Place your nomination for Best U.S. Military Spouse Blog in the comments section below.
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- A link to the author’s bio demonstrating eligibility in their respective category is highly recommended. If category eligibility cannot be confirmed, the blog may not considered.
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- a minimum of five different blogs must be nominated, in order for that category to go onto to the Voting phase. This rule may be changed due to the lower number of blogs in some categories.
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Kristle @ http://forgetthedognotthebaby.blogspot.com/
http://forgetthedognotthebaby.blogspot.com/p/abou…
go Kristle
I aI agree!.
http://wittylittlesecret.wordpress.com/, this is an amazing blog, written by an amazing woman!
Thanks for the nomination – The blog title is Witty Little Secret at the link above, or wittylittlesecret.com.
My name is Lori Volkman and my BIO can be found here: http://wittylittlesecret.wordpress.com/author/
http://www.wifeofawoundedsoldier.com/
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Her name is Cheryl. The blog is called Wife of a Wounded Soldier.
Her bio: http://www.wifeofawoundedsoldier.com/p/about-me.h…
The Journey of a Navy Wife http://thejourneyofanavywife.com
Blogger Profile/ bio: http://www.blogger.com/profile/117806803707623823…
http://theinvisiblewounded.blogspot.com
Reminder to everyone: Please include a web address and title — and if possible a link to the author’s bio demonstrating eligibility in the respective category.
Angela Caban @ Homefront United Network: http://homefrontunited.com/
Author Angela Caban bio link: http://homefrontunited.com/about-angela/
The Air Force Wife http://www.theafwife.com http://www.theafwife.com/p/about-me.html
Megan @ To Love a Soldier http://toloveasoldier.blogspot.com/
Author of "A Soldier's Promise" http://toloveasoldier.blogspot.com/2011/02/promis…
http://toloveasoldier.blogspot.com/p/reasons.html (Profile)
I agree, love the words of this woman, she’s pulled me through the darkness on more than one occasion.
Amber at Goodnight Moon: http://www.goodnight-moon.org/
I don't believe she has a blogger profile connected to her blog.
Love Amber!!
thank you for the nomination and votes! my name is amber willis and my blog is goodnight moon {www.goodnight-moon.org}. my bio can be found here, http://www.goodnight-moon.org/p/contact-me.html.
Krista @ ArmyWife-Style http://www.armywife-style.com/p/us.html
This is her Blogger profile: http://www.blogger.com/profile/099903118637544795…
http://www.ridingtherollercoaster.com/
She's an anonymous blogger. Her bio/ profile can be found: http://www.blogger.com/profile/151836688086282723…
Thank you so much for the nomination! And just in case there was any confusion, my blog title is Riding the Roller Coaster. So humbled to be a part of such amazing company. :)
Erika at chambanachik – http://chambanachik-live.blogspot.com/
Blogger Profile: http://www.blogger.com/profile/094323719717479855…
Milblogging Profile: http://milblogging.com/listingDetail.php?id=4304
http://www.blogger.com/profile/038419785996162272…
Her Bio!!
I would recommend Leanne Kocsis! A refreshing voice within the military spouse blogger community.
Blog: http://militaryblog.militaryavenue.com/search/lab…
( I don't know where her blogger background/bio is, I found this ) Blogger background: http://militaryblog.militaryavenue.com/2011/05/us…
- Becky!
GI Joe's Wife @ http://gijoeswife.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html She recently completed and blogged about their first deployment and having their first child. Sarah is always encouraging and helpful about Army life and supportive of other bloggers.
My nomination is for Daddy Tim, THE Army Dad. A great resource for not just us Military MANspouses, but all MILspouses. http://armyspouseami.blogspot.com/
i nominated her earlier, but for some reason, my post/comment was deleted?
christina with the journey of a navy wife, here's her blog:
http://thejourneyofanavywife.com
blogger profile: http://www.blogger.com/profile/117806803707623823…
Head in the Game, Heart in the Sand @ http://headinthegameheartinthesand.blogspot.com/s…
Melissa is an Army wife about to earn her JD. Her blog is filled with good information about making long-distance military relationships work, finding the positive in every situation and supporting your soldier while still pursuing your own dreams.
Great blog and always entertaining!!
I'd like to nominate Jamie from Handling with Grace?
URL: http://handlingwithgrace.blogspot.com/
Profile: http://handlingwithgrace.blogspot.com/p/about-me….
I'm sure all of the military wives have amazing stories to tell! But my friend Jamie has a talent at illustrating the stories so vividly that somebody, like myself with no military background, can understand with great emotion the lifestlye of military families.
I want to nominate Annie with Blonde Glambition http://www.blonde-glambition.com/
Her blog is inspirational and just wonderfully truthful, Spunky and somewhat glittery with a touch of Hello Kitty. Her 366 project is nice, especially now that I am living vicariously through her while she is stationed in Italy with her husband.
