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PTSD Resource: Vets Prevail

January 11, 2012

I can’t tell you how many emails I receive from readers seeking some type of resource for their spouse who is or possibly has PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). While no program I mention on Army Wife 101 should trump proper treatment and a diagnosis from a trained professional there are many great resources to [...]

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Homecoming Trunk Shows…The Latest Direct Sales Gig for Military Wives

January 3, 2012

Again I was doing some surfing and came across a company called “Homecoming Trunk Shows”. It appears to follow the same approach as other work from home businesses ie; Scentsy, Avon etc , except trendy fashions are the items being sold. The company was started by a Navy wife who chose the name because she [...]

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Hmmm A Nice “Little” Pay Raise for The Military?

January 3, 2012

I was doing my morning web surfing this morning and came across some news that in the mid month pay for January we should see a 1.6% increase in pay. Hmm let’s see what we can buy with that : * a tank of gas * 2 coffees with out the extras from Starbucks or [...]

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Earn Free Perks By Recycling with the Dream Kiosks In Your Local PX (Exchange)

January 3, 2012

If you are an avid recycler or person who needs alittle motivation to recycle you may be interested in the new machines that are showing up on many US AAFES Exchanges. According to the AAFES FB page over 200 recycling kiosks have been placed at military bases around the country. In a nutshell you can [...]

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Service Members & Their Dependents To Get Faster Screening At Airports While on Orders…BUT!

December 21, 2011

I was doing my usual internet surfing this morning while watching a good classic nineties Christmas episode of Family Matters. In any event I came across an article which discusses how Congress is working on legislation to be sent to the president in which military and their families on orders would move pass airport security [...]

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How About A Free Fry To Go With that Free Coke for Military?

December 16, 2011

  How about a nice hot crispy order of fries to go with that free Coca-Cola the USO is giving away to military service members today? Read my about me and you find out about my “love affair with french fries”. Burger King is introducing their “new french fries” today and to celebrate it they [...]

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