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.

To the December Military Brides

It’s December — time to get festive! And for many military couples, there are more reasons to celebrate than just the holidays and the upcoming New Year. After talking with other milspouse friends, I’ve learned that an overwhelming number of them have wedding anniversaries in December. Is this a coincidence? I also learned that many […] Read more…

Fayetteville Fort Bragg Happenings: Ways Your Military Family Can Save At Sprouts Farmers Market

Although healthy produce grows on trees, money surely does not. That’s why we are incredibly excited to announce that Sprouts Farmers Market — the grocery store that believes healthy eating shouldn’t be a luxury — is opening soon in Fayetteville, NC, near Fort Bragg! (Stationed elsewhere? Sprouts has more than 280 stores nationwide. Read on […] Read more…

Why I Miss German Christmas Markets

Oh, Germany during the holidays — I miss you so! My military family was fortunate enough to be stationed in Wiesbaden for three wonderful years. And through those years we came to know, appreciate and love the magic of the German Weihnachtsmarkt, or “Christmas Market.” More than an event, the Weihnachtsmarkt was an annual experience, […] Read more…

Give the Gift of Cigars to Your Military Man This Holiday Season

There is something special about cigars — they’re celebratory, traditional, classy and add a certain flair to any event or milestone. Initial images that come to mind include the jovial new father with an “It’s a Boy” cigar, or a collective of groomsmen partaking in cigars and brandy as a last hurrah before their friend […] Read more…

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