Her Bio!! http://www.blogger.com/profile/038419785996162272…
Megan, at To Love a Soldier (http://www.toloveasoldier.blogspot.com)
Bio: Why I Write (http://toloveasoldier.blogspot.com/p/reasons.html)
I agree! Awesome blog by an awesome lady!
News from the Commander In Chief @ Home http://www.DeploymentDiatribes.com
Erin is a Navy Wife living as a temporarily single mom to four sons (one who is autistic), and dealing with the ups and downs of the family's 3rd major deployment.
This blog is written by MANY Army spouses. It is the ARMY WIFE NETWORK'S "Loving A Soldier" blog. Within it you will find everything from witty humor to education tips. You are sure to find a blog subject written just for you.
http://awtr.blogspot.com/
Kris at The New "Normal". http://thelongyearahead.blogspot.com/ http://www.milblogging.com/profile.php?mode=viewp…
I wasn't sure if it was proper to nominate my own blog, but I figure if I were to make it as a top blog, it would be because others were voting for me, not me voting for myself. So here is the link to my blog "TheArmyWifeDUDE". It's a look at the life I am still adjusting to as the very rare and elusive Military MANspouse. My wife has been in the Army for 24 months and been absent from our home for 19 of them. And this is my journey, struggles and triumphs and all.
http://thearmywifedude.blogspot.com/
Elizabeth at The Young Retiree https://twitter.com/#!/Poekitten/status/189483123…
Bio :http://theyoungretiree.blogspot.com/p/i-believe.html
Whoops, wrong link to her blog! It's http://theyoungretiree.blogspot.com/
Nominating Brooke at It's Toner Time
http://itstonertime.blogspot.com/
Her Bio: "This blog is dedicated with endless love to my eternal companion Frankie. My soul-mate, husband, best-friend, and a true American Hero. LTJG Francis L. Toner IV, ,CEC, U.S. Navy – KIA Afghanistan. September 26, 1982 – March 27, 2009. Forever His."
Had to get a widow in here! They're still spouses, too. <3
http://runnerarmywife.blogspot.com/
bio: http://runnerarmywife.blogspot.com/p/me-my-soldie…
Nicole at The PTSD Diary: http://www.ptsddiary.com
Bio link: http://ptsddiary.com/?page_id=2
Taryn @ A Love Interrupted
http://aloveinterrupted.wordpress.com/
Her Bio: She is pretty vague in it. She only leaves a quote. However, she is also a Military widow and founder of the American Widow Project. I dare you to read any post. They will all touch your heart.
Adrienne at Fun Size: http://www.imfunsize.blogspot.com/
http://www.caffeinatedarmywife.com Titled, Ramblings of a caffeinated army wife
and the link to her bio is http://caffeinatedarmywife.blogspot.com/p/about-m…
Thank you!
Brittney at http://www.southerngirlsstand.com. A blog written by an injured combat veteran's wife and her perspectives and honesty through this journey in life after war and a life with injuries.
Erin is a military widow, and writes about life supporting her beloved husband, both in life and after….. at http://www.notyouraveragewidow.com
My daughter has stood next to her soldier through multiple deployments, his injury, medboard, and his daily recovery. She's inspired many women and encouraged them through each of their battles.
http://caledarling.blogspot.com/
Including mine! <3 from the Thompsons
Definitely Life Lessons of a Military Life! She is doing so much to help military spouses, especially those moving overseas! She is the calm in the storm and without her, so many of us would have fallen flat on our faces! http://www.lifelessonsmilitarywife.com
I forgot the Life Lessons lady's bio is at http://lifelessonsmilitarywife.com/?page_id=3. I heard her say once that she is the #1 overseas blogger, and I believe it!
I enjoy reading her blogs and her columns she sporadically writes for our community newsletters.
Beyond the Cammies. Written by Jen a 6 deployment survivor! http://www.beyondthecammies.com
http://wittylittlesecret.wordpress.com/author/ Lori is just brilliant! She makes you laugh, cry and everything in between.
Kanani at The Kitchen Dispatch: http://kitchendispatch.blogspot.com
And Then We Laughed (http://andthenwelaughed.wordpress.com/)
Bio (http://andthenwelaughed.wordpress.com/about/)
A Few of My Favorite Things http://janeysfavoritethings.blogspot.com/
Bio: http://janeysfavoritethings.blogspot.com/p/about….
