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7 Ways Military Movers Want You To Get Ready

Editor’s note: When we published an anonymous post from a military mover on what movers want you to know, you asked for more. What, exactly, is the best way to get ready for your movers? Our military mover tells all. 7 ways your military mover wants...

Published Mon, Jul 21 2014 10:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: PCS

Army Boot Regulation Could Mean Big Expense

If you’re an Army family member you’ve probably heard the news — your service member’s favorite off the shelf combat boots (known as COTS) may no longer be authorized. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler clarified an existing...

Published Thu, Jul 24 2014 5:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Spouse & Family News

YDU: I’d Become An Addict?

To My Soldier: Why didn’t you tell me I’d become addicted? Why didn’t you tell me that this life–this physically and emotionally exhausting military life–is like a drug I can’t stop taking. It’s not because I enjoy the pain. I’m...

Published Wed, Sep 05 2012 10:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life

Must-Do’s When PCSing to Norfolk or Virginia Beach

Norfolk, Va. should have been my hometown. I love that place. Thanks to the Navy, we have been stationed in the Hampton Roads area three different times. Somehow when I’m down there, I half expect to see my younger self tripping around Old Dominion trying...

Published Fri, Sep 07 2012 10:02 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: PCS

Marine Wife Named Spouse of Year

I love the Military Spouse of the Year contests. It gives us a chance to recognize our incredible fellow spouses and be inspired by their selfless work. I may blog and work really hard to empower spouses with information while attempting to hold leadership...

Published Thu, May 19 2011 7:56 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life

Now That’s a Tasty Gig

My dream volunteer job is this: I eat cookies and then, when I’m done, people congratulate me for it. Complete fantasy? Not for a handful of MilSpouses at Fort Irwin, it’s not. They skipped the more mundane jobs for a spot breaking the world record for...

Published Fri, May 20 2011 9:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Humor

Always Ready

Part of being a military spouse is getting used to sporadic communication. It’s a big part. I can’t remember the last time I was able to just pick up a phone and call my husband at work – even when he’s not deployed – because...

Published Mon, May 23 2011 5:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Humor, Military Life

Spouses {Heart} the Army Life

Spouses are in love with the Army life more than ever before, according to newly released Army survey results. Sixty-eight percent of spouses who took the Army’s family life survey said they want their soldiers to stay in the Army until retirement. And...

Published Tue, May 24 2011 11:30 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life

How to Juice a Zucchini

Did I ever tell you about my superpower? I know, I know…which one, right? (Heavy sarcasm intended.) Well, it’s not my ability to spot a grammatical error from a thousand yards (except in my own writing, naturally). Nor is it my ability to...

Published Wed, May 25 2011 2:28 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Humor

Lynn Carroll: This Is Who You Are Missing

When death comes to the military community, it comes by Facebook. Tuesday morning Amy messaged me, “You knew Lynn Carroll, didn’t you? Anyway, she passed away. Cancer.” Cancer? Somehow Army wife Lynn Carroll wasn’t a person you thought could be struck...

Published Wed, Aug 20 2014 10:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: FRG/Spouse Support

Mail: You Said Military Hiring Preference!

I had my life completely planned out when I was in elementary school. Those plans changed, but I’ve always been a list-keeper. I have five-year plans for my five-year plans, and I studiously file them away in binders (I love binders) with cute little...

Published Wed, Jun 08 2011 3:01 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: From the Mailbag, Career & Education

Phase 1 complete, and this trip on The Nile is weird.

Phase 1 of deployment, “waiting for deployment” complete. Thank goodness SERIOUSLY, too much notice, too much time to think about it, too much trying to make every single day perfect. In case you can’t tell, I did not like Phase 1. DH...

Published Wed, Jun 08 2011 10:21 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Uncategorized, predeployment, military deployment, coping

SBL Fifth Anniversary Party at Ft. Stewart

Registration for SpouseBUZZ LIVE Ft. Stewart is now open. The event will take place on October 29th and will be an event unlike any other. We’ll be celebrating our Fifth Anniversary at Ft. Stewart and you can expect some fun twists and turns at...

Published Fri, Jun 10 2011 10:58 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: SpouseBUZZ LIVE

Win Grant for Your Military Spouse Business

At the Military Spouse Business Association, we think there is no better feeling in the world than giving a new or growing business the money they need to keep plowing ahead. We are so excited to announce that the Military Spouse Business Association...

Published Fri, Sep 26 2014 5:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Career & Education

How I Get a Military Utilities Refund Every Month

For most us, living in base privatized housing means that we are responsible for our own utilities … kind of. In the Army, the military contracts with a civilian company to monitor and bill residents based on usage. Each month, a baseline...

Published Mon, Sep 29 2014 5:00 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Legal & Financial

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7 Ways Military Movers Want You To Get Ready

Army Boot Regulation Could Mean Big Expense

YDU: I’d Become An Addict?

Must-Do’s When PCSing to Norfolk or Virginia Beach

Marine Wife Named Spouse of Year

Now That’s a Tasty Gig

Always Ready

Spouses {Heart} the Army Life

How to Juice a Zucchini

Lynn Carroll: This Is Who You Are Missing

Mail: You Said Military Hiring Preference!

Phase 1 complete, and this trip on The Nile is weird.

SBL Fifth Anniversary Party at Ft. Stewart

Win Grant for Your Military Spouse Business

How I Get a Military Utilities Refund Every Month