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…
How To Survive Manning The Homefront During A Deployment
After the service member themselves going through a deployment, dealing with a loved one’s absence for a military spouse is hard to swallow. There are so many mixed emotions and things that always seem to happen when they aren’t around. Some of the things that happen are serious and make you cry, and then there […] Read more…
10 Things That Happen On A Military Couple’s Skype Date From Beginning To End
Ahhh Skype dates! They are the connection of military households. They are how we keep the fires burning and the kids remembering who mom or dad is. They are pretty much our life line! While there can me some real hot Skype dates most of them look a bit something like this: Go blowkiss crazy…because they […] Read more…
4 Reasons You’re Nervous About Homecoming
The moment your husband leaves, all you can think about is your reunion. Instantly he is sorely missed, you are often lonely while waiting for his call. Somehow you manage to press on and make the most of it, while counting the days in the meantime. Finally, homecoming approaches and in addition to excitement, […] Read more…
The Force Will Be With Your Deployed Soldier…Literally
If your soldier considers themselves to be a Storm Trooper and is fretting over not being here to see Friday’s release in the Star Wars series, tell them to look no further Via AAFES: DALLAS – Staying true to its mission of bringing troops a slice of home wherever they may serve, the Army & Air Force Exchange […] Read more…
2015 Military Holiday Mailing Deadlines Released & Free Military Mail Kits
Halloween hasn’t come and neither has Thanksgiving, but if you’re planning on sending Christmas care packages, then it’s almost time to get on the move. USPS (US Postal Service) recently released their holiday shipping deadlines for military wishing to ship to overseas locations. To order Military Mail Kits, you can call 800-610-8734. Guidelines for packing, […] Read more…