I don't know why my name came up as Karen… haha
Conni Smith –
Blog Title: MrsMamaHen
URL: http://MrsMamaHen.com
Bio: http://mrsmamahen.blogspot.com/p/my-bio.html
Soldier's Wife, Crazy Life http://soldierswifecrazylife.com/
Bio: http://soldierswifecrazylife.com/about-me/
Aprille at Beautiful in His Time http://www.beautifulinhistime.com/blog.php
Bio: http://www.beautifulinhistime.com/about-us.php
Jessica at Jessica Lynn Writes http://jessicalynnwrites.blogspot.com/
Bio: http://jessicalynnwrites.blogspot.com/p/about-us….
Ann Marie of Household 6 Diva http://household6diva.com/
Her blogger profile is here http://household6diva.com/2009/11/household-6-div…
Tammy at SkipperClan http://skipperclan.com/about-us/
The My Military Life blog is written by a diverse group of military spouses representing numerous service branches. Our goal is share our experiences, create an online community for military spouses, and learn from one another in the process.
The blog: http://mymilitarylife.com/blog
Meet the bloggers: http://mymilitarylife.com/about/bloggers
http://sueharman.blogspot.com/ http://sueharman.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html
I would like to nominate Amanda over at Somewhere Over the Camo.
Absolute sweetest milspouse blogger I have met thusfar!
About page: http://www.blogger.com/profile/068543023423037483…
Blog URL: http://somewhereoverthecamo.blogspot.com/
Our Military Home http://www.ourmilitaryhome.com/ http://www.ourmilitaryhome.com/about/
To the Nth: http://tothenth.net/
Bio: http://tothenth.net/about/
Pants are Confusing: http://pantsareconfusing.blogspot.com/
Bio: http://www.blogger.com/profile/150120002201664202…
I would love to nominate Jane at A Few of My Favorite Things. http://janeysfavoritethings.blogspot.com/ http://janeysfavoritethings.blogspot.com/p/about….
Wife of a Sailor: http://wifeofasailor.com/
Bio: http://wifeofasailor.com/about/
Jenn over at Life with the Lieutenant. :) http://lifewiththelieutenant.blogspot.com/ http://lifewiththelieutenant.blogspot.com/p/about…
Confessions From Household 6: http://confessionsfromhh6.com/
Bio: http://confessionsfromhh6.com/about/
Milspouse Mutterings: http://milspousemutterings.wordpress.com/
Bio: http://milspousemutterings.wordpress.com/about/
New Mommy Confessions: http://newmommyconfessions.blogspot.com/
Bio: http://newmommyconfessions.blogspot.com/p/about-m…
I'd like to nominate Kathryn at My Life as a Reserve Army Wife.
We've bonded over shared deployments, and I just KNOW if we were close to each other we'd be the best of friends.
http://mylifeasareservearmywife.blogspot.com/ http://www.blogger.com/profile/024996097938742905…
I would like to nominate Monica at The Musings of Lil Moo Moo http://themusingsoflilmoomoo.blogspot.com/ http://www.blogger.com/profile/006225074744073583…
I just love her blog!
I would like to nominate Janna at Perception is Everything. http://perceptioniseverything.blogspot.com/ http://perceptioniseverything.blogspot.com/p/abou…
You are the sweetest!!
Great nomination! Ann Marie's efforts via her blog, Facebook and Twitter have served to inform a vast audience as to the ways of life for a military spouse and mother stationed overseas and enduring the deployment of her husband to Afghanistan. Her regular updates (from her husband's first letter home, to the family birthday shout out-that ran on HLN, to the tear-jerking story of her husband's all too short R&R leave and even live tweeting the homecoming ceremony) have provided an ever expanding audience with an intimate glimpse into the life and times of a hero like her, her family and every other family that has sacrificed so much during the last decade. A vote for her blog is a vote for all the mothers, fathers, wives, husbands, brother, sisters and children whose lives have been altered so they could act as the back bone of our military, the strength of our nation.
Wendy at The Portable Nest. http://wendyb-thenest.blogspot.com
Bio is on the About Me section of the front page
I'm nominating Kathryn from Singing Through the Rain! http://www.singing-in-the-rain24.blogspot.com
about: http://www.singingthroughtherain.net/about-kathry…
My blog is not at blogspot anymore it's: http://www.singingthorughtherain.net. Thanks! :)
I second Kathryn’s nomination!
Ann Marie Detavernier at http://household6diva.com She is a spectacular woman and blogger!
Amy at Live, Laugh, Love http://www.livelaughloveourway.com/
Bio: http://www.livelaughloveourway.com/2008/07/welcom…
Love to nominate the bloggers at Military Spouse Central http://veteransunited.com/spouse, Adrienne May is the primary blogger there and is a military spouse and step-mom who is always super helpful!
Bit of Blue sky : http://bitofblueskyy.blogspot.com/
Bio : http://bitofblueskyy.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html
Marie at TheyCallMeDependent!! http://theycallmedependent.com/author-bio/
Thank You!
