Jackie Toops

A self-described “Jackie of All Trades,” former Army wife Jackie Toops enjoys exploring the various facets of her personality by chronicling military life, world travels, family, her love of the arts and more. Her academic background is in the fields of Interdisciplinary Humanities, Museum Studies and Nonprofit Management, and she has overseen public relations for museums, galleries and universities. Jackie’s articles have been featured on Army Wife 101, Wall Street International Magazine, SoFluential, HomeAway, Military Biz Connection and FamiliesGo. While stationed in Germany, she regularly discussed her articles on-air with the Armed Forces Network in Wiesbaden. A mother of two, Jackie enjoys coffee, freelance writing, languages and discovering new ways to express herself. Follow her on Facebook and Twitter.

Evacuation Entitlements, USAA, & Hurricane Preparedness for Your Military Family

With Hurricane Florence scheduled to make landfall along the Southeast, many military families find themselves making the choice to hunker down while others choose (or are ordered) to evacuate. These tips and resources will prepare your family and increase safety. If the military orders an evacuation, as it has in the past, your family will […] Read more…

Interview with Hello Rosie Co.’s Krystel Spell & Lakesha Cole

Army Wife 101’s Jackie Toops interviewed renowned military lifestyle influencers and entrepreneurs Krystel Spell and Lakesha Cole about their joint venture, Hello Rosie Co. The digital company is home to popular products designed with the military in mind. Some of their more popular offerings include the ROSIE Planner and Spouse Box, a subscription service that […] Read more…

9 Summer Tips: Working From Home with MilKids in the House

Many milspouses enjoy portable careers and we often work from home. For those of us with children who are home this summer, it can be difficult to accomplish everything on our to-do lists. If your summer is like mine, you’ve already heard: “I’m bored!” “He hit me!” “Can I have friends over?” “It’s too hot […] Read more…

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