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Your Kid Might Be a Mil-Brat When...

You are watching the news at the doctor's office and your child turns to you and asks, "Shouldn't Major Garrett have been promoted by now?" Touche, AF Child. Touche.

Published Mon, Jun 07 2010 12:01 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Day in the Life of a Milspouse, Military Brats, Humor

The Godfather as a MilSpouse Movie

No, seriously. It has its moments. It really does. And I know it doesn't seem like this makes much sense now (just like calling a scene from The Incredibles the best mil-spouse movie scene ever didn't make sense at first,...

Published Fri, Jun 04 2010 2:08 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Day in the Life of a Milspouse, Family Matters, Civilians

I Heart KISS

Good Stuff!

Published Fri, Jun 04 2010 4:29 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Entertainment

More Contests and Promotions: Vacations, Skin Care Products and More

Background on our 30 Day/30 Contests trial can be found by clicking here. Below are the newest additions: Click here for a chance to win a $250,000 home make-over courtesy of Oprah Click here for a chance to win a...

Published Thu, Jun 03 2010 10:34 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Miscellaneous

Our Emotional Relationship With Food

I was talking with some people yesterday about the emotional relationship milspouses have with food, particularly during a separation from their spouse. The conversation prompted me to think back on recent separations and I could clearly see how my consumption...

Published Thu, Jun 03 2010 7:52 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Deployment

Goodbye Deployment Mode!

This morning as I was going through emails, my daily blog reads and facebook updates, the doorbell rang. Unexpectedly. And for a moment, my heart raced as I pictured a Marine in dress blues standing there. Then I remembered. The...

Published Wed, Jun 02 2010 6:40 AM by SpouseBUZZ

A Hobby Is Not the Answer

I haven't written anything lately because life has been hectic. My husband returned from Afghanistan ten days before our first child was born. For those of you who have reintegrated from a deployment and had a baby, I imagine you...

Published Tue, Jun 01 2010 6:01 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Family Matters, Reintegration

Promises Kept. Memorial Day 2010

My son's unit deployed to Afghanistan in the fall of 2009. All of these men were volunteers. Most of them raised their right hand and swore an oath after 9/11. To join the military at this point, knowing you will...

Published Mon, May 31 2010 5:57 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Freedom Isn't Free

Have a great time this Memorial Day with friends and family. Drink some beer. Eat some good food. Enjoy being with the people you love. I know I will. But please take some time to remember those who have given...

Published Mon, May 31 2010 1:01 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: SurvivorBUZZ

I Dunno, How About January?

A couple of days ago, a civilian family member asked, "When will we be celebrating Christmas with you this year?" Not a strange question to a military family because we all know that Christmas gets bumped up, anniversaries get bumped...

Published Sun, May 30 2010 10:48 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Day in the Life of a Milspouse

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

"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

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

30 Days/30 Contests: Let's Do This....

Three contests/sweepstakes for you to enter as we continue with our 30 days/30 contests trial. These contests are for Saturday, Sunday and Today. First, here's one courtesy of Oprah. It's a Seven-Day Walking Food Tour of Italy. Click here to....

Published Mon, May 24 2010 10:14 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Miscellaneous

The Challenge: "Kick its Scrawny Little Tail"

I've sat through many promotion ceremonies and on more than one occasion listened as a husband thanked a wife for managing to turn multiple houses into a homes. I have a friend who painted her house on post from top...

Published Mon, May 24 2010 9:20 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: PCS

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Your Kid Might Be a Mil-Brat When...

The Godfather as a MilSpouse Movie

I Heart KISS

More Contests and Promotions: Vacations, Skin Care Products and More

Our Emotional Relationship With Food

Goodbye Deployment Mode!

A Hobby Is Not the Answer

Promises Kept. Memorial Day 2010

Freedom Isn't Free

I Dunno, How About January?

I'm Telling You, One of Us is Going to Win Something...

"Every coin has two sides, kiddo."

Defining Success

30 Days/30 Contests: Let's Do This....

The Challenge: "Kick its Scrawny Little Tail"