~Marie http://www.theycallmedependent.com http://www.facebook.com/Marie.MilitaryWife
Ann Marie for Household 6 Diva: http://household6diva.com/
Leanne from MilitaryAvenue.com http://militaryblog.militaryavenue.com/2012/04/mi… Leanne is a military spouse, a Mom, an active member in her community. Her blogs are on target and are great reads!
Id like to nominate Kristen from Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. She is an Army wife about to move overseas!
http://wtfarmywife.blogspot.com/
Her War Her Voice http://herwarhervoice.com/
Melissa Seligman & Christina Piper
This is a wonderful source for military spouses. They are helping spouses around the world.
I would like to nominate Candace at Army Wives' Lives … her blog is fantastic!
http://armywiveslives.com/
Her bio can be found here: http://armywiveslives.com/about/
A.W. at This Crazy Army Life: http://thiscrazyarmylife.com/
Bio: http://thiscrazyarmylife.com/sample-page/
How about some love for "Torrey Shannon is Spilling Her Beans" seen at http://TorreyShannon.com
Bio: http://torreyshannon.com/about/
The One Percent: http://onepercentarmy.blogspot.com/
Link to author's bio (she is the wife of a U.S. soldier deployed to Afghanistan): http://www.blogger.com/profile/147642023725949988…
Air Force Global Strike Command's General's wife is doing blogging and being real about it: http://blogbyflogs.wordpress.com/about/
I recommend http://chambanachik-live.blogspot.com/p/test.html
Though she tells it like it is, she isn't whiny. Beautifully written blogs!
Wife (Widow) of a Wounded Marine by Karie
http://www.widowofawoundedmarine.com/2012/02/walk…
I'm surprised this hasn't been nominated yet. This is a beautifully written blog that can easily be read like a book. She pours her heart out. She has been a caregiver for her husband and is now a widow. She's very honest and heartfelt, yet she does not carry a woe is me attitude. She is very likable and is easy to read. I've enjoyed reading her for years now and highly recommend her blog to anyone, especially in the military.
Bio – http://www.widowofawoundedmarine.com/p/about.html
Katie Rye over at http://katieandbenupdates.blogspot.com
Bio: http://katieandbenupdates.blogspot.com/2009/08/de…
Post War Monologues: anonymous spouses posting their experiences with PTSD, TBIs, etc. Honest. Emotional. Raw.
http://postwarmonologues.com/
No bio page.
Lauren & Monica @ Fort Hood Savers : http://www.forthoodsavers.com/
They didn't only make a blog about couponing at Fort Hood (and saving all of us Army families some money!), but they really created a wonderful community here. They put SO much work and effort into it, and I know we all appriciate them so much!
Traci at This Fabulous Army Life, http://fabulousarmylife.blogspot.com
http://wittylittlesecret.wordpress.com/
http://wittylittlesecret.wordpress.com/ eat blog! It's fun to read even if you are not a military spouse!
Http://forgetthedognotthebaby@blogspot.com is my nominee!!
I agree. Second (or hundredth) the nomination.
Gotta go with: http://wittylittlesecret.wordpress.com/
Lori Volkman @ http:/WittyLittleSecret.wordpress.com/ Her blogs are the best!
melinfive.wordpress.com Written by an Army wife who's husband (me!) is currently deployed. Its excellent!
http://www.goodnight-moon.org/
http://www.wittylittlesecret.com
I nominate Alma at http://navywifechronicles.wordpress.com/
the bio is under “about” http://navywifechronicles.wordpress.com/about/
http://wittylittlesecret.wordpress.com/ is amazing. Lori is an amazing writer, and conveys the ups and downs of life as a MilSpouse in a manner that is accessible to non military individuals, as well as those who know it by living it.
http://alittlepinkinaworldofcamo.blogspot.com/
A Little Pink in a World of Camo
Blog of Gold Star Wife Rachel Porto. http://www.blogger.com/profile/101204547498268029…
JG @ Me & My Soldierman http://www.meandmysoldierman.com/
Relatively new spouse….still working her way through many military firsts (and writing about it all….). Military lifestyle mixed with being a Christian, a writer, and a classic movie lover. Always encouraging.
Katy at Piloting the Zoo. Marine wife blogging about dealing with military life with 2 girls under 3, 2 dogs, baby #3 on the way, all with a healthy dose of humor.
http://www.pilotingthezoo.com
http://www.pilotingthezoo.com/about/
Katy at Piloting the Zoo. Marine wife blogging about dealing with military life with 2 girls under 3, 2 dogs, baby #3 on the way, all with a healthy dose of humor.
Jessica at "Jessica Lynn Writes". She is a fantastic writer and will make you laugh and cry all at the same time. She's just wonderful. http://www.jessicalynnwrites.blogspot.com/