We live on post in a neighborhood that is thriving with children, pets, and the ever so popular ethos, “It’s Government Property, so it’s everyone’s property.” I’ve heard it countless times since we’ve moved here and I thought it might be fun and helpful to come up with survival tips and comebacks that will [...]
Author Archives: Chelle- Military Spouse of the Year
Coming to terms with being away…
April 7, 2008 – 12:22 pm
Last week, my grandmother died. Mom-mom was a wonderful woman, with faults that only made her personality come to life even more. She always held firm to her purse, even at the Christmas Eve service, for fear someone would rob her. She called obsessively until the check she sent for birthdays cleared. [...]
Effective Charitable Giving
March 19, 2008 – 12:41 pm
There are so many wonderful charities out there…. Sifting through them in order to figure out where your money will be most wisely spent can be daunting. Having worked extensively in the nonprofit world, I thought it may be helpful to give some pointers on responsible giving.
The first thing donors need to ask is, [...]
PCSing…the Doggie Obstacle Course of Life…
February 29, 2008 – 2:05 pm
We are in the midst of PCSing right now to Fort Bragg…which I must say is not just the act of moving from one place to another… Rather, it is the doggie obstacle course of life where jumping through one hoop just leads to another…and another…and another…and occasionally a tube that you are supposed to [...]
What’s in a Care Package?
February 21, 2008 – 2:18 pm
I run an organization called Soldier’s List. It is responsible for making sure that Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines have the support that they need while being deployed as well as at home. Recently, I’ve encountered quite a few questions about what should be put in care packages and I thought it might be [...]
Make Valentine’s Day Special This Year
February 7, 2008 – 8:56 am
Make Valentine’s Day special this year. It doesn’t matter if you aren’t with your loved one because Valentine’s Day is so much more than a Greeting Card Holiday, filled with calorie packed sweets and flowers. It is Congenital Heart Defect Day and that won’t mean a whole lot to you until you’ve met [...]
ATTENTION ALL MILITARY SPOUSES
January 31, 2008 – 3:07 pm
It has been brought to my attention that my sign-off “Over and Out” is actually NOT the correct way to end transmission of information in the Armed Services. I feel it is vitally important to inform any military spouses of my grievous error.
My husband chuckled at my sign-off indicating to me that at all [...]
To FRG or not to FRG?
January 29, 2008 – 2:29 pm
There are so many opinions on FRGs (Family Readiness Groups). Some people love them and find their own particular groups supportive and caring while others see them as a place where competition and unfriendliness are the norm. The fact of the matter is that each FRG is completely different and it’s impossible [...]
What an Honor!
January 23, 2008 – 11:10 am
It is such a huge honor to be recognized for the work I love doing so much. The best part is, it’s just an added bonus because so many military spouses volunteer and give their own precious time for the comfort and aid of others. I would love to hear your stories, [...]
