Milspouse Fill In #49

I haven't done one of these in a few weeks (oops...) but I'm looking forward to participating again in Wife of a Sailor's fill in! If you want to give it a go hop on over to her blog and link up. Here it goes;

1. If you could have a private concert with any singer, who would it be? submitted by An Air Force Wife’s Blog
Ooh, tough one. I'm a big music dork so it's hard to narrow down. I'll go top 3; Gwen Stefani (but she can only sing No Doubt songs, thankyouverymuch), Dave Grohl, or Matt Skiba.

2. Is there anything you do to supplement your family’s income? submitted by Our Life, One Adventure at a Time
I do a lot of crafty type stuff but haven't had much luck selling yet. Since we're moving back home soon I haven't put a lot of roots down trying to find customers though, so it's mostly my fault.

3. During your pregnancy (whether past, present, or future), what did you nickname your unborn baby before you knew the sex? submitted by Explosions of Love
Not pregnant, no babies, but will probably come up with a totally ridiculous thing to call it. Just our dog alone has about 5 nicknames so I can only imagine. Or, depending on how my pregnancy goes, I'll just refer to it as the spawn.

4. Have you ever won a blog giveaway? If so what did you win? submitted by Mrs. O’s Life
Sadly, no, but it seems all the ones I enter have a large amount of entrants so my chances are lowered. I'll keep trying, though!


5. If I looked into your refrigerator right now, what would I find? submitted by Married to the Army
It's pretty slim pickins in there right now but off the top of my head I can tell you there are;
eggs from the farmer's market, skim milk, sweet tea, OJ, mozzarella, blueberry goat cheese, homemade chicken broth, blue cheese, tons of onions, whole wheat flour, an open jar of salsa and marinara sauce, and lots of condiments.

Until next time,


xoxo Stacie

Milspouse Friday Fill-In #41

Happy Friday! We all know what Friday means...another Milspouse Fill-In! Thanks, as always, to Wife of a Sailor for getting this together every week. It's so fun to get to know other military spouses.

1. What is one of the things you always do special when your husband returns from a deployment? submitted by Keep Calm and Soldier On

I always cook my husband something extra special and usually new. My first trial with cheesecake and also with sweet potato pie came about because I wanted to make them for homecomings. Also I usually buy some of his favorite soda, Dr. Pepper, because we don't drink soda but that is a special treat for him.

2. What do you do to help your spouse and/or yourself re-adjust after a deployment or long separation? submitted by Diapers, Dogs and Deployments

We don't really have a specific plan when it comes to re-adjusting. It may take a few days but we both fall back into a  rhythm. I think the key is that we both make an effort. If he makes a mess I would usually complain about I have patience and keep my mouth shut, and he does the dishes or takes the trash out without being asked. Just doing little things and letting things go without nagging helps immensely.

3. Are you a crazy coupon clipper (I’m becoming one, so share your secrets with me)? submitted by Married My Airman

I'm not "crazy" when it comes to coupons, at all. I clip the ones for things I know I'll use and give the rest to one of my amazing, but crazy, coupon loving girlfriends. She gets so many things for free and it's fantastic! We eat "real food" though so getting 3 boxes of free Hamburger Helper does nothing for me. It's fun to watch her do her thing, though.

4. What’s your most treasured memory of you and your spouse (not counting your wedding – that’s a given)? submitted by Scrubs, ACUs and One Crazy Ride

On post-deployment leave after Mr. Marine's time in Afghanistan we went to the beach and swam together and we both had so much fun. He turns into a little kid when we do fun things (complete with goofy sideways grin) and it makes me so happy. Also, it was late September so there was barely anyone other than us on the beach. One more memory that makes the cut is when we went to the Atlanta aquarium and he pet sharks in the touch tank. He was so excited and it made me giggle.

5. If you could live anywhere overseas, what would you pick and why? submitted by Little Moments Like This

Ireland, without a doubt. Rolling fields full of sheep and greenery is my kind of place!

Until next time,

xoxo Stacie

Milspouse Friday Fill In #37...and ten things I love!

It's been a couple weeks now since I've done this (sorry!) but thankfully I'm around this week to join in on the fun. As always, thank you to Wife of a Sailor for taking the time to post these every week.

1. With PCS moves happening every few years, do you take the time to paint and decorate your home? submitted by Life as Mrs. JPT
Honestly, I haven't been a military wife long enough to experience a PCS move! I still think I'd take the time to at least decorate. My mom always inspires me to make things homey and comfy and I don't think I could come "home" to somewhere that didn't feel like home.

2. If you could live in any home on a television series, what would it be? submitted by Standing By Him
That 70s show! I love all the retro awesomeness of that house.
  
