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Lori Bell The Military Marriage: 7 Ways To Keep Yours Sizzling!

I was speaking to an acquaintance on the phone one day when she heard her garage door open. "Oops, gotta go Lori!", she exclaimed. "Why, are we talking too long?", I asked. "Nope. My husband's home and it's time for lunch 'n' love."

As I hi-fived her over the phone lines I was happy for her. That's the way to take care of your man, I thought. And ultimately she is taken care of. It's no wonder when I see them they're always touching each other and look as if they have a naughty secret… Continue

Added by Lori Bell on March 8, 2010 at 6:57am — No Comments

Susanna I've just moved in to NAMMAS


Glory! I found this website - Thank you Lori, for inviting me. Would you say I moved right in? Yes, I would.

A little about meI am a military wife currently stationed at Ft.Lewis, WA. We have been so fortunate to be stationed here for 4 years! It's amazing just H… Continue

Added by Susanna on March 3, 2010 at 5:53am — No Comments

Lori Bell The Military Wife

This was shared with me by my wonderful friend, another Military wife. I thought it was beautiful and quite accurate and thought you all would appreciate it :) Military Wife Lots of moving... Moving... Moving... Moving far from home... Moving two cars, three kids and one dog...all riding with HER of course. Moving sofas to basements because they won't go in THIS house; Moving curtains that won't fit; Moving jobs and certifications and professional development hours. Moving away from friends; M… Continue

Added by Lori Bell on February 8, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Lori Bell My Husband's Better Than Your Husband: Dealing With "Bratty" Military Wives

Yes it's true. Sometimes, every so often, as you move around the military or associate with people in the military, you will meet her. She's the one who is stirring up trouble in your neighborhood. She wears her husband's rank. Her kids are more well-behaved than yours. Home-schooling makes them smarter. And when you meet her, you will know. She's the one I'm warning you about.
It is unfortunate in our wide and wonderful military, there are some spouses who don't realize they did not enli… Continue

Added by Lori Bell on January 31, 2010 at 10:37pm — 1 Comment

Karen Klasi Welcoming him home

I was inspired by Lori's account of celebrating her husband's return from deployment. I went back in my personal blog to March of 2007 and read what I wrote about my husband's return from Iraq. Here it is: I think we would both really like to be romantic, but somehow we're just not. We try so hard. My husband spent the week planning this big, secret date for last night. I was so impressed, even took a day away from email so as not to ruin his plans. Unfortunately, it all fell through. The dude… Continue

Added by Karen Klasi on January 22, 2010 at 9:40am — No Comments

Lori Bell Check Out The New NAMMAS!

The last time you were here we were red and blue. Now we're...pink and purple? YES! NAMMAS has grown to over 100 members in just 3 short months and as we continue to grow, I want to make sure we serving members in the best way possible. How? So glad you asked! We are helping you "Live Your BLISS" in 2010 and I want to tell you all about it, as well as what's up with our NAMMAS face:
1. The NAMMAS Logo is now official and ready for posting on your site! Take a look at the NAMMAS badge locat… Continue

Added by Lori Bell on January 18, 2010 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Lori Bell Member Spotlight

This is a new part of NAMMAS that highlights the most important aspect of the organization...YOU! We're looking for members who are doing cool things in everyday life, in your community, in the NAMMAS community, in your business, in your career, in your family, and basically anywhere you exist! We want to honor the everyday mom, the working spouse, the mom who has an empty nest and enjoying the second phase of life...the Freedom Phase. :O) Want to be considered for our member spotlight? Here's w… Continue

Added by Lori Bell on January 18, 2010 at 3:35pm — No Comments

Pamela McBride Work It, Girl! Wednesday

It's Work It, Girl Wednesday! Just had a fantastic Blog Talk Radio interview on The Wealthy Speaker Show with Paul Lawrence Vance. Shared information with the listeners about my two books: The Mocha Manual to Military Life and Work It, Girl! Are you working it today or taking a break for the holidays? Continue

Added by Pamela McBride on December 23, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Lori Bell Let The Commissary Show You How To Really Cook Up Thanksgiving!

For economical holiday feasts, shop the commissary

  • By: Kay Blakley, DeCA Home Economist
  • November 16, 2009

If money is so tight this year you’re thinking of skipping the traditional holiday meal, consider this. All you need to do is shop the commissary and you’ll be in surprisingly fine shape. Would you believe it’s possible to purchase ingredients for th… Continue

Added by Lori Bell on November 21, 2009 at 6:52pm — No Comments

Lori Bell Military Discounts Galore!

