Category Archives: Military Life

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3 Reasons I Am Thankful For My Military Community

Guest Post by Elizabeth from Reluctant Landlord

I have had the pleasure of being a military wife for almost 6 years. As with any amazing journey it has had its ups and it has had many downs. The thing I have noticed is that everyone knows about the downs but the blessing, opportunities and success are glossed over. Over the years I […]

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Thankful for this passionate rag-tag bunch of awesome-sauce

Guest Post by Erica Parenteau

Erica Parenteau is a close friend. In my book Finding Joy:The Year Apart That Made Me A Better Wife I talk about the importance of having battle buddies. Erica was one of those for me. A part of my inner circle who kept my head above water and loved me unconditionally even on my worst […]

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For Friends and Couches

Guest Post by Kim from She is Fierce

When we finally sold our home and were able to join my husband at our new posting, I had exactly 18 hours to plan and leave for our House Hunting Trip. The sold sign went up at noon on Wednesday and by 2 pm, my flight had been booked by our moving company for Thursday […]

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Why I’m Thankful for the Military Community- From a Civilian

Guest Post by LeAnna Brown from EconomicalExcursionists.com

It takes a village. Everyone knows that saying, and most agree. But what if you are an outsider and not from the village? Do those villagers welcome you, help you and support you? As a contractor coming into a military community for the first time, I found this to be a resounding YES!   Four […]

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I’m So Thankful For My Milspouse Friends

Guest Post by Jodi from BackOnLand.com

In my nearly 20 years in a military family, I’ve been through a lot. We have lived in seven homes in four states on both sides of the country. My three kids have attended seven schools, and my sailor has completed fifteen submarine deployments missing birthdays, anniversaries, and every holiday on the calendar two or […]

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Why I’m thankful for my military community

Guest Blogger Ariel from PMQfortwo.com

When I’m feeling the weight of the military lifestyle I make a list of all the things in life that I am grateful for. By acknowledging all the good things it will relativize all the bad things, or at least that’s what I tell myself. My list includes people like my husband and family, my […]