3. What inspired you to start your blog? submitted by Pink Combat Boots
I had spent time blogging for the Jane Wayne Gear blogger brigade and just forgot how much I liked it. It's my own little place to rant and rave! None of my friends care about alpacas or green cleaning products or other random things like that so it's nice to have somewhere to talk about it.
  
4. What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever seen on base? submitted by Adventures in Life
I don't think I've seen anything to be called "weird" on base. I've seen some deer (I'm from Maine, that's way normal) and a loggerhead turtle nest on the beach (normal for North Carolina).

5. Which historical figure (politician, writer, artist, scientist, actor, etc…) would you like to have dinner with? submitted by Army of Two
Wow, that's a tough one! I think it'd be a toss up between Henry David Thoreau and F. Scott Fitzgerald. With Thoreau I could have a deep philosophical conversation about life and happiness where Fitzgerald could talk to me all about the Jazz Age and his love life with Zelda Sayre. Both enjoyable topics!

I've also been tagged to participate in "10 things I love". It'll be hard to narrow it down to ten, but here goes!

10 Things I Love
The rules are as follows:
1 - State who tagged you; withlovelydia
2 - State ten things you love!

1.) Mr. Marine
2.) Sookie the amazing weenie dog
3.) Peppermint tea
4.) Fresh baked bread
5.) Digging in the dirt
6.) Nature and all the lovely things that live in it
7.) Good books!!!!!
8.) My mom and dad (and the rest of my family too, I suppose)
9.) Learning new skills
10.) My dad's homemade hard cider

I could go on and on...there are so many things I love!

3 - Tag ten other people and notify them through a comment
(I'm going to break the rules and do 3, because I don't have that many blogger buddies!)

1.) Cait at Libby Loves to Write
2.) Cheyenne at Always & Forever Maupin
3.) Mrs. M at Diapers, Dogs & Deployments


Thanks to everyone for reading! It seems like this is a post where you learn a lot about me...hopefully you liked what you read. ;)

Until next time,

xoxo Stacie

Milspouse Friday Fill In #32

1. Do you or your {spouse} ever wish your {spouse} was in a different branch of the military? submitted by The Turner Family

Not a different branch (although we have talked about it with his EAS coming up) but ABSOLUTELY a different MOS. I am very proud of him for being a tough ass-kicking Infantry Marine but it's not so good for my mental health.

2. What duty station(s) are on your “No Way, Hell No, Not Going, Have Fun Unaccompanied” list and why? submitted by Every Branch

I'd always go where my husband went but I'd certainly kick and scream the whole way to California. I'm an East Coast girl through and through.

3. If you could be one age forever, what age would you choose and why? submitted by Three Krakens

I'm not afraid of getting older. I'd never want to stay one age forever.

4. If you were a breakfast cereal, which one would you be? submitted by the C.W.
Fruity Pebbles, hands down! Wild crazy rainbow colored sugary cereal...bet you can't have just one bowl!

5. What is your morning beverage of choice and why? submitted by NH Girl Displaced

Coffee. I'm hardly even considered a human being without it. Many times I've tried to give it up and it's just best for everyone that I don't.

Well, that's the fill in for this week. Hope you all have a fantastic weekend! I have a date with a beautiful Marine wife and her cute-as-pie daughter that I'm looking forward to. Anything special on this weekend's agenda for you guys?

Until next time,

xoxo Stacie

Milspouse Friday Fill In #31

Phew, back again for another Friday Fill In! I've missed a few due to random craziness but I'm back again!

1. Aside from no deployments, what is one thing you would want to make the MilSpouse life “perfect”? submitted by Oh How Delightful

Deployments are bad enough, but the month plus long field-ops PRIOR to the actual deployment I could do without. I miss my husband during those times, of course, but also then I have to wash his stinky laundry. As much as I love this man that is just not fun!


2. Just how many peppers did Peter Piper pick? submitted by Married into Army

Did he use compost and raised beds? Or did he just throw down the seeds willy-nilly and hope for the best? I think that the gardening preparation would determine the amount of pepper Sir Peter Piper could pick. Yeah, I went there.


3. If you could have any career in the world with nothing holding you back, what would you do? submitted by It’s My Party and I’ll Cry if I Want To

I really enjoy the homemaker life but I'd also really enjoy adding a house, land, farm animals, and kiddos to the mix. I've also always dreamed about having my own bakery.


4. Do you have a service oriented tattoo and if so what is it. If you don’t what would you get? submitted by The Squid’s Accomplice

Being that I am not in any branch of service myself, heck no! I also tend to find myself not all that obsessed with the USMC. It's my husband's job, and if instead he was a mechanic I sure as heck wouldn't be getting a wrench tattooed on my butt.