Like free and cheap stuff? Me too. Check out this site for some cool discounts:
http://benefits.military.com/DC/DealIndex.jsp Continue

Added by Lori Bell on November 11, 2009 at 10:54am — No Comments

Cindy Fitzpatrick SO Proud!

I am so proud of my son ... he was nominateed Soldier of the cycle. He is running against just one other person right now. GO CORY!!! Continue

Added by Cindy Fitzpatrick on October 30, 2009 at 10:06am — 1 Comment

Lori Bell Military Holiday Mailing Deadlines Now Published

Ready to send that package to your family member overseas or deployed? Check out the mailing deadlines to get it to them on time...

Chart and information can be linked here.

Destination Express
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Added by Lori Bell on October 27, 2009 at 7:02pm — No Comments

Lori Bell Stationed Overseas? Get Ready To Send Holiday Greetings Home!

Teams Begin Taping Holiday Greetings Overseas

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2009 – Three, three-person Joint Hometown News Service broadcast teams have begun to tape video greetings from servicemembers and their families stationed overseas.

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Added by Lori Bell on October 27, 2009 at 6:47pm — No Comments

Lori Bell A New Way To Have Your Salad...

Where was the quality check on this product...

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Added by Lori Bell on October 26, 2009 at 5:20pm — 1 Comment

Lori Bell Operation Box of Love: Harness the Power of Extended Family to Keep Morale In Check

We were only 2 weeks into my husband's deployment. The kids and I happily went to Target and my 3 year old dutifully kept me on task by reminding me we were there to shop for daddy. It was time to send him his first "box of love." I asked her what she thought he needed. She said vaseline for his ashiness. I thought that was funny. And toothpaste and Q-tips. I thought that was sweet. "Oh, Mommy!", she exclaimed. "Don't forget a pink purse." I think I had to draw the line there.
The second… Continue

Added by Lori Bell on October 21, 2009 at 9:22pm — 1 Comment

Lori Bell Are You Going Through The Motions?

Matthew West is on of my favorite artists. On May 17, 2007 he underwent very serious vocal surgery in which he had to go through a long period of uncertainty, dissatisfaction, fear, doubt and most painful of all....silence. Absolutely no talking.
To his wife. To his baby girl. To his friends.

As little sound as possible coming from his vocal cords.

Miraculously he completely recovered from this operation and from it learned some valuable lessons that we can… Continue

Added by Lori Bell on October 16, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Lori Bell Stressed? Maybe You Need A Disney Day...

Volunteer for a Day, Get a Day at a Disney Park to Celebrate
Here's a great way to destress and help your community at the same time. Disney Parks hopes to inspire families to volunteer in their communities during 2010 through “Give a Day. Get a Disney Day,” a first-of-its-kind program which celebrates community service by giving a free one-day admission ticket to a Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme park to 1 million people who perform volunteer service for a participating organ… Continue

Added by Lori Bell on October 15, 2009 at 7:23pm — No Comments

Lori Bell "Oh NAMMAS How Do I Love Thee...Hmm Maybe I Should Get a Badge!"

A badge is a cool way to show your membership to a fabulous group. It's how political parties, fraternities, sororities, churches, clubs, families, high schools, colleges, hobbyists, and anyone else whom you can think of that associate together show their "love" for the group. A badge would be the same as wearing a t-shirt, displaying a bumper sticker, wearing specific colors or even sharing the same name. Since we're an online community we "wear" or display badges.

So how can you display one?

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Added by Lori Bell on October 12, 2009 at 12:26pm — No Comments

Lori Bell Funny for the Week: FAIL Photo

I found a funny site that showcases what they call "FAIL Pictures". Here's one of the best reasons you MUST encourage, promote and ensure your kids stay in school. At least through the eighth grade...:O) failpictures.com Continue

Added by Lori Bell on October 12, 2009 at 10:43am — No Comments

Karen Klasi Great find!

I'm thrilled to be a part of this community! I can't wrap my mind around Twitter (not yet, anyway), but I am an avid blogger and also the DC Military Families Examiner for Examiner.com. Continue

Added by Karen Klasi on October 6, 2009 at 7:55am — 3 Comments

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