You were so full of hope just a few short months ago. Your spouse was up for orders and you were kindly allowed to submit your wishlist. Gleefully, you hunted through all the duty stations. You connected on Facebook, hungry for info on where to head next. Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest are all full of, […] Read more…
2018 BAH Military Rates And What You Should Know About BAH
It’s no secret that military life comes with many up and downs — fortunately, part of that includes the military discounts and benefits available to help make life just a little easier. One of these benefits is your BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing), which is an allowance offered to military service members who are either […] Read more…
How To Tell Your Folks You Won’t Be Home For Christmas?
As I was trolling Facebook recently, I noticed a post in one of my (many) military spouse groups. “We won’t be home for the holidays this year. We’ve always gone home in the past. How can we tell our families without causing hard feelings?” Have you been there? I sure have! In almost a decade […] Read more…
Why Every MilFam Should Do Wreaths Across America
Snowflakes slowly drifted down, settling on my shoulders and hat in the peaceful quiet. I paused momentarily, feeling my daughter kicking in my belly. My boots crunched through the snow-crusted autumn leaves, eyes down and slightly ahead. I was waiting for the call: “Empty grave here!” Then many heads would lift, ready to carefully place […] Read more…
10 Christmas Events in the Fort Benning Georgia Area
Whether you are new to the Fort Benning area or traveling through to visit family and friends for the Holidays, there are quite a few fun holiday theme activities for you and your family check out! Check out the following list we’ve compiled and be sure to add them to your must do list for […] Read more…
Military Budgeting: How To Budget On Military Bi-Monthly Pay
Several years ago my husband and I found ourselves in a frustrating dilemma of always seeming to fall short of budget expectations. We were homeowners, renting an apartment, paying for two vehicles, with two kids and a third on the way. Now, that seems like a lot of money going out the window- but all […] Read more…