5. Imagine a block of time has opened up in your busy day for you to take a class in anything you like. What subject would you choose? submitted by To The Nth

I have so badly been wanting to take a quilting class. Really, anything to do with a sewing machine would be nice since it feels that I'm in an epic life or death battle every time I use one. And of course, I want to take a spinning class so badly. My mom is a fantastic spinner but she tells me herself that I should take a class because she's not very good at teaching. Also, I think she doesn't want to waste her alpaca roving. But hey! I still love her.


Thanks for reading guys! I promise I'll have a regular post up soon.

Until next time,

xoxo Stacie

Milspouse Friday Fill In #29

1. If you were a famous movie star, what types of movies would you star in?
Definitely crazy action movies so I could do all sorts of cool stunts. I'd probably enjoy comedies too, but I doubt I'd be able to hold in my laughter long enough to try to act.

2. What is a vacation you would like to take if money were no object?
Book me a flight to Ireland, baby, STAT! I'd definitely bring my Mom too since she's always wanted to go. I want to see all the sheep and green hilly pastures, and drink at a pub....sounds like heaven to me. Oh, plus I'm red-haired and freckled so it'd be nice to be among my people (just kidding).


3. Did you have pets growing up?
Lots and lots and lots of pets. Iguanas, a snake, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens, ducks, cats, dogs...my family really loves all kinds of animals.

4. What do you do for exercise?
Sometimes I'll go to the gym with my girlfriends (it's easier to go with someone else, though I've been know to go alone). I love walking and I do it often whether it's with the dog, my friends, or my husband. My husband and I have also started jogging and some strength training at the nearby park on the weekends. Oh, and gotta love the Wii Fit (I'm a hula-hooping rock star!).

5. What is the best piece of advice you've ever received as a Milspouse?
Since separations are so frequent and (sometimes) for so long, make every second together count. Don't bother with silly fights or bickering. Just spend the time together you have in peace and love.

Well that was a welcome distraction from life right now. Things are stressful on the prairie this week! Anywho, thanks Wife of a Sailor for another great Friday Fill In!

Until next time,
xoxo Stacie

Milspouse Friday Fill In #27...

...Only it's Saturday...whoops! Here it goes...

1. What do you usually want to know about someone when meeting them for the first time?
If it's a Milspouse, usually where they're from and how long they've lived down here, etc. "Regular" people I usually ask if they have any pets, hobbies, and if they like to read. When they do like to read, my eyes glaze over and we talk about books, haha.

2. Would you rather know everything about your spouse, or be regularly surprised?
Oh, I love to be surprised. Last week we discovered how much we both miss and love fishing. (IE; hello taxes, how about you go towards some fishing poles?).


3. If you could live in one city for the rest of your life, where would you live?
I suppose I could live anywhere I had some friends and some family. Oh, and the city wouldn't be a city at all but a big ol' farmhouse in the country with lots of acres and critters.


4. When you go out of town, what one material thing do you ALWAYS take?
Always, without fail, I take a book. Sometimes even two or three.


5. Using no more than 10 nouns, and ONLY nouns, describe yourself.
wife, daughter, friend, nature, Gerber daisy, dirt, animals, books, flour, and COFFEE!

I'm not going to lie, that last one was pretty tough!

Until next time,
xoxo Stacie

Milspouse Friday Fill In #26...but my first EVER!

Staying on task with writing in here is being helped along by this great fill-in from Wife of A Sailor
Here it goes...

1. What are you looking forward to most in 2011? from Jessica Lynn Writes
Well, it's looking like it's going to be a year of a lot of changes and that excites me! My husband is retaking the ASVAB to open up more re-enlistment opportunities (no more Grunt's wife) and then most likely re-enlisting...although there is still the chance he decides not to. Also, there are plans in the works for purchasing a house (maybe) and the sound of chubby little feet frolicking (definitely). Time will tell!

2. What is something random you do on a boring night when your significant other is away? from Lovin Ma Soldier
I totally watch mind-numbing TV. I'm talking, the housewives of anywhere, teen mom, etc.. I get "the look" when I put it on when he's home (hee hee) so I enjoy it while my husband is gone.

3. What has been your greatest adventure as a MilSpouse?
Definitely moving from Maine to North Carolina and not knowing anyone. I definitely feel I could pack up and move somewhere else (but please not California, UGH) and be fine with it.

4. What is the ugliest fashion trend you ever bought into (I’d like to make fun of you, so can you please provide a picture as well)? from More Than An Army Wife
In junior high I let my aunt put pink Manic Panic streaks in my hair. Thankfully, there is no picture evidence. Honestly, red hair + pink streaks = not a good combo.

 5. What was the high point of last month?
Oooh definitely Christmas! It made me realize that we can create a holiday ourselves without our family (although we do love and miss them). We're nearing the realm of the grown-ups now!

Thanks again, Wife of a Sailor, for posting and allowing all us Milspouses to participate!

Until next time,
xoxo Stacie