Tag: milspouse

Anniversary tattoos…and 8 other things we choose to do on our date!!

September 27, 2022

Maybe getting tattoos for our 8th anniversary date is cheesy…but here’s 8 things that aren’t (that also happened on this anniversary): ✨Choosing to spend $$$ on dates as a military couple without family around to help out. ✨Choosing to make memories together / experiencing new things together (even when it’s hard to plan). ✨Choosing time … More Anniversary tattoos…and 8 other things we choose to do on our date!!

Military Life & the Gospel, part 3 – our temporary homes

September 8, 2022

As military spouses we have this great advantage when it comes to planning our post-military homes. We know what layouts we love and what we don’t. Laundry upstairs or down. Must haves and must-nots etc. as we dream of the house we might one day not have to move out of. But do we dream … More Military Life & the Gospel, part 3 – our temporary homes

Military Life & the Gospel, part 2 – friendships

August 30, 2022

As military spouses we can often fight bitterness when good friendships are cut short and that grief (which is real and valid) can leave us jaded and hesitant to build new friendships in the future. The good news of the gospel is that opening ourselves up to friendships in the body of Christ, though temporary … More Military Life & the Gospel, part 2 – friendships

Military Life & the Gospel, part 1 – loneliness

August 23, 2022

The truth about military life is that is can be very lonely. Not figuratively speaking although that too! But long nights, weeks, months- alone. Away from your person while simultaneously away from your family. This is not exaggerated or a figment of military spouses imagination but a reality. And here is the reality of the … More Military Life & the Gospel, part 1 – loneliness

Finding a Church at Your New Duty Station

July 11, 2022

Church searching …it brings up different emotions for different people and I recognize that. I know it can be a tiring… trying different places each Sunday hoping to find the right community, friends, etc. That’s why we try and get a head start! None of these sites guarantee anything.. they’re just search engines 😅… and … More Finding a Church at Your New Duty Station

Four things to pray when you’re nervous about the future.

July 2, 2022

July 2018… headed to his first unit, newly pregnant, having no idea what the future would look like. Sooo many unknowns ahead. -Would we like Army life? -Would the cost / reward ratio be worth it? -Would he deploy or be gone a lot? -Would I make friends? -Would it be hard to have a … More Four things to pray when you’re nervous about the future.

Military Discounts

June 27, 2022

Are you the kind of person who always asks if they give a military discount or never asks?!🙋🏻‍♀️Me: always asks!🤷🏽‍♂️Husband: never asks! Here are my top / most used discounts! Share with a friend who doesn’t know!! ▪️20% off Hello Bello diaper subscription!▪️10% off Lowe’s / Home Depot every purchase!▪️10-15% off Academy on military holiday … More Military Discounts