Tag: Military Spouse
The Rank Card
It was my first time living on a military installation, and as we waited for base housing to open up to us, my husband...
Food Adventures: Introducing New Flavors to My Husband and Kids
When I first met my husband Brad, he used to think that all Asian food was Chinese. I wish I were kidding, but it’s...
Big Changes on Amazon.com
Today California has a new source of revenue to help its budget crisis woes: Amazon.com started collecting sales tax in the state of California....
Learning to Count My Blessings
When Katrina hit the gulf coast seven years ago, I felt sad for the people of the area. Sad, but I was able to...
Tasty and Easy Fall Soup Recipe
Yesterday was the first day it really felt like fall to me. Yes, I live in Southern California, so I really enjoy when the...
Taking the Train to Japanese School
My daughter started Kindergarten at two years and nine months! We-ell, really it’s pre-school, but in Japan they call it Kindergarten. We were going...
Your Military Family
Let’s be honest, nearly every single military wife has been through it: moving to a new location where you know absolutely no one. My...
My First Adventure Outside of Yokosuka, Japan
As a Marine family receiving orders to our fourth duty station near Tokyo, we were out of our element when we arrived at Yokosuka...
Dear Entitled Military Spouses,
Today I have been shocked and disturbed by those of you who feel inconvenienced as the Sears Heroes at Home Program has tried extending...
Get Your Blue Star Museum Visit in Before Labor Day!
The end of summer is nearing and I have spent a tremendous amount of time filling my children’s athletic and playtime endeavors, but at...