I was always that girl that used to say that I didn’t care for Valentine’s Day. My thoughts were, show me you love me the other 364 days of the year – not just because a calendar holiday says you should. That way of thinking changed the year I experienced Valentine’s Day alone, while my […] Read more…
Why You Shouldn’t Be Offended When A Black Military Spouse Asks Who Does Ethnic Hair At Her New Duty Station
I know race is a very touchy taboo topic and frankly I hate talking about it because if a person’s mind is not open to at least trying to understand differences in something it can be hard to discuss. Not too long ago a military spouse asked about finding a place that does ethnic […] Read more…
Support The Troops With A Free Customized Tee Shirt from Build A Sign
Build A Sign is well known for their pretty awesome free banners and signs that they have been giving military families for quite some time now. While sifting through my email yesterday I cam across another offer for military families and supporters of our troops. Right now anyone can support our troops by simply paying […] Read more…
It’s 2014 And You’re Still Calling Me A Dependapotamus…Really?
Let me just say if you’re going to be a blogger I must tell you once again that you need to have tough skin. As a military spouse the attacks are even more and they are not just on me but the entire community. This is why I am always so confused when us military […] Read more…
Military Spouses Being Sought for Mystery Shopping Opportunities
I’ve shared in the past on my blog many things you can do to make side cash. One of the things I personally have done is mystery shopping. I have had the opportunity via several companies to eat dinner totally free here in NC or at least be reimbursed plus a bit extra . I […] Read more…
The AfterMath: 4 Ways For Military Families To Recoup Their Food Budget After The Holidays
After the holidays, many of us have a larger waistline and a higher credit card balance. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could somehow tackle these challenges? Eating homemade meals is healthier than going out to eat and is less expensive. It takes a little planning but is so easy! Below are 4 tips to […] Read more…