Schofield Barracks I was 18 in 2008 when I moved to Hawaii with my big sister for school. She was married to a man in the military and they were stationed at Schofield Barracks in the old housing. Weird things began to happen. The doors upstairs would slam! My 4 year old niece would never go […] Read more…
Stretch Your Military Travel Dollar with Extended Stay Hotels
Most military families want the best deal and most bang for their buck to stretch their hard-earned dollars. When booking hotels, odds are that most of us price sort from lowest to highest, and often select the cheapest property. While initially this appears to be financially savvy, factoring in complimentary amenities adds value and decreases […] Read more…
They Left: How 10 Milspouses Felt The First Day Their Loved One Deployed
When your spouse deploys or TDY’s for an extended period of time, it’s literally like starting another life–at least temporarily. There’s something about that first day after they leave when you finally sit down that night and it hits you that it’s just you (and kids if you have any). We recently asked military spouses […] Read more…
9 Funny Things Military People & Dependents Think Are Normal
Let’s face it, there are some not so normal parts of military life that we have grown accustomed to. For the average Joe some of the things we deal with on a daily basis or in this lifestyle period would not be normal. Let’s have a look …shall we? This Military ID Thing Have you […] Read more…
8 Places That Ship Baked Goods And Treats to APO/FPO
Just because your soldier is deployed or your family is stationed overseas doesn’t stop birthdays, anniversaries and other important holidays. When those holidays come around you may want to send them something sweet or your family may be craving a taste of home. But, we all know that sending baked goods isn’t as easy as throwing […] Read more…
Medieval Fun, Military Prices
If you’re looking for a royally good time, transport yourself back to 11-century Spain for a delicious feast and tournament featuring a spectacular of falconry, majestic horses, and the thrill of watching skilled, athletic knights. My military family just shared our first Medieval Times experience and we absolutely loved it! I knew the night was […] Read more…