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…
To Scan or Not To Scan Your ID at The Commissary …It’s Happening?
If scanning military ID’s hasn’t already rolled out at your local base commissary …it’s coming. You’re probably wondering what I am talking about right? Well DECA recently announced that on October 22nd Fort Lee Virginia became the first base to introduce ID scanning at the checkout counter. Commissary shoppers are used to showing their ID […] Read more…
But What About My Pet: 5 Important Things for Military Pet Owners To Know
Having a pet as a part of your military family is wonderful! It has been proven that having a pet lowers stress, increases endorphins, is great for children, and provides companionship – especially during deployments. Whether you are currently a pet owner, or are thinking about getting a pet, there are several things you need […] Read more…
DAMN IT I DON’T FEEL LIKE GETTING UP: 5 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO MAKE WAKING UP FOR PT EASIER FOR YOUR SOLDIER
My husband is not demanding . In fact he is pretty easy going which sometimes can make me slack on (I guess) what should be my wifely duties. I’ve shared before how I use to pretend I was sleep while the hubby got up to go to PT in the freezing cold and rain. I […] Read more…
Military Spouse Problem #2456: Ooops I Accidentally Gave You My Husband’s Social Security Number
Those were the words I muttered recently as I was filling out a form that required my Social Security number. Then it happened today just a few minutes ago (hence the reason for this post) while I was filling out a W-9. I managed to enter all of my other information correctly, and with no […] Read more…
Quality vs. Quantity: 3 Ways to Strike the Balance as a Military Spouse
In today’s busy world, life pulls each of us in several different directions. Many times, it feels almost impossible to start and finish something, fulfill commitments, and have time to breathe at the end of the day. The things we do complete often times just don’t have that sense of quality to it and leaves […] Read more…