As usual I am doing my normal web surfing and I came across the cutest video on Yahoo of a dog named Chuck greeting his soldier (owner) who had just returned from a * month tour of duty overseas. Although I am not the biggest pet fan this certainly ties in with the saying” Dogs […] Read more…
Is Something Wrong With Singer Katy Perry Being Pro-Military?
I’m no Katy Perry fan! Quite honestly I think I only belt her 2 popular tunes (Firework & I Kissed A Girl) because they played them so damn much that you were forced to know the words. Recently Army Wife Angela sent me Katy Perry’s latest video ” A Part of Me” in which through […] Read more…
PTSD Resource: Vets Prevail
I can’t tell you how many emails I receive from readers seeking some type of resource for their spouse who is or possibly has PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). While no program I mention on Army Wife 101 should trump proper treatment and a diagnosis from a trained professional there are many great resources to […] Read more…
Homecoming Trunk Shows…The Latest Direct Sales Gig for Military Wives
Again I was doing some surfing and came across a company called “Homecoming Trunk Shows”. It appears to follow the same approach as other work from home businesses ie; Scentsy, Avon etc , except trendy fashions are the items being sold. The company was started by a Navy wife who chose the name because she […] Read more…
Hmmm A Nice “Little” Pay Raise for The Military?
I was doing my morning web surfing this morning and came across some news that in the mid month pay for January we should see a 1.6% increase in pay. Hmm let’s see what we can buy with that : * a tank of gas * 2 coffees with out the extras from Starbucks or […] Read more…
Earn Free Perks By Recycling with the Dream Kiosks In Your Local PX (Exchange)
If you are an avid recycler or person who needs alittle motivation to recycle you may be interested in the new machines that are showing up on many US AAFES Exchanges. According to the AAFES FB page over 200 recycling kiosks have been placed at military bases around the country. In a nutshell you can […] Read more…