Military Life
Article Archives - Military Spouse
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The Love of a Lifetime. The Home of Their Dreams.
Nearly 55 years after their first marriage ended in divorce, Dennis and Diane Reynolds got a second chance at love.
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How to Carve a Military-Themed Pumpkin: Free Pumpkin StencilsCheck out these Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard and patriotic free pumpkin stencils for carving your own military pumpkin! -
The Evolution of the Army Spouse HandbookProtocol, customs, and traditions are part of the military culture that I truly cherish. It ties me to our history and makes me want to do my part by passing it on to our children and the generations to come. They truly are our future. One guide that helps me to accomplish this is The Army Spouse Handbook – a valuable resource for military spouses and their families.
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New Military Spouses Learn a Whole New VocabularyBrief overview of some of the vocabulary terms new Military Spouses will see. -
Family Spring Breaks That Don’t Break the BankSpring break is just around the corner, and even if you feel like a vacation may be out of your financial comfort zone, there are options. -
I’m a New Military Spouse, Now What?If you’re new to the military spouse community, check out this list of the most urgent items to tackle immediately including DEERs, housing and benefits. -
A Final Salute: Know The Symbolism Behind Military FuneralsMilitary life and ceremonies are steeped in tradition and symbolism. Military funerals are no different. How do the armed services honor the fallen? -
Skip the Kit: Gingerbread House DIYMaking your own gingerbread house can be a great family bonding experience during the holiday season. Skip the kit with this Gingerbread house DIY. -
18 Military-Themed Elf on the Shelf IdeasStep outside of the box this holiday season with one of these unique military-themed Elf on the Shelf ideas.
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Military Spouse Interview: Being A 'Veteran Military Wife'Author of Life Lessons of a Military Wife blog, Veteran Military Wife shares her experiences about life, deployment and marriage.
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Understanding The Leave and Earnings StatementKnowing what all is included on the Leave and Earnings Statement is an important part of building a family budget. -
Unemployment: Do military spouses qualify for benefits?Finding a job doesn't happen overnight, so figuring out if you qualify for unemployment is necessary. Laid off, fired or you quit there is help.
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5 Things to Know Before Attending a Military BallAttending a Military ball is not only exciting but also a time of anxiety for some spouses. Some expectations in terms of etiquette, dress and style.
