Although the holiday season inspires festive feelings, holiday travel can quickly drain the merriest of us. From crowded airports, to interstates resembling parking lots, it’s easy to get caught up in the stress and exhaustion of it all. Your best strategy is preparation! Here are holiday travel tips to help you survive the journey so […] Read more…
20 Military Themed Gifts From Etsy To Buy This Holiday Season
As the Holidays creep closer the pressure to find that perfect gift for the military person in your life grows ever stronger. If you’re like me and that person seems to have just about everything you can think of, finding a unique gift is even more of a challenge. That is where the popular shopping […] Read more…
The Phone That’s as Tough As Your Military Lifestyle: #DuraForce4MyMilitaryFamily
Military life is tough, but, as the song says, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” What is the secret to maintaining a strong military family connection? Communication. Communicating face-to-face is hard enough, such as discussing a move to a new duty station, or the moment your spouse tells you that he/she has […] Read more…
Thank A Vet This Veteran’s Day with DAV
You’ve given something I never have. You know the true meaning of bravery, selflessness, sacrifice and struggle. You are the select men and women of this country who have put your lives on the line so that we can continue to live the American Dream. To you, our veterans, I thank you. For the rest […] Read more…
2016 Veterans Day Military Restaurants/Entertainment Freebies and Deals List
Every year restaurants, retailers and brands offer their appreciation for our troops by offering free meals and hefty discounts. We know it can be confusing trying to find out who is offering what, so we made it simple for you by creating a list that will be updated in real time as we verify Veterans […] Read more…
How to Handle 10 Awkward Deployment Questions
Hmm…did I hear that correctly? Did he/she actually just ask me that? There are times when individuals want to know more about our “glamorous” military lifestyle. Whether they mean well (or not), sometimes their phrasing comes off as…less than eloquent. At some point in your time as a military spouse, you may be presented with […] Read more…