Kristen Schiffman
On Base Care for Pets
Our kitten became very sick over the last month. Two Sundays ago, I woke up to find him very ill and decided he needed to be brought to an emergency vet because our military vet was closed.
The emergency vet checked him out and said in order to find exactly what was wrong they would have [...]
The Sacrifice…of a Romantic Meal
I thought I would surprise my husband with a romantic dinner in tonight. I finished work early (no easy feat!), changed into some cooking clothes and got to work making his favorite Asian meal.
He was to be home at 6:00 on the dot (he is very punctual!) so I made sure to be done at [...]
Beat The Winter Blues
Around this time every year I get a case of the winter blues.
I start to long for a little adventure, open skies and fun in the sun. I eye my camera and wish it was taking pictures of historical sites and beautiful landscapes. I daydream about my sundresses and flip flops…
Around this time of year [...]
10 Tips For Military Spouses Dealing With Deployment
1. Give It Time – The first few weeks, even months, of deployment are hard. Don’t begrudge yourself the time to get used to the new system of being alone.
2. Get Prepared – If there is something you and your spouse need to take care of together, get it done before deployment! It will [...]
Think Outside The Box
One of the true pitfalls of deployment, for the men and women who serve us proud, is the struggle of homesickness.
While my husband and I were still dating, he was deployed to Greece for a year. Midway through his deployment he was really struggling with longing for home.
Around that time I began to listen in [...]
Newly Married? Ask for the tour!
When my husband and I got married one of the first things I asked was for him to drive me around the base we were stationed at and give me the tour.
Coming from a military family I know that each base offers a wealth of resources to those who serve on it.
If you are newly [...]
Oh, The Places You'll Shop (With Your Military ID!)
One of the wonderful benefits of being a military wife is the discounts you can get at any number of retailers, restaurants, electronic stores and on offered services (such as phone bills or automobile work.)
As the daughter of a military man and now the wife of one, I want to encourage you to use your [...]
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