The Seasoned Spouse Blog
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I’m Lizann, a military spouse and your new friend! I wanted a space to connect with other MilSpouses and share my experiences, so we can get through this crazy military life together! Tips and advice for Military Spouses, Girlfriends, or anyone with an SO in the military!
The Seasoned Spouse Blog
2y ago
When you live on base, it can be tricky to invite family to visit. They will want to know if you are allowed to have visitors in base housing. The short answer is yes, but you must prepare paperwork in advance. And you might have to rearrange your space. But follow these steps for a ..read more
The Seasoned Spouse Blog
2y ago
The problem: military life can be really, really stressful. Why you should keep reading: because you know you want a laugh and need to unload some of your military life stress too! The heavy burden of military life stress Usually, my posts are positive and encouraging. But I am also honest. And today, I’m not ..read more
The Seasoned Spouse Blog
2y ago
What are RED Fridays and what do they mean? On Fridays, military spouses and loved ones wear red. The idea of R.E.D. Fridays has been around for a while, but you may not have heard of it until your loved one deploys for the first time. R.E.D. stands for “Remember Everyone Deployed.” On Fridays, you’ll ..read more
The Seasoned Spouse Blog
2y ago
Along with a large team of volunteers, I was helping to clean and prepare barracks rooms for service members returning from deployment. And boy, did it give me some flashbacks of my college days ..read more
The Seasoned Spouse Blog
2y ago
Sleeping alone is tough for military spouses when their service member is away. These bedtime routines help you feel relaxed and less stressed for good sleep ..read more
The Seasoned Spouse Blog
2y ago
There is no “right” choice about where to live during your spouse’s deployment. Some prefer to stay in their current house or apartment. Other people downsize to a smaller place, or even move in with a friend, to save money during the deployment. Finally, there is the option to move ‘back home’ and live closer to family members. Which choice is best ..read more
The Seasoned Spouse Blog
2y ago
Deployment communication can be unpredictable, but it's natural to worry when your service member hasn't called for several days. Here's what to do ..read more
The Seasoned Spouse Blog
3y ago
No matter how often they move or change school, military kids can learn to code with a consistent curriculum and a military discount from CodeWizardsHQ ..read more
The Seasoned Spouse Blog
3y ago
May is the month to honor the military, with Armed Services Day on the 3rd Saturday and Memorial Day on the 4th Monday. There is also a holiday honoring Military Spouses– Milspouse Appreciation Day is the 1st Friday of the month. This guest post by milspouse Jennifer Grant of the American Flag mission honors the ..read more
The Seasoned Spouse Blog
3y ago
The problem: You are facing a military deployment. Why you should read this: It will tell you what to expect and how to cope with the first week of deployment (whether this is your 1st or your 10th)! Military deployments are never easy. Whether or not you have been through one before, each deployment has ..read more