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…
It’s That Time of Year: Military Families Perform a Personal Year-End Audit
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Armed Forces Insurance (AFI). The end of the year brings a whirlwind of activity. For some, preparing for and celebrating the holidays takes a lot of time and attention. For others, it’s a time for reflection of the year’s events, both good and bad. While spending time with loved […] Read more…
Six Tips to Keep Your Holiday Military Budget on Track and Stress Less this Season
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Navy Federal Credit Union for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. The holiday season is upon us and during this most wonderful time of the year it brings us extra time with our families to celebrate our holiday traditions. The holidays should bring us […] Read more…
Fayetteville Fort Bragg Happenings: Sprouts Fayetteville, North Carolina Grand Opening
Whether you consider yourself crunchy, chewy or are looking to make healthier food choices for you and your family in the coming year, we have good news! A new Sprouts Farmers Market is opening near Fort Bragg! (Stationed elsewhere? Sprouts has more than 280 stores nationwide. Read on and check out their locations.) Why are […] 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…