made use of USOs in airports several times in his travels, but I hadn’t had the opportunity until this past summer. I don’t know if I’ve just never taken the time to look for one, or maybe I was never in an airport that had one conveniently...

Published Sun, Oct 16 2011 6:08 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life

Letters from Afar

“In a man’s letters his soul lies naked.” ~ Samuel Johnson My most treasured possessions are hidden away in a box, tucked back on a shelf in my closet. They are not displayed prominently for others to see, nor do they hold any monetary...

Published Sun, Oct 16 2011 2:30 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Deployment, Marriage & Family

Tax Break for Spouse Employers?

A tax break for companies who hire spouses is on the mind of the White House, but not likely to be proposed any time soon. “It’s something that we’ve talked about … tried to figure out how we can make it work,” said Matt Flavin, the White House director...

Published Thu, Oct 20 2011 5:17 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Career & Education, Spouse & Family News

Registration for SpouseBUZZ LIVE Eglin AFB Now Open

Registration for SpouseBUZZ LIVE Eglin AFB is now open! The event will take place on November 5th at the Emerald Coast Convention Center. Click here to register. Not sure what SpouseBUZZ LIVE is? Well, it’s a day of sharing our unique experiences...

Published Mon, Oct 24 2011 6:14 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: SpouseBUZZ LIVE

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