Army Wife 101 » Archive for March 2010
The Commissary Adventures: Using Overage at Your Commissary
Surprisingly many people are not aware of how to use overage or what it even is. I would know because I had NO CLUE…and I consider myself to be in the know on most things military. Well have I got a juicy tip for you that can save you major bucks. Watch the video below and then take a look below the video for more information. Many spouses have stated that commissary cashiers are not aware of … Read entire article »
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Ask Army Wife 101: How to Find Work Onpost
*I received a question from a reader about working on post. I thought this was an great topic since I have not really touched on the different career options and career counseling programs offered on many military installations for military spouses. Q. Hello, I am a new Army wife and I feel so overwhemed. My son and I are moving from California to Fort Lewis WA to live onpost. My question is about working on post. I work in social services and my husband said that im sure to find a job there on post, but I dont know what the process of applying is like. Are there services there that can assist me in finding a job? A. Nicole, their are many programs online and within the military support community to help … Read entire article »
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How I’m Able to Speak With the Commissary, PX Housing & Tricare Daily??
I spend countless hours online doing what I love to do research. Sometimes it is researching things for myself or for some of you lovely spouses. In doing that I spend alot of time finding a way to contact someone of relevance which usually means I have to call somewhere and go through a million people to get the job done. As of lately in my Facebook and Twitter travels I have noticed that many of the services and programs we as spouses use daily are online and corresponding back and forth with us spouses regularly. Yes finally militaary services are finding a way to connect with us patrons on a more personal level. Did you know that you can chat with AAFES PX & BX right on Facebook?Many spouses as well as soldiers are using the AAFES Official … Read entire article »
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Easter Basket Care Package Ideas
If you have been reading my blog you know that I usually do a post on different holiday care packages. As you know Easter is approaching and while hubby isn’t usually into the cutesy wootsie stuff, I thought it would be cute to send a care package with the Easter spirit in mind. While it’s nothing creative or new by any means it will give anyone new to care packages an idea of what to put in … Read entire article »
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The Commissary Adventures…….
Over the next few weeks Army Wife 101 will present a series of posts on utilizing the commissary and PX and how to save and make the most of your money there. I will also feature post from guest bloggers who also happen to be military spouses and are skilled in finding some great deals. You will sometimes see post more then once a day on deals being offered as well as coupons that can be used … Read entire article »
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Winner Of Rubbermaid Giveaway……
Congratulations to the winner of the Rubbermaid Giveaway: Jenni from Sweet Home Montana . Congratulations Jenni and thanks for participating! … Read entire article »
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Pampers Cruisers Review & GIVEAWAY!!!!!! *CLOSED
A few weeks back I was given the opportunity by Pampers to try their new Pampers Cruisers with Dry Max. Now unfortunately I dont’ have a little one in diapers, so I gave the opportunity to review them to a lucky military spouse. This is what she thought of them : Erin From Hawaii: The new Pampers promised to be thinner, more absorbent and feel dry for up to 12 hours. Honestly, I am not usually a Pampers … Read entire article »
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Ask Army Wife 101: When Housing Onpost Isn’t Available?
Brittani This question relates to: Housing Q. I wanted to know what happens if we move to our new duty station and no housing on post is available , what do we do? A. Brittani once again thank you for writing Army Wife 101 again! This is a really great question and part of it I wrote about a few weeks ago. I always tell spouses to always plan as if you might NOT get housing onpost. When my husband and I PCS’ed to Georgia I was already looking for homes off post this way , if we were not able to get housing right away(which we didn’t) we would already have an idea of where we wanted to live. You will want to make sure you visit housing first and if you choose … Read entire article »
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Ask Army Wife 101: Can I Go With Him To AIT& Onpost Daycare
Brittani This question relates to: Bootcamp/AIT Q. What is your Question? I wanted to know after my spouse graduates AIT am I able to go with him? I also wanted to know if the army has a daycare? If so how much? A.Hi Brittani, Thanks for writing Army Wife 101! If your spouses AIT is 20 weeks long or more, then your eligible to be moved by the Army. Your husband will need to file all the paperwork and see if the exception can be made for the orders to be approved for you to live there during his schooling. The command does not have to approve it so even with his AIT schooling being 20 weeks or over their is no guarantee that you will definitely get to move with him. Keep in mind … Read entire article »
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Military Discount Monday
I am pretty sure we are all aware of the awesome discount Disney is offering military personnel and their families. If you not in the know read my previous Disney discounts blog post. In searching today I came across another cool discount for Universal Studios which has been extended to March 26, 2010. Yes yes I am quite aware it is short notice but hey if your near Florida maybe you can hit them up cheap. Visit BaseOps Marketplace for more … Read entire article »
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