Wow, it’s hot! While many of us are beating the heat indoors, several military families stationed abroad are surviving the summer without AC. That’s right — select locations such as Germany and England are in temperate zones that experience only a few hot weeks a year. Because of this, homes (including those on military bases) […] Read more…
Watch Now: Disney Discounts For Military Families
Military spouse Britani Stratton grew up in California not far from Disneyland. Some of her fondest memories involved magical moments spent with family at the world-class theme park. Britani now works with Ears of Experience, LLC as a concierge vacation planner for all Disney destinations. She especially loves helping military families and DoD employees plan […] Read more…
Interview: Retail Salute—Military Discounts for Today’s Modern Military Families
Just in time for summer, Krystel Spell, the creator of RetailSalute.com and ArmyWife101.com, shares some incredible discounts available to military families. Her site, Retail Salute, lists hundreds of nation-wide deals to help your military family save on theme parks, hotels, restaurants, cell phone plans and even eyewear. Krystel has had years of experience as a […] Read more…
#MICOrlando: Interview with Veteran Curtez Riggs
Are you an entrepreneur who is an also an active duty service member, a spouse or a veteran? Are you looking to build your network, monetize your passion, learn how to market your products/services and work with major brands? It’s time to get connected! Learn from the pros who have successfully become their own boss […] Read more…
AW101 Giveaway: Deployment Book for Children
Military families live a unique lifestyle that involves both incredible opportunities as well as numerous sacrifices. When it comes to deployment, we often think of the service member, but forget how those left to hold down the home front, especially the children, are affected. As I type these words, my husband is deployed to Afghanistan […] Read more…
Gold Star Families Deserve Honor, Respect, Support & Love
As I stood on the parade route in my hometown, I remember the scene clearly. I was pregnant with my second child, and wore a pink t-shirt with white letters that read “Proud Army Wife.” It was a Mother’s Day gift from my mom and barely stretched over my baby belly. My dad was beside […] Read more…