This is a guest post written by a fellow military spouse. I am honored to have spouses share their stories and give their perspective here on The Strattons Blog. If you would like to contribute, read the bottom of this post. I am no stranger to military life. Both of …
Budgeting for Baby on a Military Income
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of 1 Natural Way, a TRICARE breast pump provider. All opinions are entirely my own. It’s no secret that being in the military most likely won’t make you a millionaire. A lot of us are making it work on a …
What You Need to Do During Deployments
While your significant other is gearing up in preparation for the deployment, tracking down a list of 50+ military gear that will soon cover your floor, and enjoying their last taste of comfy beds and home cooked meals… How are you preparing for the deployment?
The Military ABCs: As told by Military Spouses
The internet is an amazing place. Not only do you get to read up on this crazy military life, but once in a blue moon you get connected with another spouse who is on the other side of the world (Japan to be exact). Holly and I are both …
Military Care Packages 101: Summer Edition
Deployments, training, TDY: suck. Not only dealing with everything that comes with the distance, but for most families it is a huge change and adjustment period. When J was deployed, I loved putting together care packages! I quickly learned the do’s and don’ts of what to pack and wanted to …