Facebook recently rolled out it’s Look Back video montage celebrating 10 years and when I viewed mine, I teared up. I saw a status rejoicing that first Skype date I had with my husband overseas, pictures of my husband’s home- coming, our family together and it got me thinking. I suddenly found myself reflecting on […] Read more…
RedBox Kiosks Now Making Their Way to Many More Military Exchanges
I’m a total homebody so there is nothing like curling up on the couch and lounging with snacks and a good action movie. During deployments I used to do the total sappy love story crap so I can get my cry on because I’m dramatic like that . Anyway I thought it would be great […] 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…
Wordless Wednesday: Military Holiday Decor Themed Christmas Trees & Ornaments
Despite the challenges and the good and bad, the military for many of us is our life. At Christmas I always love to dedicate a piece of my tree to my husband’s service as well as the military in general. Some of you may be wondering how to do that without going overboard on the […] Read more…
Holiday Shopping: 11 Tips for Saving On A Military Budget
It seems like the holidays creep up on us earlier and earlier each year. Then there’s always the unavoidable purchase that cuts into your holiday budget; new tires for the car, an unexpected trip home, braces, etc. Here are a few tips to keep your holiday spending in check without leaving your bank account […] Read more…
Managing Holiday Stress: 4 Useful Tips to Keep Your Sanity
The holidays are right around the corner and for many of us, this can cause feelings of stress. It can be especially stressful being a military family around the holidays because our families can be spread all over the country. This means we have to add extra time to travel, incur additional expenses, and we […] Read more…