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Surviving a Commuter Marriage, Unaccompanied Orders or Deployment
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Acer Aspire One AOD150-1165 10.1-Inch Sapphire Blue Netbook - 6.5 Hour Battery LifeAcer Aspire One AOD150-1165 10.1-Inch Sapphire Blue Netbook - 6.5 Hour Battery Life
Buy new: $389.99 / Used from: $259.00
You can use this little notebook to Skype, etc, while out and about. I love how it is small and lightweight. Also available with DVD/CD and case.
Philips NP2500/37 WiFi Internet Radio Network Music Player with Rhapsody (Black)Philips NP2500/37 WiFi Internet Radio Network Music Player with Rhapsody (Black)
Buy new: $213.15 / Used from: $193.99
Small sleek and compact. The Rhapsody subscription is crucial to make your hunny your favorite love song compilations. Subscription should include up to two MP3 players on possibly 2 different computers.
Quiksilver Men's Point Blank BackpackQuiksilver Men's Point Blank Backpack
Makes international travel a breeze. We bought two of these. One for me and one for the hubby. Tons of compartments, waterproof areas, and laptop section. Mine will double as a diaper bag/carry on. We will be able to enjoy our time together easier with the stuff we can pack and haul easily around town when we are together in these bad boys.
Sony DPF-V900 9-Inch Digital Photo FrameSony DPF-V900 9-Inch Digital Photo Frame
Buy new: $149.99 / Used from: $99.12
Love the Sony products and 2 digital frames are a must. One is for the hubbys "place" and one for our home. We will update our pics on a regular basis and plan on getting creative and silly on the pics we send...that way there is never a dull moment and a funny surprise!
Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes (Black)Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes (Black)
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $159.99
The hubby will be using this while in Japan to keep us updated and record all the fun we are missing out on!
Canon VIXIA HF200 HD Flash Memory Camcorder with 15x Optical ZoomCanon VIXIA HF200 HD Flash Memory Camcorder with 15x Optical Zoom
Buy new: $549.00 / Used from: $499.99
I will be using a better camcorder to record our little one and the adventures Daddy will not be able to be here for.
BlackBerry Curve 8900 Javelin Unlocked Phone with 3.2 MP Camera, GPS, Stereo Bluetooth, Media Player, and MicroSD Slot--International Version with No Warranty (Titanium)BlackBerry Curve 8900 Javelin Unlocked Phone with 3.2 MP Camera, GPS, Stereo Bluetooth, Media Player, and MicroSD Slot--International Version with No Warranty (Titanium)
Buy new: $414.00
Will be getting a Blackberry and international plan so I can e-mail/text/call when needed. Keeping the communication constant is key!
Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 / QuickCam Pro 9000Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 / QuickCam Pro 9000
Buy new: $69.99 / Used from: $70.00
This is so cool. Skype is an awesome way for us to stay close from far away. Cool software that can make you look silly or turn you into a cartoon character! Adds to the fun!
True Blood: The Complete First Season (HBO Series)True Blood: The Complete First Season (HBO Series)
Buy new: $54.99 / Used from: $18.88
Buying 2 of these. We will be watching this whole DVD set on a weekly basis together!
The Biggest Loser: The Workout - Boot CampThe Biggest Loser: The Workout - Boot Camp
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $7.95
Eric and I love these Biggest Loser DVD's. We are going to have a spreadsheet and track our health and fitness together. The one who stays the most fit after these orders will win something...possibly a vacation of choice??
Accenda Sunshine Talking Alarm ClockAccenda Sunshine Talking Alarm Clock
Buy new: $59.95
My hubby and I will both wake up to each others voices! WAKE UP SUNSHINE!! HAVE A GOOD DAY!
Sharp SPC019F Red LED Alarm Clock with a Wedge Style Case (Silver/Blue)Sharp SPC019F Red LED Alarm Clock with a Wedge Style Case (Silver/Blue)
Buy new: $9.99
Just a simple alarm clock (will set mine to Japan time in California and vise versa) so we know what time it is for each other.
The Long-Distance Relationship Survival GuideThe Long-Distance Relationship Survival Guide by Chris Bell
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $4.08
Good read with some nice ideas. More for a relationship than a marriage, but every bit helps.
The Long Distance Relationship GuidebookThe Long Distance Relationship Guidebook by Sylvia Shipp
Buy new: $9.45 / Used from: $8.48
Another good read with some decent tips/ideas. More for a relationship than marriage.
Long Distance Couples: An Activities Handbook for Strengthening Long Distance RelationshipsLong Distance Couples: An Activities Handbook for Strengthening Long Distance Relationships by The National Institute for Building Long Distance Relationships
Buy new: $6.95 / Used from: $10.00
Cheesy, but you can stem some good and creative ideas from the ones in this thin pamphlet.
The Commuter Marriage: Keep Your Relationship Close While You're Far ApartThe Commuter Marriage: Keep Your Relationship Close While You're Far Apart by Tina B Tessina
Buy new: $11.21 / Used from: $1.23
GREAT book! Good advice and made me feel as if I wasn't a freak for making this decision on the way we will live for awhile.
Separated By Duty, United In LoveSeparated By Duty, United In Love by Shellie Vandevoorde
Buy new: $7.95 / Used from: $2.99
Pretty good for the novice military wife who has yet to deal with a hard deployment.
Deployment Journal for Spouses: Memories and milestones while my loved one is deployedDeployment Journal for Spouses: Memories and milestones while my loved one is deployed by Rachel Robertson
Buy new: $19.95 / Used from: $44.62
Not sure if I will buy this one specifically, but hubby and I will be filling out journals at night. Once they are filled, we get to mail our journals to each other and read. Should be interesting.