October 2013 - Spouse Buzz - The Network of Care

Why Black Friday Behavior At The Commissary?

Since the government shutdown began this month, my Facebook feed has been flooded with cheap dinner ideas and news of big box stores offering deals to the military. I heard horrific accounts of the scene at our local commissary when it opened to sell...

Published Wed, Oct 09 2013 10:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life, Spouse & Family News

Why Didn’t You Tell Me I’d Lose The New Wife Glow?

When I was a young shiny spouse I was gung-ho. I had “that” yard of the month. I had “those” kids sporting red, white and blue rompers. I was the first to volunteer to lead anything, and I was the first to flip a falafel. I was a flag waving, smiling...

Published Wed, Oct 09 2013 5:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: FRG/Spouse Support

Dear America: You Failed Our Fallen Rangers

As a Army Ranger battalion wife and wounded warrior spouse I know that we take care of our own. But what happens when our own make the ultimate sacrifice for a country that fails the left behind in their hour of need? Our Rangers, one of the Army’s...

Published Tue, Oct 08 2013 1:30 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: SurvivorBUZZ, Spouse & Family News

PCS Moves Put on Hold Until Shutdown Ends

If you were planning to PCS soon you’ve probably already figured out that your move could be in jeopardy — at least temporarily. According to the Army, at least, moves for any Soldiers whose new orders were issued after Oct. 1 are on hold...

Published Tue, Oct 08 2013 5:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: PCS, Spouse & Family News

Top 10 Reasons the Navy is the Best Service

I might have been born Air Force. I did, in fact, give birth to a kid determined to join the Army. But I count myself lucky, lucky, LUCKY that I have spent my entire adult life loving on the Navy. And even at it’s ripe old age of almost 238, it’s...

Published Tue, Oct 08 2013 4:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life

Deployment DIY: The Perfect Halloween Care Package

Just because trick-or-treat isn’t happening for your deployed service member doesn’t mean Halloween shouldn’t. Here’s our guide to the perfect Halloween care package, filled with delicious candy and spooky treats! You’ll...

Published Mon, Oct 07 2013 10:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Deployment, Military Lifestyle

Poll: Why Are You Stay-at-Home Mom (or Dad)?

Solve an argument for us, would you? If you are a military spouse and you are primarily a stay home parent, we want to know why. Last week I wrote about the fact that military spouses were twice as likely to be SAHMs than their civilian neighbors. Our...

Published Mon, Oct 07 2013 5:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life

Halloween Care Package: Witches Hat Cookies and Spooky Stamped Bags

Is your service member missing Trick-or-Treat back home this year thanks to deployment? Don’t fret! These witches hat cookies are the perfect treat for their Halloween care package! The spooky, skull-stamped bags keep the cookies packaged in theme...

Published Sun, Oct 06 2013 5:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Lifestyle

DoD: Commissary to Reopen Soon!

Commissaries could reopen on a normal operating schedule as early as Monday thanks to a new guidance issued by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel late this afternoon. Most DoD civilian employees, including commissary workers, were warned in the memo issued...

Published Sat, Oct 05 2013 5:04 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Spouse & Family News

Top 13 Ways To Have Fun With Strangers at the Ball

If I planned a military ball, we would never sit down to dinner. For one, I’m wearing so many pairs of Spanx that my esophagus closes up shop for the night. Water? No thanks. I’ll have a shot from this oxygen tank instead. For two, when I do try to eat...

Published Sat, Oct 05 2013 5:35 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Lifestyle, army ball, military ball, navy ball, marine birthday ball, air force ball

Would You Stay in the Military Without the Benefits?

A few years ago we were faced with the famous “10 year” decision: To retire or not to retire? My husband is a civil engineer and even in a “frail” economy would have been able to find a job outside the military. Most positions he qualified for exceeded...

Published Fri, Oct 04 2013 5:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life, transition

The Ten Year Decision: Go For Retirement?

A few years ago we were faced with the famous “10 year” decision: To retire or not to retire? My husband is a civil engineer and even in a “frail” economy would have been able to find a job outside the military. Most positions he qualified for exceeded...

Published Fri, Oct 04 2013 4:25 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life, transition

Free Military Sam’s Club Membership Until Shutdown Ends

If you live near a Sam’s Club and are in the market for bulk groceries, this could be your lucky day. According to Sam’s Club officials all military members will be allowed to shop in the members-only warehouse store at participating locations...

Published Thu, Oct 03 2013 12:02 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Legal & Financial, Spouse & Family News

Dipped Chocolate Ghost S’Mores for Your Halloween Care Package

S’mores around the campfire are always delicious, but s’mores in a deployment care package can be, too! With these dipped chocolate and ghost s’mores, your Halloween care package will be complete. That is, if you don’t eat all...

Published Thu, Oct 03 2013 10:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Deployment, Military Lifestyle

Huge and Embarrassing Debt: The ‘I Can’ts’

My mantra for the past four month sounds like I bought it at the Negativity Store: I can’t buy anything. I have to get my act together. I should not have let myself get into this Huge and Embarrassing Debt! If you have been following me tackle my Huge...

Published Thu, Oct 03 2013 5:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life, Legal & Financial, money debt military spouse

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